I’m guessing the frustration is building. If you graduated in May with your engineering degree and still haven’t received and accepted an offer, then you’ve likely been looking for at least 5 months with no luck. Without knowing all the ins & outs of your exact situation, I can’t tell you what is wrong or . . . click to continue reading
Networking
5 Items to be mindful of during your engineering internship search
With the holiday season and New Years in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on your summer internship. Before we get to my tips, I want to address a common question I receive from younger engineers. . . Do I absolutely NEED an internship? No, but having one will be give you hands . . . click to continue reading
Frustrated in your job search? Even so, here’s why you SHOULDN’T ask for one directly.
Networking for a job means asking people if they have one for you . . . RIGHT? Well, yes, but also no. Of course, the reason you’re reaching out to your network during your job search is in the hopes that they are able to offer you a job or at least pass your resume . . . click to continue reading
Networking DOES NOT guarantee a job but here’s why you NEED to do it
There seems to be a misconception about the power of networking and how far it can take you. With few exceptions, a network connection DOES NOT mean a guaranteed job offer. It’s not a magic wand that can be waved and result in you starting your new job on Monday. Understanding this is important for . . . click to continue reading
Your engineering internship is over, but your relationship with them shouldn’t be
The Elephant in the room . . . Who even had an internship this summer? Yes, I am fully aware of the fact that many of my readers had their internships cancelled due to the whole corona craziness. However, I decided to continue with this article for two reasons. First, many of you DID have . . . click to continue reading
My 6 guiding principles for developing a valuable engineering network
On a daily and weekly basis, I work to continuously improve my engineering network. If you are not looking for a job and think you don’t need to network now, then you clearly have not been reading my material. Therefore, I suggest you jump over immediately and read my article that will explain to you . . . click to continue reading