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Gain The Most Value From Networking
Being involved in associations and conferences is a great way to enhance your knowledge and skills while increasing your professional network. For some technical professionals the idea of networking can sound overwhelming, causing them to shy away from the potential to create mutually beneficial...
Heat Safety Tips
Temps are heating up just in time to celebrate our nation’s independence this week. It’s important to keep in mind these safety tips if you are tasked with working in the summer heat: ASSE offers the following tips for employees and employers to prevent heat stress: Take breaks in cooler,...
The Rise of DevOps
DevOps is coming up on its 10-year anniversary, and more industries across sectors are working to weave in the methodology. As the DevOps movement is increasing in popularity and demand across the country, these practitioners are becoming increasingly harder to find. “Yes, there is a huge...
Disconnect Between Baby Boomers and Millennials
We often hear about the gaps between Baby Boomers and Millennials, the bad reputation Millennials have in the workforce, and frankly, the overabundance of information can be burdensome and tiring. However, a recent article caught our attention that demonstrates how to identify and accept...
Benefits of Using Vacation Days
Spring Break is here for most of the country, and summer vacation is just around the corner! Did you know both employers and employees benefit when workers actually use their vacation days? According to a recent Forbes article, there...
Heart-Healthy Workplace
How heart healthy is your work environment? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and 2 killers worldwide. Did you know that “company culture can play a huge factor in heart health…” (A. Kohll, Forbes.com)? So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here...
Engineering Networking Events & Tips
Networking is an important aspect of growing your career, no matter if you are looking for a new position, trying to expand your knowledge or contact base, or wanting to mentor less experienced professionals in your field. For some, networking can be a scary situation pushing them out of their...
Time to consider a contract job?
Ask yourself: Do I want to learn a new technology? Do I want to try a different role or work in a different Industry? Do I want to maximize my earning potential? Am I a fixer? (these folks like to fix a difficult situation) Am I filling a career gap? Am I trying to get into the workforce after a...
Body Language During Interview
On a recent rainy Sunday I had the opportunity to go see the movie “The Revenant” and it struck me that for all of the great screenplay and dialogue, the really gripping part of the movie was what wasn’t said – this great film was minimal in dialogue but conveyed a very powerful message. Actors...
Cover Letter- Get It Done!
As the school year is coming to an end I have gotten several emails from new graduates asking for advice on how to present themselves to prospective employers. Presenting yourself correctly as a recent grad with minimal experience to prospective employers is crucial to attaining that first job. ...