The Top 5 Growing Fields in Engineering
Thinking about a career in engineering? Engineering is diverse, covering a range of fields and specializations and it can be overwhelming to decide on a path. With so many choices available, it is important to consider the fields that are poised to experience the most growth over the next 5-7 years. Petroleum Engineering Petroleum engineers… Read more »
What Kind of Culture Do Engineers Look For?
When building an engineering team, company culture matters. A positive culture fosters collaboration, efficiency, productivity and support. A great culture also offers a competitive advantage when recruiting new engineers. So, what kind of culture do engineers typically look for? Supportive Independence No one likes to be micromanaged and no one enjoys working for a company… Read more »
Time Management Strategies for IT Professionals
If you work in tech, you know there are never enough hours in the day to complete everything. Or are there? Imagine how much time you could reclaim if you could cut out the constant din of office distractions. Here are some strategies you can use to reduce those distractions and manage your time like… Read more »
How to Show Your IT Team Appreciation
There is a famous scene from the show Mad Men that includes this exchange between ad exec Don Draper and his protégée Peggy Olson, who was on the verge of quitting: Don: It’s your job. I give you money, you give me ideas. Peggy: And you never say thank you! Don: THAT’S WHAT THE MONEY… Read more »
A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers ensure that products are made on time, correctly, and meet quality standards. They are the bridge between product design and the final product. But how, exactly, does a manufacturing engineer spend the day? No Day is “Typical” for a Manufacturing Engineer While engineers have a list of things to do each day, no… Read more »
What Makes a Good Engineering Manager?
Engineering managers must lead and inspire their teams to do their best work every day. Their leadership has a direct impact on how productive, efficient, engaged and successful their people are as they move through a project. So, what traits should you look for to identify a good engineering manager? Humility Humility can often be… Read more »
Networking: How to Do It and Why It Matters in Your I.T. Career
When it comes to advancing your career, it is often who you know that can make all the difference. However, many IT pros neglect networking because it can be overwhelming, time-consuming and often feels like a lot of work for little return. Investing in networking can pay dividends for your career if you take the… Read more »
5 Tips for Hiring the Right I.T. Employee
The IT employment market has been tight for years and shows no signs of easing as the tech skills gap continues to widen. Hiring the right employees is a challenge – but it is critical for success. Use these tips to enhance your hiring process and hire the right IT employees. Craft Accurate Job Descriptions… Read more »
Looking to Have More Fun in Your Career? Try Entertainment Engineering!
Engineering has a reputation for being a bit of a stiff and boring career. While some engineering projects are hardly considered “sexy,” there is an emerging field of engineering that is all about creativity and fun. Entertainment engineering takes best practices from engineering and fine arts and combines them into one specialization. Entertainment engineering is… Read more »
Having Trouble Finding the Right Engineering Candidate? Look Internally
It has never been more challenging to find great engineering talent. Between a tight employment market and STEM skill gaps, employers have struggled to find well-matched candidates, and the more specialized and high-level the open role, the more difficult a search becomes. However, by looking internally and promoting from within, companies can find great candidates… Read more »