Blog posts from guests (faculty, employer, alumni, student, etc.)
Guest Blog
It’s just back into the flow of the semester. The syllabi are trickling in, the introductions are being made, and the sleep schedule is slowly readjusting. However, the coming of the spring semester also brings upon the dreaded season of …
In recent years, the job market has changed drastically; hence recruiters have to change how they source candidates online. Nowadays, more companies are using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to screen resumes; moreover, 95% of the Forbes 500 utilize these systems …
Your resume is your first opportunity to sell yourself to recruiters and hiring managers. It can also be your last opportunity if your resume is outdated or too thin. Here are five tips that will help you immediately update and beef …
Are you looking for a new job? This article will help prepare you for what questions may be asked throughout the recruitment process.
Pre-Interview Questions
Many of the questions you’ll be asked as a job hunter happen before you even …
Not getting the job offer after an interview is something we’ve all likely experienced. And often, we falsely believe we didn’t get the offer because the employer didn’t think we were qualified. However, the fact that we were selected to interview is …
So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this …
One of the most substantial economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the acceleration of workplace trends like the transition to remote work. While some businesses needed to shut their doors amid the economic slowdown, others have been growing and …
Often, what determines the outcome of your interviews has little to do with the questions you’re asked and if you know all the answers. Instead, the outcome is often dependent on your interview mindset—how you think about interviews and …
If you’re reading this article, chances are you already made one of the best decisions of your professional life: You’re pursuing a career in engineering.
As an engineer, not only are you book-smart, but you’re also forward-thinking. After all, it’s …
Today, recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly using social networks to find talent. This is why it’s essential to have a professional social media presence if you’re in the market for a new job (and important to manage the privacy settings …
