Create a Great Cover Letter

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While your resume is the most crucial part of the application process, a cover letter, when done correctly, can serve as a valuable means of providing a potential employer with a more personalized, informal overview of your background. Ideally, the cover letter should provide a brief introduction to your skill set and most valuable achievements… Read more »

Best Methods for Including Temp Work on Your Resume

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Temporary positions are important in today’s workforce for a variety of reasons. Not only can temp jobs be used to fill in gaps between full-time employment, but certain temporary jobs can even add valuable career experience to your resume. The challenge, in this case, is portraying your temporary employment in a positive light when writing… Read more »

Do Engineering Students Need Internships?

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Even though an internship may not technically be required in the engineering field, depending on your specific industry, it’s still a good idea to complete any engineering internship opportunities you are given during your academic career. Apart from allowing you to develop a feel for the engineering role and its applications on a day-to-basis, an… Read more »

How to Connect During a Job Interview

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Some job seekers approach the application and interview process with the mindset that they are entering into a one-sided system. While this is fine for a passive individual, proactive job seekers must be prepared to engage their interviewer during a process that is equally informative and rewarding to both parties. With that in mind, there… Read more »

How To Know If A Company’s Culture is Right For You

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Determining whether or not a company’s in-house culture is right for you is never a straightforward process. While you may be able to gain a rudimentary insight into a company’s background, history, mission statement and even their future goals through a simple Internet search, developing a thorough knowledge of a company’s culture – including their… Read more »

How To Leave A Good Impression At A Temp Job

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We’re all familiar with the phrase: “you only have one chance to make a first impression,” and this is especially true when it comes to temporary employment. Instilling a strong sense of motivation, dedication and professional versatility within a short amount of time is not a simple or straightforward task by any means, but it… Read more »

What To Include On Resume When Applying For Automation/Controls Engineering Role

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Creating a resume for use in the automation and controls engineering sector can be a daunting task, especially for those who already have an extensive career history behind them. With that in mind, it’s important to highlight your most important skills, achievements and certifications that pertain to the specific position you are applying for, as… Read more »

Benefits Of Working In A Temp Job

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Temporary employment is used by many workers as a means of filling in employment gaps, gaining familiarity in an industry and even establishing a brand new career. In fact, according to a new study released from CareerBuilder, hiring trends for U.S.-based temporary agencies are expected to see a four percent increase over the course of… Read more »

Job Hunting – Best to start before the end

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Job hunting is not usually something that most people enjoy.  The trick to enjoying the job hunting process is to never really stop looking for your next job.  There is a difference between actively looking for a job and knowing your next career move and keeping an eye open for the right opportunity.   As most… Read more »

Are You Connecting With Your Company

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A growing company is typically performing well when communication channels are open and everyone is focused on achieving the company’s goals.  One of the keys to effective communication is determining what information and data is important to achieving business goals.  When was the last time you considered the affect your performance was having on your… Read more »