Are Micro-Internships, Internships, Apprenticeships, or Co-ops Best for Job-Seeking Students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

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22+ Top AI Companies to Watch

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made quite a splash recently. While AI is nothing new, the ways we can use it at home and on the job have suddenly exploded with possibilities. And if you’re thinking now is a great time …

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Forbes List of America’s Best Large Employers

While the spate of large-scale layoffs that befell Big Tech last year appears to have abated, workers are hardly in the clear. At least 139 tech companies have laid off a collective total of more than 34,000 employees already this …

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Introverts’ Guide to Networking Success: Strategies for Meaningful Connections

By: Rob Porter

Throughout your career, it’s vital that you build up and maintain a professional network. A solid network will afford you new opportunities, and you’ll be able to gain valuable insight into your career. For introverts, networking might …

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Advice for International Students Looking for Sponsorship

With this year’s H-1B visa registration season quickly approaching—the lottery registration window opens on March 6, 2024—we spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros about what international students should be doing now to get hired in 2024, what to expect from this …

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Resources for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

While the decision to take the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam ultimately depends on your personal goals and aspirations, obtaining your FE license can provide numerous benefits and set a strong foundation for your engineering career: professional licensure, industry recognition, …

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Achieving Interview Success with the STAR Method

By: Rob Porter

During a job interview you’ll be tasked with describing past experiences and accomplishments in a way that is not only relevant to the job you’re applying for, but that also highlights your skills and sets you apart …

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6 Tips for Staying Motivated During a Lengthy Job Search

By: Rob Porter

Job hunting can be exhausting, especially if you’ve applied to numerous jobs and haven’t received a single response. The truth is, finding a great job takes time, so it’s very important that you stay motivated and maintain …

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Renewable Energy Industry Outlook

Renewables set for a variable-speed takeoff as historic investment, competitiveness, and demand propel their development, while also exacerbating grid, supply chain, and workforce challenges.

In a bifurcated renewable landscape, the solar market brightened in 2023, while wind faced sweeping challenges. …

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What to Say When Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer

Remember that you’re in your most powerful negotiating position before you’ve been hired.

You may not feel powerful before you’ve officially signed a job offer to accept a position. After all, you aren’t even working at the company yet. But …

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