The best and most effective job-search websites for engineers

Now that you have an outstanding resume and an effective cover letter completed, it is time you embarked on a search for a new job. We have compiled a list of the mostly relevant and commonly used job search websites for engineers.

Written on April 28, 2009 | Posted in Career | 2 comments

An introduction to the 401(k) Retirement Plan

This article attempts to highlight the importance of participating in a 401k retirement plan offered by your company.

Written on April 26, 2009 | Posted in Articles,Finance | 1 comment

How aware are you of what goes on around you?

A clip which illustrates how something apparently obvious can be overlooked in a message. It also shows that we are conditioned to focus on what we are told to focus on.

Written on April 22, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Writing an effective and convincing cover letter

Helpful tips useful in helping you come up with an effective and convincing cover letter for any engineering job you might be applying for.

Written on April 22, 2009 | Posted in Career | 2 comments

Weekly brain teaser | A gang of 17 thieves steals a bag of gold coins

A thought-provoking brain teaser. A gang of 17 thieves steals a bag of gold coins

Written on April 20, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 11 comments

10 resume tips for engineers

10 tips for writing highly effective resumes. The article addresses what it is that employers look for and offers actionable tips to enable you to get an interview.

Written on April 17, 2009 | Posted in Articles,Career | 6 comments

Landing Your First Job as an engineer

A helpful guide on getting your first job as an engineer fresh out of college.

Written on April 14, 2009 | Posted in Articles,Career | Be the first to comment

Social Networking for engineers

In an attempt to open a forum for discussion on social networking for engineers, this article covers the more widely accepted site for professionals, LinkedIn.

Written on April 9, 2009 | Posted in Discussions,Videos | 2 comments

Weekly Brain Teaser | Consider a vertical wheel of radius 10 cm

A challenging brain teaser requiring you to utilize pi.

Written on April 8, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 21 comments

Google Earth’s Street View: Public Boon or Privacy Invasion?

A discussion on the privacy issues and potential social problems with Google Earth’s Street View.

Written on April 7, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 2 comments

Weekly Brain Teaser-Do you remember Algebra?

Weekly brain teaser. Do you remember Algebra?

Written on April 3, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 2 comments

A Crumbling Infrastructure Cannot Support a Healthy Economy

“A Crumbling Infrastructure Cannot Support a Healthy Economy”- American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Written on April 2, 2009 | Posted in Infrastructure,News,Videos | Be the first to comment

Studying and passing the FE Exam

General information on the FE exam plus a helpful guide on strategies, guidelines and test-taking tips.

Written on April 2, 2009 | Posted in Education | 2 comments

The Science of Common Sense; Proven wisdom is common sense?

Analysis of the current economic situation through defining and developing a whole new science of common sense. Making proven wisdom real in the lives of individuals. groups and countries.

Written on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | Be the first to comment