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Working in schools — substitute teaching is no ordinary job
Reading Time: 2 minutes It hit her fast and hard. At age 62, Sandy Weber was unemployed—her call center job eliminated during the pandemic. Gone in a blink. A friend encouraged her to try substitute teaching because she loves kids, but she wasn’t sure if she met the requirements. A quick internet search revealed that getting started wasn’t difficult.…
Work for college students: part-time, temporary
Reading Time: 2 minutes Most students work a part-time job to help cover the costs of college. Working as a waiter or waitress, baby sitter, or store attendant are all popular choices for students to earn some extra cash. But did you know that your choice of part-time or temp job now is going to have a significant impact…
Side hustles for engineers
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Joseph Lampinen In the past years, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding gig work and the gig workforce. Much of this has focused on short-term micro-projects that last one or two days. However, the engineering field has been a slow adopter of this type of short-term gig work because the vast majority…
How to list temporary jobs on your résumé
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve spent any time doing temporary work, you’ll appreciate how much experience you can gain through short-term jobs. After all, you get the chance to work on a range of different projects and in a variety of companies. Moreover, temp work is a good way to expand your network and earn some extra cash.…
How to diversify your personal network and why it’s important
Reading Time: 2 minutes Take a look at your professional network. Are most of your connections in the same field as you? Do they have similar backgrounds? Have they had comparable experiences? If you’ve answered, “Yes!” to this question, then you might want to consider diversifying your network. We’ll discuss why this is important and give some tips on…
How to take a professional selfie
Reading Time: 3 minutes What do Rembrandt, President Obama, Andy Warhol and Madonna have in common? Of course, each of these people is—or was—world famous. But after fame and fortune, the similarities fade. The answer is that at some point in their lives, all these people made selfies. Whether they used oil on canvas, acrylic on silkscreen or a…
Top 5 certifications to advance your management career
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a manager, you understand the importance of on-the-job experience. Working on innovative projects, attending trade shows, and representing your company at conferences are all excellent ways to expand your skills and network. If you can’t get enough of the type of experience you are looking for, management certifications are a great tool to usher…
Tips for keeping track of your job applications
Reading Time: 2 minutes Looking for a new job takes time, patience, and perseverance. Vicki Salemi reports in her Monster article titled “How long does it really take to get a job?” that on average, it takes applicants five months to land a new job. So it’s not unusual to send out more than 10 applications before you’re called…
Enhance your chances of getting an interview
Reading Time: 2 minutes In general, a job opening attracts between 200 and 300 applications. At most, six of these candidates will be selected for an interview, and eventually, only one person will be hired. Clearly, when you’re looking for a job, the competition can be steep. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your application…
Six common interview questions – and how to answer them
Reading Time: 2 minutes The days leading up to an important job interview can be exciting — but also a bit nerve wracking. The hiring manager has already seen your résumé and is aware of your qualifications and experience, so now it’s all about presenting yourself as a capable and confident professional who’ll be an asset to the…