Engineering Career and Job Hunting Advice for February 3, 2016

This batch of career advice articles is a mix of actions both employees and employers can take to facilitate finding a new job, improving the environment of the current job, and how retain good employees. There are no articles here on how to dump poor performers; maybe I'll look for some of those types next time. Almost without exception, employers that contact me to post engineer, engineering sales, management, and technician job openings remark on how difficult it is to find qualified employees. Good hunting.

Here's Why You Didn't Get a Raise – and What to Do About It, by Susannah Snider
When It's OK to Tell Your Boss You're Looking for a New Job, by Vicki Salemi
101 Career Tips You Can Learn in 3 Seconds, by Lily Herman
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Missing Vital Information?, by Wayne Breitbarth
The New Face of Employee Retention, by Jeff Wolf
8 Tips to Ignite Your Personal Brand at Work, by Omaid Homayun
5 Workplace Laws Your Employer Might Be Violating, by Alison Green
Job Interview Thank You: Is It Better to Send a Letter or Email?, by Caroline Zaayer
Hiring for Growth: Tips for Finding the Right Fit, by Jay Meschke
Low-Cost Online Learning: Add Real Value to Your Resume, The Savvy Intern

Posted February 3, 2016

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