Archive for May 2014
The best (and worst) jobs for 2014
The best (and worst) jobs for 2014 CareerCast is out with their annual ranking of the 10 best and 10 worst jobs for 2014, and let’s just say that math and science guys everywhere are about to high-five. Nine out of 10 of the best jobs fell into the STEM career category (science, technology, engineering…
Read MoreElectrical and Electronics Engineering Career Outlook
Electrical and Electronics Engineer Job Outlook Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is expected to grow 6 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Job growth is expected because of electrical and electronics engineers’ versatility in developing and applying emerging technologies. On the other hand, employment growth will be tempered by…
Read MoreComputer Software Engineering Career Outlook
Software Engineer Developer Career Outlook Employment of software developers is projected to grow 30 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of applications developers is projected to grow 28 percent, and employment of systems developers is projected to grow 32 percent. The main reason for the rapid growth is…
Read MoreMaterials Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of materials engineers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Materials engineers will be needed to design uses for new materials both in traditional industries, such as aerospace manufacturing, and in industries focused on new medical or scientific products. Materials engineers…
Read MoreChemical Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of chemical engineers is expected to grow 6 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Demand for chemical engineers’ services depends largely on demand for the products of various manufacturing industries. Employment will be sustained by the ability of these engineers to stay on the forefront…
Read MoreMechanical Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of mechanical engineers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Job prospects may be best for those who stay abreast of the most recent advances in technology. Mechanical engineers can work in many industries and on many types of projects. As…
Read MoreWhat companies want from college grads
Employers expect to hire more college graduates from the class of 2014 than from the class of 2013, shows an update to the National Association of Colleges and Employers job outlook survey out Wednesday. Employers plan to hire 8.6% more graduates this year than from the class of 2013. Though NACE says that rate of…
Read MoreJust Because You Got the Offer Doesn’t Mean You Should Accept It
The good news is you got the job. Which, in this still-reeling economy, is quite an accomplishment. But the bad news is you’re worried you might be settling for a position that isn’t the right fit for you. So where do you go from here? Look, the honest truth is there are times when you’ll…
Read MoreWANNA BECOME A BETTER SUPERVISOR AND LEADER?
I really loved a recent article I read on www.businessinsider.com entitled the 7 Habits of Remarkably Likeable Bosses,* borrowing slightly from Dr. Stephen Covey. This was the list included in the article: 1. Be Friendly 2. Be Available 3. Be Flexible 4. Be Positive 5. Be Dependable 6. Be Grateful 7. Be Compassionate At first blush, most of us would agree that…
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