English is the most spoken language in the world, with the number of speakers (native and non-native) totaling more than 1.4 billion in 2022. Over the years, English has become—for all intents and […]
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Want to Break Into a Leadership Role? Consider These 7 Tips from IT Leaders
Engineers spend much of their time learning technical skills. However, they may not be as invested in learning the communication and business knowledge needed to ascend to leadership positions. These […]
Three Simple Ways Non-Native English Speakers Can Improve Their Presentation Skills
Public speaking is a necessary but often dreaded part of almost everyone’s job. If you’re a technical professional whose first language is not English, you may find the prospect of […]
Three Soft Skills Every Technical Professional Needs in 2022 (IEEE Education Week)
The Great Resignation is forcing many hiring managers to focus on skills over college degrees. This shift is extending to technical careers, as the job market experiences a growing desire […]
Three Ways to Rethink Leadership Development in a Post-Pandemic World
An effective leader often used to be seen as someone who is smart, fearless, and decisive. However, as more organizations shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many leaders […]
Four Ways To Make “Invisible” Leadership Transitions Easier
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way businesses operate, forcing thousands of organizations to digitize their workforces. In the process, job transitions have exploded, and many managers are undergoing major […]
How To Write The Perfect Post-Job Interview Thank You Email in English
You have just finished your dream job interview, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. Most hiring managers expect to receive a thank you email. According to a TopResume survey of […]
Improve Your English Skills With The IEEE English for Technical Professionals Program
Do you excel at the technical side of your job but struggle to present and translate complex engineering concepts in English? There’s no getting around it: If you want to […]
Improve Your English With Fun Board Games
It’s becoming paramount for engineering professionals to be fluent in English. According to the Harvard Business Review, a significant number of global organizations have embraced English as their workplace language. […]
Improve Your English With Artificial Intelligence-Powered Apps
As the workforce becomes more global, English is increasingly becoming important for technical professionals to understand. Many tech companies and university engineering programs expect their employees and students to have […]