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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 […]
The World Needs More Women Engineers: Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (June 23)
It’s a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of women engineers across the world. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), held annually on 23 June, is an international […]
Why Women in Tech Favor Companies With Strong Diversity Goals
In October 2020, for the first time in history, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry has gone exclusively to two women. French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American scientist Jennifer Doudna were […]
How To Counter Harmful Gender Stereotypes in Engineering
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to take a disproportionate toll on women in the workforce. According to a recent report from Rapid Research Information Forum, women, compared to men, are […]
Four Soft Skills Everyone Needs at Work
This is a sponsored post from Digi-Key. Written by Nancy Ordman. What technical skills do you need for 2020? How different is the 2020 list from previous years? Skills that […]
Want Great Mentors? Be a Good Mentee
Written by Jacquelyn Adams This article originally appeared in IEEE-USA InSight. It is reprinted here with permission from IEEE-USA. Copyright 2019 IEEE In business, lots of people are encouraged to […]
The Secrets to Success When Starting Your Own Business
What could your career look like if you moved in an entrepreneurial direction? Starting your own engineering business has its unique challenges. Gain valuable insight into what it takes to launch your own company, take your networking skills to the next level, and to rise to the next stage of your career trajectory.
The Secrets to Success When Starting Your Own Business Century is a free virtual event presented by serial entrepreneur Jacquelyn Adams, IEEE Senior Member.
Key Takeaways:
- Help elevate your networking skills to the next level by crafting an engaging bio and professional introduction
- Offer tips to build a community of mentors and advisers who can help you establish your brand
- Provide leadership “hacks” that will grow your business
- Live Q&A session
Why You Need a Bio Now
Written by Jacquelyn Adams This article originally appeared in IEEE-USA InSight. It is reprinted here with permission from IEEE-USA. Copyright 2019 IEEE When Girl Scouts called to announce I was […]
Becoming an Engineering Leader: Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Manager
Most engineers enter the workforce as individual contributors. And the job is fairly straightforward—you rely on data and individual efforts to impact outcomes. Your technical knowledge is your most important […]