Archive for January 2010

Engineering Employee Review

One of the worst parts of any new engineering job is when you get your first employee review. Even if you think you are doing a very good job, there is a level of uncertainty that you may have. This can be a good thing, actually, as it means you care about your profession and [...]

Engineering Job Search

When you need work, you need to make sure you are doing all you can to find the right position. If you skimp on the time and the care you put into a job search, you may end up taking a job that you don’t want just to get the bills paid. The more thorough [...]

Advancing your engineering career

On the 10th of November 2009 Ingeneers Network Australia interviewed engineering employment expert, Howard James, in front of the Newcastle maritime centre to ask him about how engineers can progress and advance their careers into new disciplines and industries. He discusses topics such as choosing the right path, how to network, salary and pay, what [...]