Becoming an architect is far from easy. In the UK, an average of seven years is needed to become a fully licensed architect, and in the US, it takes between eight to eleven years. But after all that studying, work experience, and exams, what types of jobs are out there for architects? Types of jobs …
Civil engineering jobs relate to the design of infrastructure and implementing these designs in the physical environment. Other types of civil engineering jobs specialize in water or geotechnical matters, environmental issues, and many other areas besides. Have you ever stood on a high bridge over a deep ravine, and thought who built this magnificent structure? …
Chemical engineers have a broad education that covers chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and design. Yet, they must have an intimate understanding of how all these disciplines come together in processing, be it in manufacturing or at an oil refinery. So what types of jobs are there for chemical engineers? Chemical engineers work as process engineers, …
Many of my posts are about how to act and what you should say during a job interview, so I thought I’d take some time to outline things you should not say. These are things that, even though they are inappropriate, will probably not be pointed out to you. They will simply be silent killers …
When you have a job interview scheduled, one of the best pieces of information you can obtain beforehand is the name of the Hiring Manager. Once you have that name, you can do research to find out as much as you can about that individual. I’m talking about research from a business perspective, not a …
Do you prefer working with people or mathematics? The confusion is more significant when you are not sure of your interests and priorities. Most high-paying careers require a great deal of thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and research skills. In your quest for a well-paying career, you must have come across law and engineering. Moreover, the demand …
While video interviews have largely displaced phone interviews for when an in-person interview is impractical, they are still commonly used for screening interviews. The purpose of screening interviews is to determine who should get a follow-up interview, either video or in person, especially when there are a large number of applicants. Screening phone interviews are …
Congratulations! You made it past the first round of interviews and are invited back for a second interview. This is great news because it means you’re being seriously considered for the job. Your challenge now is to impress them as much in your second interview as you did in your first. As far as what …
It’s every job applicant’s worse nightmare. You’re in your job interview and things are going smoothly. You’ve fielded each question so far with no problem and your confidence is steadily increasing. Then it happens. Bam! The next question asked throws you for a loop and you are completely stumped. Now, what do you do? Don’t …
One of the things the pandemic has brought us is a shortage of workers in some industries. Many of these jobs that are now in high demand are in the categories of blue-collar jobs and what I’ll call “entry-level jobs” (restaurants, fast food, retail, ). To discuss how to dress for these types of interviews, …
What is a Panel Interview? A panel job interview is one in which multiple people are interviewing you at the same time. This is why it’s called a ‘panel’. Of course, many people call this a ‘shotgun interview’, for reasons you’ll read below. Interview panels are commonly composed of 3 – 5 people. Only two …
Are beards okay for a job interview? I get this question quite frequently from people who know I’m a Hiring Manager. Let me say right up front that times have changed in regards to facial hair. In the past, the traditional advice was to always shave off all facial hair for an interview. However, beards …
If you want to add one more factor in your favor when trying to win an interview, be sure to include a good cover letter with your resume when applying for jobs. As a Hiring Manager, I can tell you this is frequently overlooked by applicants. This is unfortunate because I enjoy reading a good …
One of the reasons I don’t give my full name or the company I work for is so I can write posts such as this one. It contains real-world information, not just theory. This is information my company – and fellow Hiring Managers – may not want you to know. In this post, I’m going …
I have a relative who not too long ago had something interesting – and in her mind disturbing – happen after a job interview. In her mind, the interview went very well. Her qualifications were a good match for the job requirements, she was able to answer the questions with no difficulty, and she seemed …