You've been offered the job. . .but does it offer what you need?
You've made it past the interview and now you've been offered the job. You may think accepting the job is the easy part. But, when it comes to accepting a new position, you need to ask yourself what you are looking for besides salary.
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Resume - On the Fast Track
"I'll start looking for a new job as soon as I get my resume together." Sound familiar? And then, days and weeks pass with no progress on either - resume or job hunting. Don't put off looking for a new job just because you don't have the "perfect" resume. It doesn't have to be painful or time consuming.
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Tips for Posting Your Resume Online
Are you looking to make your job search not only easier, but also more successful? Then here's a tip: Stop using the newspaper and start using the Internet! Put your job search into high gear . . .
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Writing a Successful Resume
Your resume is your ticket into an interview. For your ticket to be valid you need to put extra effort into writing your resume. There are key points that all employers look for in a resume so make sure you are one of the job seekers who knows what they are!
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Conducting a Successful Job Search
It takes hard work, organization, dedication and a hands-on approach to selling yourself, your talents and experience. Here are ten great tips to help promote your talents and generate a successful job search.
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Check out License to Chill
This video from ASHRAE features a hot soundtrack and interviews with young members highlighting the importance of the HVAC&R industry to the world, the diverse and creative opportunities related to engineering as a career, and the difference the building industry makes to sustainability
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Launch Your Future with ASHRAE
This brochure provides a description of careers in the HVAC&R industry from research to consulting engineering. It also highlights young members whose ASHRAE involvement advanced their career.
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Defining an Engineering Job Search Objective
The first step in the engineering job search process is to create a clear objective in terms of job description, and environment.

Getting Started With a Career in CAD
CAD has a growing variety of applications in almost every field imaginable. For someone that wants a strong career choice, consider Computer Aided Drafting

Questions To Ask During a Job Interview
When discussing a new job, make sure to ask enough questions to find out whether that opportunity really is a good fit.

15 Tips for Make the Job Interview Successful
In many ways, the job interview amounts to a sales call, a parallel that probably explains the anxiety many job candidates feel. Learning to overcome this discomfort and manage the communication process can help them make a more positive impression on hiring managers.

What Can, And Can’t, Be Asked During The Job Interview
In most states a small business owner can inquire about a job candidate's convictions, but not about arrests. Here's what hiring managers can and can't ask.

Don’t Let Online Info Sabotage Your Next Interview
If you're job hunting today, one of the first things you have to do is make sure there's nothing online that will sabotage your quest for an interview.

Questions You Shouldn’t Pose In A Job Interview
When it comes to interviewing for that next role, make sure you don't ask one of these humdingers of a question if you really want the job.

The Odyssey of The Salary Offer
You've gotten offered the job you wanted. Now it's time to negotiate an offer that will make you feel good about working for the new company.

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Graduating Engineer
Prepare for your interview with the following articles from Graduating Engineer & Computer Careers magazine.

Accredited Engineering Programs
Accreditation is something very important to consider when selecting your engineering program. Click the link above to view a list of accredited engineering programs