Career advancement checklist

By Alyssa Fee | May 1, 2018 |
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   If you’re serious about advancing your career, there are certain things you need to consistently do to keep moving forward. The following checklist will help: Create a career map and review it regularly. Your career map shows your desired career trajectory from where you are now to your ultimate career goal. The U.S. Newsarticle “3 Steps to Mapping…

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Communication skills for IT professionals: Do’s and don’ts

By myKelly | March 21, 2018 |

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Doug Paulo To advance your IT career, you need good technical abilities, but you also need good communication skills. Many accomplished IT professionals use accurate technical terminology to speak enthusiastically and in detail about a wide range of technological topics. While this is appropriate in a peer-to-peer setting or a job interview with…

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Pathways to Success in Research & Development

By myKelly | November 13, 2017 |

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Harvey Yau Perhaps you are just starting out in your first scientific job, or maybe you have been working in the industry for a couple of years. Regardless of where you are in your career, sooner or later, you will be presented with opportunities and choices that can have a long-lasting impact on…

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Making moves between industries tips for engineers

By myKelly | May 23, 2017 |

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Joe Lampinen If you are an engineer who has gained all your work experience in one specific industry, you might believe you are going to be confined to that field for the rest of your career. Fortunately, that is not usually the case. Employers are primarily interested in the value you can bring…

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Collaborating with a difficult co-worker: Do’s and don’ts

By myKelly | October 31, 2016 |

Reading Time: 3 minutes   No matter how much you like your job, it doesn’t mean that all your co-workers are a pleasure to work with. In fact, it’s possible that one of your colleagues never fails to push your buttons, and you always dread having to bring up the issue. If this sounds familiar, then it might help to…

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