10 of the Best Ways to Make an Impact at Work
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Showing up to the office on time, making an effort to be friendly to coworkers and having a great work ethic—these are all ways to make difference at your workplace. Whether or not we realize it, we are always making an impact at our jobs. The question is: is it a positive one? Unfortunately, […]
Why We Need More Global Engineers
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers With the advent of technological advances, the world has increasingly become more connected. As a result, we are experiencing increased channels of communication, which is bringing communities, businesses and clients closer together. This has been a driving force behind globalization. The world is becoming a smaller place and the engineering profession, like many, […]
How to Write a Great Resume
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Whether or not you are actively searching for a job, it’s important to have an up-to-date resume. Not only it is necessary when looking for a new opportunity, but it can often help you build client loyalty, obtain a raise and identify any gaps in skills. In a very competitive job market, you’re […]
What Engineering Professionals Can Do to Increase Their Social Media Presence
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Digital marketing is here to stay and it’s important to build business relationships online. Engineering professionals across all disciplines will benefit from understanding the importance of social media and how it plays a role in business processes. Building a social media strategy has become an important component of running a successful business. In […]
Five Ways to Build Trust in Your Engineering Company With Employees and Clients
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Do your employees and clients really trust you and your firm to get the job done? In many cases, the survival of a business depends on the positive relationships cultivated among fellow employees as well as clients. The importance of trust cannot be undervalued. You might be a competent leader; however, you usually […]
How Digital Marketing Can Benefit Consultants and Engineers
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers An essential part of running a modern engineering business today involves digital marketing. A term first coined in the 1990s, digital marketing is the marketing of a company’s products or services using digital technologies, such as the Internet and mobile phones. There are numerous benefits of digital marketing, including the ability to engage […]
What Every Engineering Firm Should Know About Bitcoin and Smart Contracts
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Bitcoin—the most well known and widely-used digital currency—has been a popular topic of discussion since it was first introduced in 2009. While many people are still trying to figure out what exactly Bitcoin is, there are a growing number of businesses and individuals using it. Some say it’s part of the next financial […]
What Engineers Should Know About the #MeToo Movement and the Potential Impact on Their Business
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been unacceptable, but new attention to this serious public health and human rights problem has been recently brought forward with the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo movement impacts all industries, including engineering. As a result, businesses need to be aware of the implications and proactively focus on […]
Five Ted Talks Every Engineer Should Watch
Reprinted From: iConnectEngineers From science to business to global issues. Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) Talks share ideas with people around the world. Part of iConnectEngineers™’ mission is to also share information from influential voices in engineering and other industries. TED Talks are an important driving force behind inspiring engineers to become thought leaders in their respective fields, […]