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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
6 Tips to Networking Like a Boss While You're Still a Student
There's a stereotype that college students like to procrastinate a lot—they sleep late, dash off papers at the last minute, and waltz into class just as the lecture starts. And while that's true of some students, most know they can't be a Last Minute Louie if they want to succeed after they earn that degree. It’s advisable to start building networks now, as it will make finding that dream job after graduation that little bit easier. Here are 6 ways to start building your network today! Connect with faculty
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
The Soft Skills You Need At Conferences And How To Develop Them
Conferences are a test not just of your subject knowledge, but also of your soft skills. We've talked before about the kind of soft skills you need at a conference – such as oral presentation, networking, and time management. But what do you do if you're unsure about your soft skills? How can you practice these skills before you attend a conference? Here are some ideas on developing your soft skills to give you confidence the next conference you attend.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
How to Network During and After a Conference
We often talk here about the importance of networking while you're at a conference. The opportunity to meet and discuss research with your fellow academics will help with your own work, and getting to know people in your industry will help you with job hunting and other career issues.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
How To Get The Most Out Of Attending A Poster Session
Poster sessions are an underrated part of conferences. While they aren't as high profile as talks or panels, you can still get a lot from attending a poster session if you follow a few key tips. For a look at all upcoming conferences where you can put these strategies into action check our listings.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Smart Networking During Academic Conferences
We've talked before about how conferences are a great opportunity to network as well as to hear about the latest research in your field and to present your own work to the academic community. But how can you make the most of your networking opportunities while you are at a conference? What's the best way to make contacts and to keep in touch when you meet someone who could be a part of your network? Here are our tips on smart networking during academic conferences. Ask questions after talks
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- Blog Post
- Posted 5 years ago
10 New Year's Resolution Ideas Perfect for Engineers
As the end of 2017 approaches we tend to reflect on our achievements of the past year and have our own internal performance review. A lucky few people are completely content with how the year played out. The rest of us are left with a feeling that we could have done more, learnt more and pushed just a bit harder. So, with this general feeling comes the annual tradition of making a new year’s resolution. As engineers we are not immune to this.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
4 Reasons Why You Should Attend CESIS 2018
NewEngineer.com are proud to announce their partnership with the Congress for Exchange of Strategies, Innovations, and Solutions (CESIS), for their event in Munich, Germany on February 20 – 21, 2018. CESIS is the international Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) flagship event.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
What are the Benefits of Attending Engineering Conferences?
Engineering conferences are opportunities for engineers to get together with other engineers or related professionals. New devices, technology or techniques will be presented and demonstrated. There’s likely to be discussions on challenges and how they have been overcome. Keynote speakers may present the results of brand new research or the content of academic papers. Whether you’re a student, trainee or seasoned engineer there are plenty of good reasons to get yourself along to a conference. Let’s take a look at the top 5.
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