Being unsettled and chaotic inside can create anxiety and depression in the lockdown. It is very important to consciously practice mindfulness during these COVID-19 trying times to calmly acknowledge the pandemic crisis and build inner strength to cope with it. In this article, you can find seven tips to make this pandemic journey smooth for […]
Feel Like a Fraud? The Reality of Imposter Syndrome
July 7, 2020
Outwardly, he or she is a valued employee who has demonstrated a talent for leadership, project management or other skills essential for a company’s success. Despite many achievements and a spotless work track record, he or she may not achieve their full potential on the job. Internally, a lack of self-confidence and a conviction that […]
Most of the organizations have moved to virtual interviews with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation. In this article, you can find a checklist to make it ease your virtual interview experience. – DAY(S) PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW 1.Get familiar with the video conferencing tool Set up the video conferencing tool that you have to use […]
Most of us are unable to host our events as usual with the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In this article you can find a checklist for you to host your event online successfully. 1 BEFORE THE EVENT Finalize a virtual platform There are a number of freely available as well as paid virtual platforms such as […]
Are You an Engineering Undergraduate Doing an Internship?; Here’s What You Should Focus on
April 19, 2020
The most common reasons I’ve heard for doing an internship are such as to learn new technologies, to get industry exposure on how to work with clients and teams, to earn, as a mandatory part of their degree curriculum — to name a few. Here are my thoughts on what you should focus during your […]
Tips for starting an engineering firm
April 4, 2020
For those who have a passion for engineering and a desire to be their own boss, starting an engineering firm can be an attractive option. Being a great engineer, however, does not automatically equate to being a great manager or a successful business owner. The business owner is responsible for all aspects of the enterprise, […]
Open source programming and its active community is growing very rapidly as many companies are adopting and using open source solutions. Even, large IT companies like Microsoft and Oracle has moved some of their proprietary projects into open source. However, many job candidates either underestimate or overlook the importance of open source community while many […]
Make Engineering Great, Again?…
November 11, 2019
On a recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS (appearing in the US on CNN), Dr Susan Rice the former National Security Advisor for the Obama Administration made a profound comment about the topic of ‘process’. When asked about the current US administration she lamented ‘there’s no process to current national security decision making’. While one […]
I’ll Pay You to Quit Engineering…
October 14, 2019
Wouldn’t it be great if this was the case; someone pays you (actual money) to quit your degree! Well, some of you may recall that back in 2011, this was the promise made by Peter Thiel (the co-founder of Pay-Pal); pay 24 students $100k each to quit college and pursue business ideas instead. This offer […]
Keys for Getting Ahead in Your Engineering Career
July 11, 2019
Propelling an engineering career forward can be challenging, as it can be difficult to know where to focus your efforts to achieve success. You might feel as if you are at a standstill and doing the same tasks repeatedly. If you do feel stuck, however, take control over your future and apply one or more […]
