A phone that fits in your pocket yet has enough processing power to provide information at the touch of a button. A rocket launched into space. A wildfire detected with aerospace applications and quickly controlled. In each of these examples, systems engineers bring related fields together using systems thinking to solve complex problems. Systems engineering …
For the past several months, US media outlets have been abuzz with debate about an ongoing “Great Resignation.” Why are so many people quitting? How long will the trend last? Many questions remain, but one fact is certain: A lot of people voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. In November alone, a record 4.5 million Americans quit, according …
So, you’ve received a job offer and you’re excited about the opportunity. Congratulations! What’s next? Take the first offer they put on the table? Try to negotiate? First, research your worth. Before you get to the job offer, research what you are worth in the marketplace. Start by going to http://www.salary.com. Input the industry, job …
5 Ways to show prospective employers your transferable skills Recently I’ve spoken to several alums who would like to make a move to a new job or to a career in a new field. They are curious how to convince a prospective employer they are qualified to make the switch. Commit to taking the time …
At CSU, we strive to support students in planning for their future. During orientation, many parents and family members share that one of their top hopes is for their student to get a good job after graduation. Family members, faculty, staff, and peers should all encourage students to reach out to the CSU Career Center …
As we all navigate this new pandemic reality, it’s extremely important to stay flexible and open minded. Flexibility will be an increasingly critical skill for job seekers moving forward. To be more flexible (and less rigid in your thinking), start by assessing your transferable skills more broadly. We all tend to think about our skills …
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Few things are more discouraging than seeing the listless, glazed-over expressions of your attendees during a virtual meeting. Of course, it’s possible their entire week has been jam-packed with multiple e-meetings. People are much more likely get “Zoom fatigue” when they’ve been overloaded. On the other hand, many of those same people could easily binge watch 6 hours of …
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Colorado State University makes it possible for professionals to climb the ranks within their organizations without ever taking a break from their job. Meet two students in the Organizational, Learning, Performance, and Change Master’s Program who did just that. “I wasn’t willing to give up my livelihood…” Pattie found her passion when she helped her …
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You might be surprised to learn that, on average, only 13% of employees are engaged at work worldwide. The rest of the workforce is either not engaged (65%) or actively disengaged (22%). As for the United States, only 33% of employed US residents are engaged at work.(i) Employee engagement is a challenge for many organizations. Fortunately, …
As many of us observe safer at home suggestions, work from home, or look for work, we are left to wonder what the world and job market will look like in the coming months and years. We don’t know how the world will be transformed after we get COVID-19 under control, but it’s extremely unlikely …
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