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10 Most Ridiculous Sick Day Excuses
Sick days happen to the best of us. No matter how much we try to fend off germs and viruses, illness is inevitable, especially during cold and flu season. But what about those days when you’re feeling...
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New Research Ranks Best, Worst and Most Stressful Jobs
When you think of the best, worst and most stressful jobs available, what immediately pops into your mind? Wonder no more, because new research from Careercast.com has unveiled the top 10 jobs in each...
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What Recruiters See When They Read Your Resume
When it comes to job seeking, we can’t overstate the importance of having a concise, comprehensive resume that delivers an effective first impression. It’s tough to achieve. Not only do you have...
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The Next Decade’s Hottest Job Industries
Whether you’re a student planning a your future career path or an employee considering a career change, you may want to consider one of the next decade’s hottest industries, as determined by recent...
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18 Top Jobs That Require Bachelor’s Degrees in 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2013 is just around the corner. With the new year comes a slew of predictions, outlooks and forecasts, and the job market is certainly no exception. If you’re in the market...
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Study: Britain’s Talented Female Engineers
With female engineers making up just 11% of the workforce, we’re committed to doing everything we can to attract more women to the industry. That’s why we found a recent study about British female...
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Engineering Among Most Lucrative College Majors
According to a report from Georgetown University, a worker with a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. can expect to earn — on average — 84% more in their lifetime than a colleague without such a degree. Dig...
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4 Reasons to Choose a Career in Engineering
This is Engineers Week. It’s our favorite time of year, celebrating one of our favorite professions: engineering! We’ll admit to some bias here, because of course we’re partial to engineers — we’re...
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How Recruiters Use Twitter (Report)
Understanding what makes recruiters tick can be a great advantage for job seekers, and Twitter can give you a window onto their world, according to research from social marketing agency Leadtail. The...
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Navigating the Generation Gap in the Workplace
Regardless of age or generation, we all share the need for respect, trust and clear communication at work. Knowing that, is the generation gap in the workplace really that important? It is. Because...
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Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014
With the economic issues prevalent in the U.S. in recent years, a lot of talk has been about a lack of jobs, especially jobs for skilled laborers. There’s still a shortage of skilled labor, but now...
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The Hottest Trends in Engineering Jobs
It’s no surprise that engineers of all stripes are in strong demand in the U.S. – we’re experiencing that demand firsthand here at Burns & McDonnell. With industries like energy and oil and gas...
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Engineering Tops List of College Majors with Biggest Lifetime Earning Potential
If you’re having a hard time deciding what to study in college, a new report from The Hamilton Project might help sway your decision. The report, called “Major Decisions: What Graduates Earn Over Their...
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Key Traits of the Best Job Candidates
Your resume is a great tool for catching a recruiter’s eye, but to truly win them over, you need to understand what employers are really looking for. As a recruiter, I’m always looking for individuals...
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Why Engineers Make Great Leaders
We often discuss the potential for career success that comes with earning an engineering degree, but what about the potential for becoming a successful leader? The Harvard Business Review (HBR)...
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Glassdoor Names Top 25 Best Jobs in America for 2015
Whether you’re looking for a new career or just looking for confirmation that you’ve made the right career choice, look to the top 25 Best Jobs in America for inspiration. In a new report published...
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So You Want to Be an Engineer? Here’s What It Really Takes
Engineering is getting a lot of attention lately — everyone from parents to teachers to the president is encouraging young minds to consider the profession. We’re pretty thrilled engineering is in your...
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Why Social Media Should Be Part of Your Job Search Strategy
If you’re looking for a job, chances are the people hiring are looking at your Facebook page. Our recruiting staff certainly isn’t shy about the benefits of social media as a job-hunting tool, and...
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Do Grades Really Matter to a Recruiter?
If you’ve ever conducted an internet search with the words “do grades really matter to employers” while job hunting, you likely emerged more confused than when you started. Some results insist good...
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11 Power Words that Will Make Any Resume Stand Out
What’s the best way to understand which words make a resume shine? Dig through about 3 million resumes and see what terms the best ones have in common. That’s what jobs site ZipRecruiter did to better...
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