FIRST Robotics: Creating Future Automation Engineers

FIRST Robotics combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. It encourages youth to pursue an education and career in STEM fields through fun, high-energy robotics competitions.

FIRST is where engineers are born! These students might just become your future automation engineers!

Read on to learn about FIRST Robotics and how to help grow high school students’ interest in science and technology.

Cool robotics videos included!!

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Do You Love Your Job?

If you didn’t answer “Yes!” right away…why not?

Are you just having a bad day or do you truly dislike your job?

Is a long overdue vacation the solution or is really time to move on to something new?

Use the flowchart in this post to get help answering these questions!

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How the Perfect Resume is like a Pizza

What are the key ingredients of a perfect resume and how are they similar to a tasty pizza?

Dig into this article and find out!

Written by recruiter and pizza-lover, Lisa Reitz.

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12 Tips for Phone Interview Success

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Most people think a phone interview is less stressful and you can be more relaxed. Think again!

Phone interviews often determine whether you will be a finalist for the position and if they will bring you in for a face-to-face interview.

Use the tips and techniques in this article to nail your phone interview and move on to the next step!

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The Right Thank-You Note Could Get You A Job Offer

Sending a follow-up thank-you note after an interview shows that you are sincerely interested in the job.

If done right, it may even seal the deal and land you a job offer.

A sample follow-up email is included in this post. It’s written by one of our candidates and is truly top-notch!

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Resume Writing For Engineers: Fraud, Flaws, and Faux Pas

In this post, we discuss common resume faux pas and how to avoid them. We also bring examples of resume fraud to your attention.

Minor infractions often stem from improper formatting and resume design. These issues are easy to remedy!

Major infractions on the other hand, such as falsifying work history or college degrees, can have serious consequences.

One major infraction, and a growing trend in resume fraud, involves diploma mill degrees. We address this problem and give you the resources to avoid falling into such a trap!

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