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How to Start a Second Career

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

How do you feel about your current career? Are you experiencing burnout or have you hit a dead end? The enthusiasm you once had for your career may be gone, but fortunately, you’re not out …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Fall is Application Prep Season for Graduate Studies: How to write a PhD personal statement

Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a PhD personal statement? We have put together a helpful article packed full of advice for writing your PhD personal statement (or cover letter), so you can approach the task …

By Stephanie Butler
Stephanie Butler
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How to Network Successfully When You’re Over 40

How to Network Successfully When You’re Over 40

Eight guidelines for making and leveraging contacts who’ll boost your career

June 28, 2013

Networking is vital if you want to find a job, start a business or …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Mechanical Engineering: Industry Options, Outlook and Required Skills

As a Mechanical Engineer, you can find employment in virtually any field, including non-engineering focused industries such as finance, sales, education, law, government, management, medicine and research.  Industry sectors that may be more focused as options would include the following:

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Building Confidence in the Job Search: A Guide for BIPOC Talent

There’s no denying we’ve come a long way toward equality throughout history — though that doesn’t mean we still don’t have a long way to go. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) can still have a difficult time looking for …

By Joel Anne Sweithelm
Joel Anne Sweithelm Special Events Coordinator
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