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Career Focus: Careers in Nuclear Energy
The nuclear energy industry is in the middle of a crisis: a substantial percentage of the employees working in the field are poised on the cusp of retirement age. That means the industry is in a hiring phase like we have not seen for decades. The U.S. nuclear energy industry today employs more than 100,000 people. Only about 10 percent of those employees are engineers, but that still translates to a lot of jobs for electrical, power, mechanical, computer and nuclear engineers.

Cogent Communicator: Presentation Anxiety
In engineering and tech jobs, there seems to be no end of opportunities to present in front of a group. So, what do you do if you're one of the many who are anxious about public speaking?

Hidden Job Market Secrets: What Can Weather Emergencies Teach Us About Job Hunting?
Even when the timing is uncertain, anticipation and planning improves the ability to effectively cope with emergencies like a natural storm — or a career crisis.

An Overview of Agile Development Methods for Engineers and Tech Professionals
This article provides an overview of agile development basics, including common terms and processes, elements and stages, and how the agile process identifies and then delivers a work product.

Even IT Managers Need Mentors
Even the best IT managers can benefit from the wisdom of a mentor. If you haven't already done so, regardless of what stage of your management career you're in, perhaps it’s time for you to go out and find a mentor.

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Op-Ed: Let’s Match Education to What Industry Needs
This op-ed kicks off a series of articles on ideas and specific ways to not only survive and flourish in the new world such as it has become, but to also find new and exciting opportunities.

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GSA Scandal Affecting Participation of Federal Scientists and Engineers in Society Conferences
Political fallout from the GSA conferences scandal is hindering participation of federal scientists and engineers in society conferences.

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