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Article
Nov 5, 2024
E-Fest Careers 2024: Innovating the Future
Author
Cathy Cecere
E-Fest Careers 2024 hosted thousands of students and offered them learning, engagement, and network opportunities through numerous live and on demand sessions.

Podcast
Oct 21, 2024
Podcast: What Employers Want Engineers to Know
Gabriella Coloyan Fleming and Abdulrahman Alsharif join ASME Techcast to discuss the technical and professional skills students need to move from higher education into their engineering careers.


Article
Aug 28, 2024
Small Credentials Now in High Demand
Author
Robin L. Flanigan
Microcredentials—short courses that verify competency in a particular area and culminate in the earning of a digital badge—help job candidates gain employment more quickly.


Article
Jul 10, 2024
Fulfilling a Dream: The Late-in-Life Ph.D.
Author
Jerry Guerra
The trend of pursuing a Ph.D. later in life is real. But there are challenges for those students who decide to return to the classroom and pursue an advanced degree.


Article
May 22, 2024
6 Ways Engineers Can Become Better Negotiators
Author
Jerry Guerra
Many engineers struggle, but they possess foundational skills necessary to make good negotiators.


Article
May 1, 2024
Get Noticed by Engineering Employers
Author
Robin L. Flanigan
Landing a job at an engineering company with a stellar reputation and strong talent pipeline takes a mixture of specialized skills, passion, and personality.


Article
Apr 10, 2024
Engineering Students Quit, But Retention Tactics Abound
Author
Robin L. Flanigan
About half of those pursuing an engineering major change their field of study or drop out before graduation. And half do so during their first year of college.


Article
Mar 20, 2024
8 Strategies to Win an Industry Award
Author
Robin L. Flanigan
Award winners share their strategies for submitting and winning industry recognition.


Article
Feb 28, 2024
Picking and Pursuing Online Engineering Graduate Programs
Author
Robin Flanigan
Pick an online engineering graduate program that’s right for you and meets your financial need. But don’t forget to stay connected and disciplined to succeed.


Article
Feb 22, 2024
Black History Month Celebrates Inventors and Engineers
Author
Cathy Cecere
One of the best ways to celebrate Black History Month is learning more about the contributions of Black engineers and inventors—past, present, and future.


Article
Dec 21, 2023
Top 5 Career Articles of 2023
Author
ASME.org
Engineers prioritize choices in education, industry, and more.

Quiz
Nov 10, 2023
Quiz: Mechanical Engineering on YouTube
YouTube offers viewers a wide range of mechanical engineering content, from real-life demonstrations of popular mechanics and processes to college-level courses and test prep.


Article
Mar 3, 2022
What are the Emerging Technologies Today’s Engineers Should Master?
Author
ASME.org
What emerging technologies should mechanical engineers be most familiarized with?


Article
Mar 2, 2022
Three Reasons Why Mechanical Engineers Should Seek Out Applied Learning Experiences
Author
ASME.org
Applied learning combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience and then adds a layer of compliance education surrounding legally enforceable engineering codes.


Article
Mar 1, 2022
The Two Most Important Qualities Every Mid-Career Engineer Needs To Get Ahead
Author
ASME.org
There are two standout qualities that every mid-career engineer needs. Here’s how to develop both so you can get ahead and remain competitive throughout your career.


Article
Feb 24, 2022
5 Ways Engineers Can Make More Money in Today's Market
Author
ASME.org
With thousands of listed engineering jobs and robust career planning tools, here's how you can make more money now.


Article
Feb 24, 2022
Top 10 Most Transferable Job Skills For Engineers
Author
ASME.org
Transferable Skills Are Abilities Or Proficiencies That Are Valued Across Multiple Disciplines & Industries Find Out Top 10 Most Transferable Job Skills For Engineers


Article
Feb 17, 2022
Engineers Are Using Self-Directed Learning to Take Control of Their Careers
Author
ASME.org
New learning experiences help make the complex simpler—they are flexible and convenient, so engineers can receive education where and when they need it.


Article
Feb 11, 2022
How Companies Can Support Continuing Education While Retaining Engineering Talent
Author
ASME.org
One of the best investments you can make is helping your employees upskill through continuing education.


Article
Feb 10, 2022
What’s the Difference Between CEUs and PDHs?
Author
ASME.org
You’ve probably heard professional development hours and continuing education units mentioned at the same time as potential solutions for these problems—but they’re not quite the same thing.


Article
Dec 2, 2019
How to Choose the Right Provider to Educate Your Workforce
Author
Poornima Apte
Consider convenience, current knowledge, and business impacts before making this key decision.


Article
Nov 27, 2019
Engineers Need a New Approach to Learning
Author
Arin Ceglia
Arin Ceglia, ASME’s director of learning and development, offers insight on how modern course design helps engineers keep up in a rapidly shifting field.


Article
Nov 27, 2019
How to Create Value from Learning & Development
Author
Nancy McGuire
What is the business case for investing in continuing education?