Choosing a college major is risky these days, as even once-formidable studies like business are reeling from the effects of a struggling economy. What’s a solid studies choice? According to a recent Forbes study, the best educational road to a successful future is engineering. For instance, civil engineers currently hold the sixth most valuable degree, [...]

With the unemployment rate for engineers below 2%, you want to make sure you find the right person when the opportunity presents itself. A few key traits to look for: Ability to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge. You do not need to be an engineer yourself to know whether an applicant is demonstrating technical engineering ability. [...]

We conclude our guide to successful job interviewing by focusing on specific interview questions. In previous weeks we focused on how to prepare for an interview and interviewing methods. Handling job interview questions well is an important professional plus — one that recommends your expertise, talents, and suitability for your prospective new employer compared to [...]