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In today’s tightly contested job market, personal recommendations can play a critical role in determining who gets the job offers. What do you do if asked to provide one?

Today's Engineer's Terrance Malkinson review's Joseph Fiksel's book on environmental sustainability and its ties to economic growth and revitalization and continuity of our global economy.

For three weeks in October, the U.S. Department of Energy hosted the fourth biennial Solar Decathlon competition. More than 100,000 visitors toured the "solar village" located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

You've been offered a promotion. Should you accept it or turn it down? It's easy to say “yes”; knowing the right way to say “no” can be just as important to your career.

With challenges posed by today's travel demands, it is more important than ever to be prepared and to be physically fit prior to and maintain your exercise regime while traveling. With effective planning and some creativity, exercise can easily be incorporated into your travel routine.

In today’s challenging economic environment, job eliminations and hiring freezes are commonplace. Human resource decisions are made that are beyond our control. However, you can control your preparations for an economic downturn — and your response, should you experience a layoff.

With the growing understanding of the benefits of wellness, lengthening life span, and the increasing cost of health care, the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle is transforming the lives of many citizens.

Attitudes and values differ around the globe, and an unintentional mistake can not only reflect badly on you, but could also submarine your business deals abroad. Terry Malkinson reviews Terry Morrison and Wayne Conway's cultural guide to Latin America.

In today’s world products, money, and people transcends borders. The career-savvy individual will take the time to become informed about other countries, their cultures and ways of doing business. Asia is the world’s largest continent, containing almost 60 percent of the world's population.

Post-secondary education is expensive and choosing your educational provider is a decision requiring careful thought. A decade ago, the decision was much easier. Today, the choice of an educational provider is complex; a wrong decision has huge financial and time implications.

For some, the statement “Thank goodness it’s Friday” leads quickly to anxiety over having to return to work on Monday. With some simple strategies, you can enjoy an attitude reversal that may even have you saying, “Thank goodness it’s Monday.”

The nature of work has changed considerably and change will continue. Even if you feel that you are in a secure career position today, there is no guarantee that you will be in the same secure position tomorrow.

“Sandwich Generation” does not refer to people who like the commingling of gourmet breads and cheeses; it is a term that refers mostly to middle-aged caregivers who juggle the care of their own children with that of other family members, often an elderly parent. The caregiver is “sandwiched” between responsibilities for two or more generations of individuals important to them. Here are some strategies for easing the burden on sandwich generation caregivers.

Terrance Malkinson reviews this fifty-five chapter resource on the rapidly growing and vibrant field of Human Performance Technology (HPT).

In May, the Bush Administration released the 233-page U.S. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan. Although the outbreak or timing of a pandemic is in no way certain, it is important that an effective plan be created and that citizens are familiar with it, so that the nation will be prepared and united in action in the event that this pandemic or other epidemic should emerge.

An invitation to become a member of an organization's board of directors is a recognition of personal and business excellence. Before accepting, however, it is important to have a full understanding of the role and its responsibilities.

Harold Kerzner's 23-chapter, 1,012-page text is an authoritative source of information on the principles of project management from one of the best-known and respected authorities on the subject.

Career building is a continuous activity that requires awareness, and making adjustments to take advantage of rapid changes in local, national and international conditions.

The Board governs on behalf of the organization's owners or members; it is accountable for an organization's performance and integrity. How does it affect you?

Patricia Wallace's book looks at how netcentric technologies are changing the workplace and the world we live in.

What will tomorrow’s global leaders need to be successful? This book identifies 15 leadership dimensions and elaborates on dozens of skills in a reader-friendly, immediately useful format — a must read.

National Engineers Week 2004 co-chairs the Fluor Corporation and IEEE-USA launched an international program designed to expand minds through interactive, “live” global teleconferences and web-based forums. What did participants discuss, and how can you get involved?

Some years ago, industry leaders predicted that computers would help create a paperless office environment. Others forecast that most workers would work in virtual offices as members of virtual teams. The reality has been quite different.

As the nation’s population continues to grow, increased traffic density on our roads and highways is contributing to longer travel times, increased pollution and more accidents. In addition to mass transit systems, one possible solution that is quickly gaining attention is Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which integrates users, transportation systems and vehicles through state-of-the-art synergistic information and communications systems.

Whether you're actively exploring employment opportunities, or happy with your current situation, you should always be prepared to respond should that a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity present itself. Read on for recommendations on preparing five variations of your conventional résumé.

Smart globalization captures the benefits of globalization while minimizing its costs and risks. This book features articles on designing winning global strategies, and building and managing the global network.

In today’s global economy, more engineers are being assigned to projects that have an international component. To succeed, engineers must develop the requisite personal, social, business and cultural literacies in addition to staying technically current.

Do you find yourself having to prove you are who you say you are at every turn? As security measures continue to tighten and identification rules expand, some say it’s time to create a national identification system. The issues are far-reaching and the debates are strong.

In his new book, Good to Great, Jim Collins and his research team examined 1,435 companies to identify and analyze the practices that help make the transition from good to sustainable outstanding company performance.

Lee Hollaar draws on his unique experience in the field of computer science and the law to present a comprehensive and practical analysis of patent and copyright law in the electronic age. What types of legal protection can be used, what do they protect and what they do and don’t protect, and why — it’s all covered

World leaders gathered in Kananaskis Alberta, Canada in July to discuss several global concerns. They left having made agreements, developing recommendations, and helping to create an environmental legacy in the host community…

IEEE Society Conferences & Their Value to Your Career The IEEE's value to members lies in the depth and breadth of its body of knowledge. By taking advantage of opportunities offered by various Society conferences, members gain knowledge, networking contacts, and tips related to the many "soft skills" necessary in today…

The health care industry is undergoing significant change, and with the change are significant ethical and policy issues, for which there are no easy answers. What are some of the hot issues and how are we dealing with them?

As the global market becomes more integrated, the rules of business are changing, and employees work with fewer required boundaries. Many work with mobile — even virtual — office arrangements. What are the pros and cons of a mobile workforce?

One of the best ways to add to your value at work is to implement a strategy to keep your knowledge and skills current. What tools are available to help you take action?

The effects of U.S. domestic policies are often felt around the globe. What will the emerging U.S. National Energy Policy mean for our neighbors to the north? And what can we learn from them?