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Notes from a Site Engineer
Here's a little secret: as a graduate engineer, I hated site work. I had to be pushed and poked and prodded until I left the office. I resisted all attempts to send me to site. I preferred the office ivory tower, sitting behind a desk writing reports and sending emails. I did not grab life on site with both hands. I must have been an absolute nightmare for my seniors to manage. Looking back, I know the reasons why I was the way I was, and I can understand anyone else entering the industry who feels the same way as I did. I want to tell them—it's OK. Nobody expects you to be perfect and nobody expects you to know everything and nobody expects you to exude confidence from every pore from the second you are sent on site. Confidence, or the ability to fake being confident, comes naturally to some people and less so to others. It does not come naturally to me, and if you're in the same boat as I am, then you're not alone. Never let this industry of big characters and machismo make you think everyone knows exactly what they're doing all of the time. They don't. Some of the time, just like you will be, they're winging it.
By Fiona Wark7 years ago in Journal
5 Tech Trends for Boosting Productivity in the Workplace
Many people consider gadgets and apps a great distraction from the “real” work, but their influence on productivity is pushing more and more employers and employees to implement them in their workday. Offices and digital environments can make focusing much more difficult due to the numerous distractions that lurk around every physical and virtual corner. Luckily, there are many devices and apps that can improve focus and boost productivity in the workplace, and here are just the five most effective ones you can try out.
By Carolin Petterson7 years ago in Journal
Navigating the Wonderful World of 'Work from Home' Opportunities
First off, I would like to say that I realise everyone's experiences, morals, backgrounds, and lifestyles are going to affect what they are looking for in a work from home opportunity, the goal of this is not to criticise, but to encourage thinking.
By Ellie Barker7 years ago in Journal
Top 7 Trends In Resumes To Watch
Today, the number of opportunities has expanded with the increase of diverse fields in which you can make your career. The era has ushered in new chances for active and passive job seekers trying to make their mark in their respective fields. Traditional resumes are no longer your door to employment. So whether you are just starting your career or opting for a career change, it is essential that you look into the changes seriously.
By Sandy Dsouza7 years ago in Journal
Millennials: Work, Education, and Pop Culture
Millennials are looked at with scorn by older generations and presented as lazy and entitled by pop culture. Often they are poked fun at in sitcoms, with their more relaxed views of the world and their political opinions. They are shown preaching peace and acceptance while forgetting deadlines and tasks. After the recent election, their very emotional responses were met with outrage (in some cases very rightfully so as classes were cancelled and college exams rescheduled).
By Katrina Thornley7 years ago in Journal
Struggling to Survive. Top Story - September 2017.
To the outside world, I am a successful, intelligent person with a wealth of possibilities in front of me. However, fear and doubt seem to permeate my every thought throughout the day and I wonder if I will ever find success. I recently completed a Ph.D. in education and have multiple peer-reviewed journal articles to date.
By Cody Perry7 years ago in Journal