See Something, Say Something
Recently Va Tech (VT) held a Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Networking Event, hosted by Deans of the College of Engineering and College of Science who moderated the conversation. The panel was comprised of Virginia Tech alumnae who are navigating the challenges and excelling in these male dominated fields. The goals were
Resume Power Moves: Use your profession’s language
Power Move #2 – Use your profession’s language! Key Question “What are the key terms for project management?“ – Job terms My tip is simple, “When in Rome, speak as the Romans do” and receive your exciting calls to interviews when your resume rises to the top of the crop. The key pointer is to
Resume Power Moves: The Intro
You want to receive that exciting call to interview and your resume to rise to the top so it’s the cream of the crop. Here are three power moves to guarantee you a call for your tech dream job. Change your resume format from chronological to functional Use the language of your profession Showcase your
Resume Power Moves: Showcase your accomplishments with strong action verbs
Key Question “What work have you performed that demonstrates you are poised to take on this new job ? “” “What skills and talents were utilized previously to achieve your various job elements?” – SKILLS MATCH Verbs The use of powerful verbs to demonstrate what actions you’ve take in your job is the topper. Verbs
Resume Power Moves: Make a shift to a functional resume
Key Question “Has the person’s whose resume I am scanning successfully applied and described the skills I need to produce results for my job listing? “ – SKILLS MATCH Functional vs Chronological Resumes Functional resumes characterize the key skills possessed and experience. The formal definition means – focus on your professional skills rather than each
Introduction: Welcome from your STEM concierge
Hello there, thank you for checking out the STEM Concierge blog. Allow me to introduce myself 😉 My name is Denise Haskins, and I am a certified systems engineering professional and STEM expert with more than 25+ years experience in various government agencies, private industry and academia. From pursuing a Doctor of Science in Information