Category: Tips for Candidates

Job Opportunities for Electrical Engineers

There are a significant number of job opportunities for electrical engineers. As an electrical engineer, you design, develop, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment. This includes everything from radar and navigation systems to cars and aircraft. Since our society relies heavily on electricity, electrical engineers are qualified for many different jobs! Electrical engineers work […]

What types of jobs can a Mechanical Engineer Fill?

Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile engineering careers. You may be wondering what types of jobs a Mechanical Engineer can fill since there are so many possibilities! Mechanical engineers design power-producing machines, teach others or provide research related to machinery. There are very few areas of engineering that a mechanical engineer would not […]

Graduating during a Pandemic

No matter where you go to school or what you’re majoring in, graduating during a pandemic is more difficult than anyone could have imagined. Starting job searches and entering into post-college life was stressful before COVID-19. Now, it feels impossible. For many seniors and recent graduates, plans were either put on hold or canceled altogether. […]

20 Best Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

An interview can be a daunting task for anyone, even when you’ve been through the process many times. It’s your first chance to make a positive impression, that will ideally lead to an equally positive offer. The key to making that unforgettable first impression and having an outstanding interview is preparation. Arrive prepared to answer […]

How to go from surviving to thriving in your remote office

Last year was a rough one for everyone. We have all done what was necessary to get by in a global pandemic that we thought would be over quickly. Our world has not yet returned to “normal,” if it ever will.  Many of us are still functioning in survival mode. As we head into the […]

How to Find an Internship During a Pandemic

For many students, the pandemic has made an already competitive job market feel even harder to navigate. Landing an internship has only become more difficult. Even people who thought they had an internship secured are now finding them postponed or canceled. A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that more […]

6 Ways to Find Work-Life Balance While Working from Home

For many, finding the balance between working and your well-being can be difficult. Life balance has become even more challenging during the pandemic since many people now work from home. The line between work life and personal life is more blurred than it’s ever been. Many workers find it hard to log off to take […]

Are Companies Hiring During the Pandemic?

After massive layoffs in March and April due to COVID-19, you are probably worried whether companies are currently hiring. Are companies hiring during the pandemic? As businesses recover from the massive spring shutdown, several industries are in the recovery phase. National Job Market The pandemic left many people wondering what the job market will look […]

The Job Seeker’s Toolbox – Researching a New Job

Step Up Recruiting helps job candidates and employers. In part 1 of this ongoing series of posts designed to help you, the job seeker, we talked about how to write a great cover letter. In part 2, we gave you some hands-on tips to craft and finesse that great résumé of yours. In this third article, we’ll share […]