Mentor “matching” goes both ways: a good fit doesn’t mean that it is best only for the mentee; rather, a strong match indicates that both parties are content with the relationship. When someone approaches you to be their mentor, you should ask yourself, “How will I benefit from supporting this person in their career?” It may seem […] Read Article “Up and Down Mentorship”
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IT Career Transition Series – Part III: From Social Work to Technology
Adecco Engineering & Technology’s “IT Career Transition” series examines how to transition into information technology after having already started a career in another field. We’ll be sharing real-life stories along the way about professionals who’ve already embarked upon their IT careers after having left an unrelated one. Read on and continue to follow this series […] Read Article “IT Career Transition Series – Part III: From Social Work to Technology”
2015 CEO1Month Finalists: Where Are They Now?
A little over a month ago, Adecco Group North America hosted a boot camp, in Jacksonville, FL on July 13th through the 17th, with the hopes of finding a new intern to be the CEO for one month. Out of a pool ofover 2,000 applicants, seven young men and women were chosen to compete in […] Read Article “2015 CEO1Month Finalists: Where Are They Now?”
From Cold Cuts to Corporate: How Interning Transformed My Self-Perspective
There I was, 20 years old, working minimum wage, going to school, and constantly wondering where my life was heading. Probably sounds like a cliché—because, well, it sort of is—but nonetheless it’s a reality for many of my fellow Millennials, and it’s about time someone laid our worries to rest. You can improve your life. […] Read Article “From Cold Cuts to Corporate: How Interning Transformed My Self-Perspective”
IT Career Transition Series – Part II: From Data Entry to Data Analyst
Adecco Engineering & Technology’s “IT Career Transition” series examines how to transition into information technology after having already started a career in another field. We’ll be sharing real-life stories along the way about professionals who’ve already embarked upon their IT careers after having left an unrelated one. Read on and continue to follow this series […] Read Article “IT Career Transition Series – Part II: From Data Entry to Data Analyst”
IT Career Transition Series – Part I: Why transition into IT?
Adecco Engineering & Technology’s “IT Career Transition” series examines how to transition into information technology after having already started a career in another field. We’ll be sharing real-life stories along the way about professionals who’ve already embarked upon their IT careers after having left an unrelated one. Read on and continue to follow this series […] Read Article “IT Career Transition Series – Part I: Why transition into IT?”
The Four Cs of Design Engineering Education
Welcome to Part II of our CAD Career Blog Series. Be sure to check out Part I of the series to learn more about CAD careers in high demand. Also, Part III lists the top 5 cities in the U.S. for finding a job in CAD Design. There are many pros and cons to seeking higher education […] Read Article “The Four Cs of Design Engineering Education”
Working Towards the New American Dream
Just a few decades ago, the American Dream meant personal wealth and a dream house in the suburbs to most people. During the booming post-war economy, these things weren’t extremely difficult to achieve thanks to the excessive job opportunities the country had to offer. View our infographic for more on the new American Dream! Today, the […] Read Article “Working Towards the New American Dream”
Who Will Be Adecco Group’s CEO for One Month?
Next week, seven young men and women will be arriving in Jacksonville, Florida to embark on a life changing experience. They will be vying for a chance to become Adecco Group North America’s ‘CEO for One Month’ – the summer internship of a lifetime. The #CEO1Month Internship As the ‘CEO for One Month’, the successful […] Read Article “Who Will Be Adecco Group’s CEO for One Month?”
Part II: What Baby Boomers Can Learn from Millennials
A recent Huffington Post article carried this provocative headline: “Millennials Work Better.” The article went on to make the case for why Millennials have a range of strengths that make them well-suited for the workplace. It also served up a refreshing break from the tired stereotypes that dog millennial workers. That being said, the headline […] Read Article “Part II: What Baby Boomers Can Learn from Millennials”