What resources could help with an engineering-related job hunt?

Ask Control Engineering blog offers links to resources that could help a subscriber with a engineering-related job hunt.

By Mark T. Hoske July 4, 2014

Question: What resources are available to help with an engineering related job hunt?

Answer: Control Engineering offers and links to a number of articles and resources that could help those interested in automation, controls, and instrumentation in a job search. 

Annual career and salary survey offers benchmarks and advice about engineering careers.

Engineers are in demand more than ever because of changing industry demographics, and sometimes recruiters can help.

Understand what noncontrol engineers should know about control engineers.

Various job boards are available, including on the LinkedIn group moderated by Control Engineering. Link to it atop www.controleng.com.

Stay current on training and hot topics. Control Engineering offers webcasts, videos, some for PDHs, and many article based tutorials to ensure those interested in this profession stay relevant. 

Link to articles mentioned at the bottom of this post or search for your topic of interest using the search function at www.controleng.com.

Add other resources, questions, or comments using the comment area below.

– Mark T. Hoske, content manager, Control Engineering, mhoske@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Mark Hoske has been Control Engineering editor/content manager since 1994 and in a leadership role since 1999, covering all major areas: control systems, networking and information systems, control equipment and energy, and system integration, everything that comprises or facilitates the control loop. He has been writing about technology since 1987, writing professionally since 1982, and has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from UW-Madison.