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The First 90 Days: Succeeding in a New Position

AIChE Webinar
May 26, 2010
Dr. Ron Elsdon

This session is of benefit to anyone moving into a new position, or contemplating such a move in the future, whether at an early or later career stage.

Communicate with Power, Tone up Your Skills

AIChE Webinar
Dec 2, 2009
Peter Lederman

This webinar presents ways to tone up your skills by organizing your thoughts and messages to be most effective in this age of fast communications.

Dealing with Difficult People

AIChE Webinar
Aug 5, 2009
Douglas Ludlow

In this webinar, Professor Douglas Ludlow shares his insight and advice about how to deal with difficult people.

Six Sigma for Chemical Engineers

AIChE Webinar
Jul 8, 2009
Dr. George Liebermann

This short introduction to the basics of Six Sigma highlights the most important features of this methodology and summarize the major variants in use by industry.

Networking and Connecting for Chemical Engineers

AIChE Webinar
Jun 10, 2009
Dr. Ron Elsdon

A key characteristic distinguishing many who are highly effective in a work setting is the ability to connect with others, to network. This is true whether considering job transition or progression within an organization.

Use Cloud Tools to Collaborate

July
2012
Career Catalyst
Loraine Kasprzak
Internet-based applications are changing the way chemical engineers collaborate. These virtual tools can help project teams make decisions more quickly, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

Advance Your Career in 8 Words or Less

August
2002
Special Section
Kate Wendleton
A short, simple and concise message can be an effective way to let others know about your accomplishments and your worth.

Improve Your Telephone Skills

May
2003
Career Catalyst
Make the most of this important tool by practicing some common sense and good etiquette. RobertW.Bly-

Getting Started in Social Media

January
2012
Career Catalyst
Loraine Kasprzak
Engineers can derive professional benefits from Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter, and other social media. Here is some practical advice on using these tools effectively, whether you are a veteran or a relative novice.

Forging Career Security

December
2005
Career Catalyst
David Madison
Eight things to do when you’re not job hunting.

Should You Accept an International Assignment?

August
2003
Career Catalyst
C. Delia Contreras, Fabio Bravo
Consider the career- and family-related benefits and trade-offs of an overseas experience, as well as whether you have what it takes to be successful in such a position.

Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career

March
2012
Career Catalyst
Loraine Kasprzak
LinkedIn - the social media tool most often used by professionals - allows you to establish an online presence, connect with others, and find business and job opportunities.

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