SWE's Career Insights Podcasts bring SWE to you in a portable, audio format that fits your busy "on the go" lifestyle.
Download these podcasts to enjoy the convenience of listening to career advancement advice
and tips, discussions on work-life balance, and other professional and
personal development topics on your own time. Check
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A New Look at Hostile Workplaces from the Winter 2009 issue of SWE Magazine 03/04/2009 Podcast
A word of advice to ambitious, intelligent, and savvy female engineers: Look closely at your prospective culture, because cultures that tolerate bullies can make your life miserable. Psychologists and researchers agree there's often not much that can be done in a company whose leaders are bullies -- except to play nice or ferret out a powerful, healthy supporter who can change the system.
Career Toolbox: Stand out through Service
from the Fall 2008 issue of SWE Magazine
A discussion of how volunteer and co-op experiences can provide
technical leadership opportunities and experiences for undergraduates.
The Career Toolbox article was written by SWE Editorial Board member,
Bianca McCartt.
University Labs Fuel a New Era in Energy
from the Fall 2008 issue of SWE Magazine
While gas prices rise so does the pursuit of sustainable, cost
effective energy. In the Fall 2008 issue of SWE Magazine, Charlotte
Thomas's article examines the mounting efforts behind developing
renewable forms of energy, and how universities and corporations are
pouring resources into finding solutions to carry us into a new era of
energy production and consumption.
A conversation with Sandra Postel, vice president and general manager of propulsion systems for Boeing Commercial Airplanes and the 2007 SWE Upward Mobility Award.
Linda Freeman from Rockwell Automation interviews Sandra Postel about the role of women in senior levels of leadership in engineering and technology .
In this podcast with Jody
Guastella Jones of Chrysler LLC, you will hear some valuable tips on
style, clothing and accessories that are crucial for making a good
impression, whether you are interviewing for your first job or working
your way up the career ladder.
In this interview with Melissa Zaczek of Cummins Inc., we provide
advice on how you can be better prepared and stand out at a career fair
so you can land the professional position you want.