IEEE-USA would like to highlight resources and opportunities designed to support members’ professional growth and career development, which may be helpful during periods of transition. Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, prepare for interviews, develop future skills, change careers, or explore becoming an independent consultant, we have a variety of webinars and resources tailored to meet your needs.
One of the best routes to landing a new job or advancing in your career is networking. The following webinars focus on in-person and online networking:
Additional IEEE-USA webinar topics of interest include resume development, interviews, future skills, career transition and becoming an independent consultant.
Other IEEE-USA and IEEE resources include:
- IEEE-USA Consultant Finder
If you’re seeking consulting gigs, make it easy for companies and clients to find you. Upload your profile, and make it visible to organizations seeking your expertise. - IEEE-USA Resource Page for Unemployed or At-Risk Members
We’ve collected a whole set of assets specifically for members who find themselves without work, or in danger of becoming so. And don’t forget, unemployed members can request a 50% reduction in membership dues, under the special circumstances policy. Please contact IEEE Member Services at 1-800-678-IEEE for details. - U.S. Small Business Administration Guidance and Loan Resources
If you’re a small business owner, the SBA also has resources to help, including an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. - The IEEE Job Site
IEEE Job Site offers the top jobs available in Electrical and Electronics Engineer. Search and apply to open positions or post jobs on IEEE Job Site now. - IEEE Learning Network
With hundreds of educational courses available, ILN offers the latest in continuing education in engineering, technology, and more. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, refresh your skills, or just curious about the latest trends, ILN has the content you need. Topics covered include 5G, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, the Internet of Things (IoT), English for Technical Professionals, and more. - IEEE-USA InSight
IEEE-USA InSight’s career topics may include, but are not limited to: tips for conducting a successful job search, communicating effectively, negotiating salary, effectively utilizing social media, networking for success, strengthening engineering skills and competencies, identifying and learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities, and sharing successful business practices.
IEEE-USA also has online meeting spots where members can meet, collaborate and share information about career opportunities. U.S. IEEE members are invited to join Careers Connect-USA on IEEE Collabratec, and members are also invited to join the IEEE-USA Group on LinkedIn.
In addition, in response to the current situation in Washington, IEEE-USA has identified other resources that may be useful to members who may be dislocated from their jobs:
- Maryland’s “Maryland Public Servant Resource Website” provides links to professional outplacement services.
- The state of Virginia launched the “Virginia Has Jobs” web site. Counties in Northern Virginia also have put together a website to assist those affected by job loss. The site includes links to job listings and career centers. The site also has a section focused specifically on military veterans who are dislocated.
- The Office of Personnel Management has services to help federal employees transition into new positions.
- The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) published an article informing probationary federal employees of their rights and recourse if they become dislocated workers.
