There are Industrial Engineers who are project managers and consulting for small and large businesses. In a master’s program at USC, Project Management (PM) is one of the courses taught. Knowing PM is an important IE tool as well. The PM framework from the Project Management Institute (PMI) help any individuals going into consulting and focusing on project management to…
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Career Development, Chapter Activities, Events, Joint Event with Local Universities, Learning
IIE LA/OC at CPP Pomona: “Adv. Excel & BI Workshop”
by Stella Marie Mahakian • • 0 Comments
If you missed the first Adv. Excel and BI workshop last Oct 23 at USC, LA, you have another chance to attend and further advance your skills in Excel. Don’t miss it! Presentation by Michael Duncan, IIE President Leverage the full power of MS Excel at your workplace and for your professional advancement with this…
Career Development, Chapter Activities, Events
IIE LA-OC December Social Meeting
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Please join us for our upcoming Chapter Event! What:Â Our December Social Meeting will focus on professional development, as well as touching upcoming opportunities for involvement in Chapter events, leadership, and conferences. When: Thursday December 4th, 2014, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Where: Eureka! Huntington Beach (Bella Terra Mall):Â 7631 Edinger Ave. #1524, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Why: Networking,…
Events
Replay & What You Missed: Mar 22, 2012 IIE LA Meeting
by ted.flittner • • 0 Comments
Our March 2012 chapter meeting was a great success with good turn out, great speakers and an interesting look inside Baxter. Thanks to everyone who attended! Download the presentations here: Current & Future IE Career Paths, IE Consultancy Market in a Changing Economy & Tips on Job Search Strategies LinkedIn and Your Job Search Special…
Career Development, Learning
Five Tips to Ace Your Next Phone Interview
by Deborah.Walker • • 0 Comments
In today’s job market a phone interview is the first step toward a face-to-face interview. Yet most job seekers dread phone interviews. The lack of facial cues and body language tends to unnerve interviewees. If you feel this way as well, the following tips will help you feel more in control and confident for your…
Career Development, Learning
Three Rules of Career Management for 2012
by ted.flittner • • 1 Comment
article published courtesy of Deborah Walker The biggest difference between today’s employment world and that of our fathers’ is the rapid pace of corporate change. Expectations of company stability and long lasting employment are a thing of the past. If one isn’t tuned into the signals of corporate change it can mean an unexpected layoff…
Career Development, Learning
Three Resume Rules for Baby Boomers
by ted.flittner • • 0 Comments
article published courtesy of Deborah Walker The most common concern among job seekers over 50 is that their resume tends to date them. While it’s true that with age comes wisdom, it’s also true that securing a great new job becomes challenging after a certain age. If you are a member of the baby boomer…
Career Development, Learning
Calling All Recruiters – Is anyone out there?
by ted.flittner • • 0 Comments
Online job services were meant to automate the job search process and get job seekers in front of prospective new employers quicker. How well is it working for you? If you’ve sent out dozens of resumes and gotten little or no response it probably feels like you’re shooting your resume out into some vast black…
Announcements, Events
August 2011 IIE LA Webinar
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IIE-LA Chapter Aug activity has been posted in Linkedin! … it’s easy to attend … from the comfort of your computer! Webinar: “Benefits of Video in Lean Management” When: Thursday Aug 25th @ 11:30 AM Host: Luis Armendariz, Protime Systems Some companies are having difficulties in sustaining Lean. Others are reaping the benefits of video-recording…
Career Development, Learning
Know the Right Questions To Ask
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Reprinted by permission of Deborah Walker, Career Coach Most interview preparation books are filled with sample questions that you’ll have to answer during an interview. While it’s certainly important to know how to answer tough interview questions, it’s equally important to know how to ASK questions in an interview. There are three good reasons to be…