As technology continues to evolve from traditional ‘turn-the-crank’ engineering to total autonomy, the gap in experience and desired skill level seems to widen each day. Today, organizations are seeking engineers with 5+ years of experience, when in reality, the technology companies want the engineers to work on is only now becoming a standard in engineering processes and workflows. How does our industry overcome this gap in experience? What can companies do to communicate this gap to potential employees?

Career enhancement is not always easy to achieve. When we talk about career enhancement it doesn’t always entail moving to a better position, but instead, it encompasses expanding your skill set, distinguishing yourself from others, and getting more involved where you see fit. Some people aim to move upward in a company, advancing to every new opportunity they can find. While others who, instead of moving upward, just want to enhance themselves in order to excel in the position they currently have.

Despite the rumors and hearsay on the internet, there is not an exact science on how to apply and land your dream job. The job search process is grueling, and this article aims to alleviate the stresses felt by the modern-day applicant.