The Grades Are Out!Mar 19 2013 The new ASCE 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure is now available at www.infrastructurereportcard.org and as a tablet and phone app on the iTunes and Google Play stores. Every four years, ASCE issues the Report Card which evaluates conditions and investment needs for major sectors of infrastructure — including roads, bridges, drinking water systems, ports,… TMI on Social Media Can Leave You DOA at Your Next InterviewJan 20 2013 Somewhere on the walk back from the karaoke bar to our hotel in Montreal, one of the other younger members attending the ASCE conference with me turned and exclaimed, “I hope none of the pictures from that experience make it on Facebook.” Photos of an off-key performance of Love Shack are probably tame enough for… 5 Tips to Successfully Connect through LinkedIn (Part II)Dec 18 2012 Are you on LinkedIn? Does your public profile portray you well? If you established a profile long ago and haven’t really changed anything since then, it’s time to revisit and reflect on your presence there. Think of your profile as the window dressing of your LinkedIn brand. If the display is bare or has a… 5 Tips to Successfully Connect on LinkedIn (Part I)Dec 03 2012 By now, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. It’s a social networking site used for business. LinkedIn reported over 175 million registered users as of June 2012. That’s a lot of potential connections. If you’re a working professional or job searching, having a presence on LinkedIn is essential. Although LinkedIn offers a premium membership with lots… Social Media – Living in a New ParadigmJan 09 2012 I’ve heard several news stories recently that Detroit’s automakers are on track to be the next big comeback kings. After years of layoffs and even financial restructuring, they are leaner organizations bent on reinventing themselves and recapturing the hearts (and wallets) of consumers. After listening to an interview with Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company’s… @social media #asce2011Oct 29 2011 Social media is changing the way we communicate. I moderated a session at the ASCE 2011 conference exploring the ways that civil engineers are using social media sites. I was really surprised by the unique role that social media plays in helping people find jobs, letting government get the word out about public safety and… Sustainable Social MediaSep 12 2011 The rise in popularity of social networking sites has been fast and largely unpredicted. Given the ease with which people can connect with old and new friends, no wonder over 400 million people belong to a social network. Additionally, social networking sites make planning parties a breeze, kill time and Angry Birds, and have introduced… |
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