skills

Improve your networking skills by learning from other professionals

Without effective and proper networking techniques, you may not be maximizing your time while attending events or when reaching out to other professionals. While people have their own networking style that works for them, it may not work for others. You need to do what works best for you and your personality. At the same time, it never hurts to learn new ideas about networking from other...

Wisconsin Rapids firm will challenge student security skills

"Cyber attacks are increasing in complexity and sophistication, so it's essential to support collegiate cyber competitions that will help create the n...

Tech Council online feature will help match job seekers to skills needed

JobSightUSA helps companies that are considering locating or expanding in Wisconsin to quickly find and hi...

New UW master's program ramps up to fill demand for biotech skills

students will walk across the stage for their diplomas at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this weekend. For the past two years they've worked closely within a group of 20 classmates, up from last year's pilot class of 10, to get deeper sense of the three inseparable d...

Hone your pre-interview skills or you may lose that tech job

It was a shame. Though we liked him a lot, he failed a big test when he came to the interview: "Tell us what you know about our organization," we said. He said: "Though I don't know too much just now, I am excited to learn more." A big, silent gong sounded. It's si...

Is America prepared to win the global skills race?

Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank, is famous for, among other things, saying things no one understands (and sounding smart doing it). Recently however, he managed to speak quite plainly (by Greenspan standards) about the skills problem that now exists within the American workforce. Here's what the Fed chief said about it during his semi-annual rep...

Choice of next UW president comes down to matching skills with the challenge

MADISON Heres how a truthful employment ad for the job of University of Wisconsin President might have read: HELP WANTED Major Midwest university system seeks a chief executive officer who can multi-task and keep the following groups happy: Board of Regents, professors, academic staff, students and campus chancellors, most of whom can overrule or ignore you. State legislators also c...

21st century skills, the future of technology and education

MADISON s Madison chapter, last Thursday evening....