Welcome to the IEEE Orlando Section
Professional Activities Portal, the main website for the IEEE-Orlando
Professional Activities Committee for Engineers. We hope you find this site a
useful resource in your journey to a rewarding and successful career in the
Orlando Section and abroad. If you are a student or recent graduate your best
place to start is by browsing though these pages in chronological order. Each
page offers advice and web resources related to the subject. If you are
experienced or know your way around feel free to browse directly to your topics
of interest. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please email the chair
at h.hassan@ieee.org.
“Know Thy
Self”
Whether
you are a student, recent graduate, or a seasoned engineer, you must be able to
assess, communicate and market yourself professionally. Many of us need
improvement in these so-called “soft-skills” and although the concepts are
simple, the art of self assessment can be both extremely difficult and yet
integral to your professional development.
“Be
Prepared”
There is a
lot of information regarding out-sourcing and off-shoring these days. While
there are pros and cons, the one thing you can be certain of is that your
competition is growing globally. Fear not, for well positioned professional
engineers can protect themselves simply by expecting the worst and making
preparations for it. The most important facet of being prepared is staying
marketable under all circumstances, and being aware of your financial
situation. For students, the lessons learned in Career Planning 101 or by
working with Career Counselors is priceless.
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“Get
and Stay Connected ”
The
greatest resource you have just might be the online and professional resources
of the IEEE. You are a member of the largest technical and professional
organization in the world! This means that you are a small blip on the global
IEEE network, through Regions, Sections, and Online Communities. You local and
online peers offer guidance and advice, not to mention referrals and
professional connections that can only be made through your involvement and
interaction with other professionals. These are priceless when your luck sours
or you are looking for answers to hard to make decisions and questions. The
majority of our membership have been working professionals for 10+ years, let
them mentor you, officially or otherwise. You shouldn’t be surprised that these
interactions often are mutually beneficial for mentors in the form or reverse
mentoring! Sometimes it also pays to stay in touch with Recruiters, but always
be cautious of who you are dealing with and the terms involved (pay no fees and
don’t believe everything you hear).
Volunteers
The IEEE
Orlando Section offers many rewarding volunteer opportunities as part of a
dynamic network of engineering professionals; you can work as team in any
number of areas, such as Professional Development (PACE), Affinity Groups like
GOLD & WIE, Section Operations, Chapter Operations (Power Engineering
Society, Communications Society, Computer Society, etc.), web-development
(various), publications (IEEE Orlando Section Monthly, IEEE Spectrum),
recruitment, Student Activities, and University & Industry Relations. If
you are interested contact any of the respective ORLANDO SECTION Executive
Committee officers, we will forward your information to the proper channels.
Please provide a Resume and
a brief Bio.
Partnerships
The IEEE
Orlando Section is currently seeking partnerships with local institutions,
organizations, corporations, and individuals. The IEEE offers many valuable
services for professional development and technical activities, as well as
being a world leader in technical standards development. We ask those
interested to contact the Section Chairman, and to include specific terms and
areas of collaborative interest.
The
Professional Activities Committee for Engineers (P.A.C.E.) is a grassroots network
of IEEE volunteers and committees organized at the section and chapter level in
the US with support from their respective regions and the IEEE-USA. The PACE
Network promotes the professional interests of IEEE's U.S. members and provides
a mechanism for communication of members' views on their professional needs.
Each section PACE Chair is responsible for the following [6] Activities:
1.
IEEE Orlando Section Spring Conference, March 28, 2020. We will have a PACE
Speaker to address careers in ECE for all IEEE members and IEEE Student
Members. Please plan to attend.