If you are one of almost 2 million engineers in the United States looking for a mentor, then you have made a smart career decision. Studies show receiving mentoring from the right career mentor can make a measurable difference. So, what should you look for in career mentors? Here’s some suggestions.
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Going back to school at a later age in your career…is it a good thing to do?
Welcome to episode #32 of Engineering Career TV. The theme for today’s episode is: Is going back to school at a later age in your career a good idea?
I spend almost all of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world. The questions are typically focused on professional development for engineering professionals, especially relevant to practicing engineers.
You can submit questions for the show by clicking here.
Let’s jump into today’s topic: Is going back to school at a later age in your career a good idea? This topic is based on a question from Jay, who asks the following:
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Welcome to episode #27 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is how to get an engineering internship as a student.
I spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance their careers and live the lives they want to live.
You can submit questions for the show by clicking here.
Let’s jump into today’s topic: how to get an engineering internship as a student, which is based on a question from Ishan, who asks the following:
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Welcome to Episode #23 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is dealing with engineering clients going over your head.
I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance their careers and live the lives they want to live.
You can submit questions for the show by clicking here.
Let’s jump into today’s topic: dealing with engineering clients going over your head, which is based on a question from Al, who asks the following: [Read more…] about Dealing with Engineering Clients Going Over Your Head – Engineering Career TV Ep. 23
This is a guest blog post by Brian Howe.
1. Be unprepared…know the role you are interviewing for , basics about the company, their products (a general understanding is sufficient) and as much info about the interviewers as you can get (most of this information can be found on social media). I heard the story of a candidate interviewing with General Mills and was asked what his favourite General Mills product was. He knew they made cereal, so he named one of his favourites…Raisin Bran….a Post or Kellogg’s product, not General Mills.
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In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I answer 10 more questions related to career and personal development, submitted by The Engineering Career Coach Podcast listeners.
If you missed Session 23, click here to listen to the first 10 questions I answered.
The career-changing tip at the end of the show will provide you with a simple action that you can take to try to overcome any challenge or solve any problem in your career.
Below are the 10 questions that I answer on this show, each followed by a one-sentence snippet of the answer: [Read more…] about TECC 024: The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – 10 More Answers for 10 More Questions from 10 More Engineers
Featured Guest Blogger: JC Ryan from MyCollegesandCareers.com
Knowledge and skill often extend and expand engineering careers, but sometimes the squeaky wheel needs some amplifying in positive ways. Fortunately, engineers looking for ways to develop their careers and fortify positions can do so easily and simply.
Networking
One of the mainstays in any career field, networking with other engineering professionals and firms increases your professional profile among those with whom it counts.
Regardless of your engineering specialty, get to know those in the field and let them get to know you in return. Read their books, magazine articles and reports. Subscribe to their newsletters or e-zines and send comments to them. Ask pertinent questions that spotlight their specialty. Give them professional attention and respect without fawning over them.
Presentations
Attend professional conferences and seminars. Spend constructive time outside the conference room discussing the presented information, projects and other industry issues. Attending presentations of various forms extends your professional networking into national or international arenas, not just locally. However, if there’s an important conference in or near your city, don’t overlook that silver-platter opportunity. [Read more…] about 6 Simple Ways to Develop Your Engineering Career
