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TCEP 153: Concrete Trends and Career Development Strategies for Civil Engineering Professionals

September 23, 2020 By EMI

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Concrete TrendsIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Ron Burg, P.E., the Executive Vice President of the American Concrete Institute, also known as ACI. Ron discusses some interesting trends in the world of concrete, but also provides some important strategies for career development for civil engineering professionals based on his long and successful career journey.

Engineering Quotes:

concrete trends

concrete trends

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ron:

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Filed Under: Business Development, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: ACI, American Concrete Institute, building codes and standards, Career Development, Career Development Strategies, CE professionals, civil engineering professionals, Concrete Trends, construction protocols, gaining hands-on experience, interesting trends, Nanotechnology, P.E, resilience, Ron Burg, sustainability

Overcoming Resistance When Developing Your Personal Brand

May 26, 2020 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Jamie Buck

personal branding

In this article, I’d like to discuss how I stumbled onto the path of personal branding by identifying my area of expertise. By sharing this story, I hope you are able to take a few shortcuts to finding your own path to personal branding.

First, why are personal branding and expertise important?

  1. Personal branding is a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd, a time-tested cornerstone of career development. Additionally, it invites conversation with like-minded folks.
  2. Developing expertise is essential to personal branding. It may be subjective but can be seen as a skill that adds additional value. You may ask, don’t we all have expertise? Well, yes and no. To the outside world, a discipline (such as engineering) may be seen to have a level of expertise, but within the bounds of that discipline, at best, it can be a level playing field unless you actively build your expertise.

personal branding

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Filed Under: Blog, Personal Development and Professionalism Tagged With: area of expertise, build your expertise, Career Development, developing expertise, differentiate yourself, Jamie Buck, level of expertise, long-term investment, Overcoming Resistance, Perform an audit, personal brand, Personal Branding, post assets, Remove threats

TECC 204: How to Show Your Company You Are Ready for Engineering Management

June 11, 2019 By EMI

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Ready for Engineering ManagementIn episode 204 of The Engineering Career Coach, I will be answering some questions that we received from our listeners about career development and goal setting, specifically on leveraging accomplishments and about how to show your company that you are ready for an engineering management position.

Engineering Quotes:

Ready for Engineering Management

Here Are the Questions and Related Answers Discussed in This Episode:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: achieve a goal, ask for a raise, Career Development, Discuss your accomplishments, engineering management positions, goal setting, leave the company you work for, leveraging accomplishments, ready for engineering management, standard raises

What Engineers Should Look for When Choosing Career Mentors

June 27, 2018 By EMI

This is a guest post by Carol Evenson
Career Mentors

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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Filed Under: Blog, Personal Development and Professionalism Tagged With: Accountability, career decision, Career Development, career mentor, Career Mentors, Career Success, Carol Evenson, communication skills, employee recognition program, Engineering, meet regularly, mentee, Motivation, passion, productive contributor, time management, youth development

Is Going Back to School at a Later Age in your Career a Good Idea?

October 23, 2017 By EMI

Going back to school at a later age in your career…is it a good thing to do?




Q: Is going back to school at a later age in your career 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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Filed Under: Engineering Career TV Tagged With: advantage of graduating, back to engineering school, career, career choices, Career Development, choices, civilengineering, Engineering, engineering age, engineering choices, Engineering jobs, Going back to school, graduating at a later age, graduation, higher salary, intern, job, money, salary, work experience

How to Get an Engineering Internship as a Student – Engineering Career TV Ep. 27

September 18, 2017 By EMI




Q: How can I get an engineering internship as a student?

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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Filed Under: Engineering Career TV Tagged With: career advice, career builder, Career Development, college, Engineering, engineering advice, engineering job, engineering students, engineeringinternships, guide, how to get an internship, internship, interviews, jobs, leverage, make money, money, network, prepare, relationships, relfections, resume, school, study, top tier university

Dealing with Engineering Clients Going Over Your Head – Engineering Career TV Ep. 23

August 14, 2017 By EMI




Q: How can I deal with engineering clients going over my head?

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

Filed Under: Engineering Career TV Tagged With: approach, career advice, Career Development, Civil Engineering, conflict, Engineering, Engineering clients, going over your head, how to be assertive, job, overpowering clients, questions, rude clients, Supervisor, unfair, working

Top 5 Things NOT To Do in a Job Interview for Engineers

October 17, 2016 By EMI

This is a guest blog post by Brian Howe.

Interview1. 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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Filed Under: Blog, Career Goals and Challenges Tagged With: Brian Howe, Career Development, close the interview, Engineering Interview, sabotage the interview, Things not to do in a interview

TECC 024: The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – 10 More Answers for 10 More Questions from 10 More Engineers

July 29, 2014 By EMI

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Engineering Management InstituteIn 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.

“Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint, and begin to build.” – Robert Collier

Engineering Management InstituteThe 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

Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, Communication/Public Speaking, Credentials, Job Search/Salary/Relocation, Leadership/Management, Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Career Development, personal development

6 Simple Ways to Develop Your Engineering Career

May 17, 2011 By EMI

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

Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, Job Search/Salary/Relocation, Networking/Client Relations Tagged With: Career Development, networking

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