Does Work-Life Balance Exist? A Myth or a Reality?
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a work-life balance requires creativity, passion for work, and a contemporary way of thinking. As corporate life stretches to late night hours, many successful employees have started to figure out ways to mingle their work life with their personal life, so that they are able to fulfill their commitments to both.
Technology, Innovation, and Smart Cities – What Civil Engineers Need to Know – Ep 124
If you are not going to be smart and are not known to be using smart technology, businesses and people are not going to live in those cities. Smart cities are going to attract the best and the brightest, whether it is residence, or whether it is businesses.
One Trick for Making Better Engineering Decisions
The top person in any organization must be a decision-maker. Ideally, this person would be good at making engineering decisions on a daily basis.
Women in Civil Engineering – Inclusion, Diversity, and STEM Oh My! – Ep 123
In this Civil Engineering Podcast episode, I speak with Monica Morales, PE, ENV SP who is a water engineer for Jacobs about the importance of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Monica also discusses sustainability through STEM Outreach and the importance of women in engineering.
How to Handle Tough Interview Questions for Engineers
Preparing for an interview is crucial for moving you forward in starting your engineering career. One of the best ways to get ready for your interview is by tackling the tough questions with a strategy.
Working in the Public Sector Versus Private Sector for Civil Engineering Professionals – Ep 119
John M. Keller PE, PMP, Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority talks about the differences between working in the public sector versus private sector.
3 Actions Engineering Professionals Can Take to Build Their Personal Brands
Engineers should constantly be evolving in order to move forward in their careers by taking personal development efforts to enhance personal branding. Personal brands’ tools enable you to communicate and promote who you are and what you’re destined to do.
Why Technical Skills Alone Won’t Get You That Engineering Job
Technical skills are the tools of the trade for engineers. If you want to find your perfect job, you can’t let your technical background do all the talking. In today’s hyper-competitive work environment, the winning formula for an engineer’s job application involves showcasing technical/hard skills, accomplishments, and soft skills.
The Importance of Staying Calm, Cool, and Collected as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 117
As a Civil Engineering, you are going to get in front of an audience at some point in your career. Staying calm, cool, and collected in these situations, will often time keep the audience calm as well.
6 Hacks for Maintaining and Tracking P.E. Licenses
Engineers are known for accuracy, attention to detail, and finding elegant solutions to complex problems. Yet when it comes to licensing, most firms lack a functional, comprehensive system to safeguard compliance. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to eliminate those risks and manage all aspects of your firm’s licensing efficiently and effectively.