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Getting an MBA

TSEC 094: How Getting an MBA Can Help You Elevate Your Engineering Career

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Getting an MBAIn this episode, we talk to Damon Ho, MBA, a segment market manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, about how getting an MBA can help you in your engineering career and the type of careers that engineers with an MBA can pursue.

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Getting an MBA

Getting an MBA

Getting an MBA

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Damon:

  • Why did you decide to pursue a career in engineering and how did you identify and find your niche in the industry?
  • What made you decide to go for an MBA and how has it helped you in your engineering career?
  • What are some of the benefits of getting an MBA after you graduate as an engineer?
  • How do you know which engineering discipline is right for you and what career can engineers with an MBA pursue?
  • Why do you think saying yes to opportunities in your career is important?
  • Why is it important for engineers to have a mentor or a role model in their careers?
  • Do you have any career advice for structural engineers?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Getting an MBA Can Help You Elevate Your Engineering Career:

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TECC 276: How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills

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public speaking skillsIn this episode, we talk to Nathaniel (Nat) Forgotson, Vice President, and Program Manager at Science Systems and Applications, Inc about effective public communication skills for engineers, and how he used wrestling to train students on public speaking skills.

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public speaking skills

public speaking skills

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Public Speaking Skills:

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TECC 263: Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director

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Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director

In this episode, we talk to Jessi Hall, the Senior Director for Vertical Integration at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington, about her career and how she transitioned from engineer to engineering director at a large firm.

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Transitioning From Engineer

Transitioning From Engineer

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director:

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TSEC 59: Starting Your Own Engineering Company (What You Need to Know)

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In this episode, we talk to Michael Howell, P.E., SE, president and owner of Arrow Engineering. Mike is a licensed structural engineer who has experience as both a contractor and a designer. He specializes in providing engineering services for design-build projects and has experience in several different types of projects. We talk to Michael about starting your own engineering company.

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Own Engineering Company

Own Engineering Company

Own Engineering Company

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michael:

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