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In this episode, we talk to Joseph Camajani, SE, a principal and client executive at IMEG Corp about his global engineering experiences across five continents. He highlights the challenges he encountered, and how working abroad influenced his outlook on engineering and project execution. He also provides some great advice for aspiring engineers looking to explore professional opportunities outside their local vicinity.
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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Joseph:
- Can you take us through your journey of working abroad and highlight some of your experiences?
- Can you elaborate on the challenges you faced when working abroad, such as cultural and language barriers, and adapting to different systems like the metric system and local drawing standards?
- What were the language barriers like while working overseas as an engineer, and how did you manage to convey technical information to people who may not have had a strong grasp of English?
- How has your international experience shaped your perspective on engineering and project delivery upon returning home?
- What advice do you have for young engineers who may be hesitant to work abroad, and how can they prepare themselves for such an opportunity?
- What do you think are the biggest challenges and opportunities in the engineering industry, and how do you suggest addressing them?
- What skills do you recommend for engineers looking to advance their careers into project management or principal roles?
