Career Advice

Entries for March 2013

Seven Interview Etiquette and Attire Guidelines for Your Next Engineering Job Interview

The day has come, and you are getting ready to head out to the engineering job interview that you wo... More >>
A Simple but Comprehensive Five-Point Plan for Becoming a Powerful Engineering Leader

I often draw on quotes in my career to provide inspiration and motivation to strive towards my goals... More >>
Good Conversations Start with Preparation

Talking in every professional situation requires advanced thought.  Even if you're an old pro a... More >>
Engineers, Give Your Prospective Employers a Glance at How You Would Work for Them

Recently, at one of my Engineer Your Own Success seminars, an engineer came up to me on the break af... More >>
Not Getting Your Message Through?

Communicating is everything. This is an absolutist statement, but it’s true.  It doesn&rs... More >>
Take Control of Your Meetingsā€¦Please!

Meetings exist to get things done.  Meetings also exist to accomplish a set of specific items d... More >>
Where Do You Find the Faith to Leave Your Engineering Job in This Economy?

An engineer recently asked me the question: How do I step out on faith or not be afraid to leave my... More >>

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