As an engineer with 16+ years experience in the mechanical/energy engineering field, I can honestly say that the single most important course you can take and skill you can develop is . . . Public Speaking. Yes, you read that right. Public speaking is one of the most important classes I took while I was an undergraduate mechanical . . . click to continue reading
Want to be a successful engineer? Here are 4 non-technical habits every engineer should develop
No doubt, you need to have technical skills to be a successful engineer. However, as I have discussed in previous articles this is not enough to really move up in your career. To really succeed, you need to build up other peripheral skills and habits. I have talked about public speaking, networking, and writing as . . . click to continue reading
Why technical knowledge is not the key to your (engineering) success
Go to a top-ranked engineering school? Check. Get a graduate degree? Check Achieve several highly recognized licenses? Check. You did everything that you’re supposed to do. So why aren’t you moving up the ladder or getting the job opportunities you really desire? The honest truth is that all these achievements do is get your foot in the door. I . . . click to continue reading