Gain the non-engineering skills you need for engineering success!
Earlier today, I saw the tweet to the left and it really spoke to me. I have similarly thought the same thing when it comes to education as well as employee/boss dynamics. We do a disservice to others when we expect them to know everything right off the top of their head. Nobody should be . . . click to continue reading
Heading to a conference or attending a job fair? Here are 7 tips I use personally that can help you get the most out of the event. Have a game plan – It is unlikely that you will have time to make real connections with the whole crowd or all of the presenters at a . . . click to continue reading
The Excuses . . . When I suggest a network is crucial for ALL engineers regardless of their place in life, I’ve heard a myriad of responses . . . Why do I need a network, I’m not looking for a job? Why bother, it’s not like I know anyone who can help? I don’t . . . click to continue reading
Have you heard ever the phrase that someone “writes like an engineer”? If you have, you’ll know that this is never meant as a compliment. It is used to disparage the writing skills of engineers who supposedly only care about math and science. While they are usually blown out of proportion, most stereotypes begin with at least some . . . click to continue reading
Studying 30 minutes every day from Monday through Friday equals 2.5 hours. Right? Well, that depends on what you mean by “equals”. If you care about actual TIME, then then yes, those five study periods do equal 2.5 hours. However, if you care about QUALITY and EFFECTIVENESS of the studying, then answer would be no. . . . click to continue reading
Every single year, at the end of each semester, I get contacted by some of the students I mentor who tell me they have just failed a class. Some are worried how they will tell their parents. Some are worried that it will put their scholarship in jeopardy. Some think of themselves as failures overall. . . . click to continue reading
