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Why you need to build your engineering network EVEN if you are not job searching

January 27, 2019 by SolTheEngineer 10 Comments

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 . . . click to continue reading

Filed Under: Networking

Why (many) engineers suck at writing and what can we do about it . . .

January 21, 2019 by SolTheEngineer Leave a Comment

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 . . . click to continue reading

Filed Under: Communication skills, General skill improvement

Studying by Cramming or Pacing? AKA, when 1+1+1 does not equal 3.

January 6, 2019 by SolTheEngineer 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: General skill improvement, Study methods

“Will you be my friend?” 3 Tips for Getting Strangers to Connect on LinkedIn (and beyond)

November 29, 2018 by SolTheEngineer 4 Comments

When we were in kindergarten, we could walk up to another kid and just say “Hey, wanna be my friend?” It was as simple as that.  No context was needed and then we’d run off and play. Can you imagine if that worked in the business world?  “Hey, can I work here?” and then you’d go . . . click to continue reading

Filed Under: Networking

Four habits to help boost your technical & non-technical engineering skills

November 23, 2018 by SolTheEngineer 2 Comments

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BS versus legitimate excuses After showing up 45 minutes late for a client inspection in New York City, the junior engineer said to me without the slightest hint of sarcasm . . .”Sorry I’m late, the subway was crowded this morning”.  Are you kidding me?!?!  This is New York City and the subway is crowded . . . click to continue reading

Filed Under: General skill improvement

Why technical knowledge is NOT the key to your (engineering) success

November 1, 2018 by SolTheEngineer 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: Communication skills, General skill improvement, Networking

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