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Why using non-engineering interests is key to building your engineering network

March 3, 2019 by SolTheEngineer 2 Comments

The Situation . . . The day has ended and you are going out with your work buddies. Are you going to continue to talk about the details of a work project? You might complain about your boss. Or you might complain about office environment in general. You might even talk about the girl in . . . click to continue reading

Filed Under: Communication skills, Networking

Life is an OPEN BOOK test. Can you FIND the information you don’t know?

February 21, 2019 by SolTheEngineer Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: General skill improvement, Study methods

8 Networking tips for engineering conferences or job fairs

February 17, 2019 by SolTheEngineer 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Job search, Networking

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

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