Tag: Career
-
Tips to Learn New Software Faster
As an engineer, I have new software all the time and sometimes I need to learn them fast. Whether you’re learning for fun, school, or work, here are some tips to get you the working knowledge you need. Figure Out What It Does You can save a lot of time if you understand what the…
-
Why Should You Become a Licensed PE?
If you are researching this, you are likely familiar with the P.E. license and you’re debating whether the hassle is worth it. In my opinion, it absolutely is. The benefits of being a Professional Engineer far outweigh the work required to become one. If you’re still on the fence, here are five reasons you should…
-
How to Network Effectively
In this post, I summarize the lessons on networking from the freeway guide: Effective Networking by David Nour. You need to understand that effective networking can make a difference in your personal and professional. As with everything, your mindset is invaluable. If you see networking as one more thing you have to do, you’ll likely…
-
What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Engineer
I’ve been working as an engineer for nearly a year now and my illusions have been shattered. I am sure I will continue to learn more as I gain experience and work on more projects, but this post is about the five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineer. 1. School won’t teach…
-
On Surviving Your First Year as An Engineer After College
So, you finished engineering school, and you passed your fundamentals of engineering exam. That’s a great accomplishment and I’m proud of you. Maybe you think things will be easy from now on, that was me about a year ago. As you enter the engineering industry, you might feel as if you’re thrown off a cliff…
-
How to Make the Best Out of Your Internship
Internships are the most valuable thing you can do while getting your engineering degree. I wish I had learned this when I first started engineering school. Unfortunately, I only did one internship toward the end of my college career, but it taught me so much in so little time. I used some of the techniques…
-
Questions I ask During Interviews
I have been to at least 10 interviews in the past six years, and I have learned a lot. This post is about the questions you should ask during your interview. I reckon they might not all be applicable depending on the job you’re applying for. I have compiled this list to help me find…
-
How to Pick Your Civil Engineering Specialization
Back in engineering school, I picked Civil Engineering as my major, but I wasn’t sure what specialization I wanted to get into. If you’re struggling with what you want to do maybe this post can help you. There are five main categories of Civil Engineering specializations: When picking a specialization, consider these three metrics: Need/IncomeThe…
-
Career & Education Goals
Welcome to my journey of self-discovery, growth, and unyielding ambition! I invite you to explore my career goals and educational aspirations. General Career Languages Coding
Suzie Key Tima 