Engineer Your Own Success E-Book

Anthony Fasano

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: IEEE PCS Professional Engineering Communication Series
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 440

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

Focusing on basic skills and tips for career enhancement, Engineer Your Own Success is a guide to improving efficiency and performance in any engineering field. It imparts valuable organization tips, communication advice, networking tactics, and practical assistance for preparing for the PE exam--every necessary skill for success. Authored by a highly renowned career coach, this book is a battle plan for climbing the rungs of any engineering ladder.

Leseprobe

CONTENTS

Cover

Series page

Title page

Copyright page

A Note From The Series Editor

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Part I: YOUR GUIDE TO ENGINEERING A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH

1 Building a Winning Résumé

1.1 Building a Winning Résumé (Online and Offline)

1.2 There Is One Key Factor to a Great Résumé

1.3 The Importance of Customizing Your Résumé

1.4 There Is a Formula to Building a Winning Résumé

1.5 Determining the Proper Length of a Résumé

1.6 Effectively Show non-engineering Experience on Your Résumé

1.7 The Importance of Honesty During the Interview Process

1.8 Seven Steps to Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Can Land a Job

1.9 Your LinkedIn Profile and Your Résumé Should Be Perfect Professional Snapshots

1.10 Key Points to Remember

References

2 Landing and Acing an Engineering Job Interview

2.1 Leverage LinkedIn Groups to Land a Job Interview

2.2 Understanding Prospective Employers and Their Needs

2.3 Interview Research and Preparation

2.4 Interview Etiquette and Attire

2.5 Performing During the Actual Interview

2.6 The Follow-Up to the Interview

2.7 Jobs Can Affect Your PE License

2.8 Key Points to Remember

Reference

Part II: THE 7 KEY ELEMENTS TO AN EXTRAORDINARY ENGINEERING CAREER

3 Career Goals Act as Your Destination

3.1 Career Goals Act as Your Destination

3.2 Start by Defining “Success”

3.3 Define Your Values

3.4 Ask Yourself Where, Why, What, How, and Who

3.5 More on Why

3.6 Think Big and Then Think BIGGER!

3.7 Formulate and Prioritize Your Goals

3.8 Be SMART and Use Small Steps for Big Results

3.9 Let Your Definition of Success Guide You

3.10 Motivate Yourself to Pursue Your Goals

3.11 Time to Celebrate!

3.12 Key Points to Remember

References

4 Obtain Credentials That Will Help You to Reach Your Goals

4.1 Credentials Bring You Credibility

4.2 Set Yourself Apart From Others

4.3 Recognizing the Difference Between Patience and Procrastination