Practical career advice for engineers. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Radovan Zdero.
• Authors: Zdero, Radovan
• Contents: Part 1: Basics. Letter 1. What’s an Engineer?. Letter 2. The Different Types of Engineers: The “Classic 4” and Their Spin-Offs. Letter 3. A Brief History of How Engineers Built Civilization: Ancient Times to Today. Part 2: Preparation. Letter 4. To B.E. or Not to B.E.: Studying Engineering in University. Letter 5. Why (and Why Not) to Get a Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering. Letter 6. Professional Engineering Status: Societies, Certifications, Designations. Part 3: Principles. Letter 7. The Science of Engineering: How to Use Scientific Principles and Procedures. Letter 8. The Art of Engineering: How to Unlock and Maximize the Engineer’s Creativity. Letter 9. The Business of Engineering: How to Understand and Apply Business Principles. Letter 10. The Ethics of Engineering: Understanding the Moral Duties of the Engineer. Letter 11. The Personal Traits of an Engineer: Typical Attributes of an Effective Engineer. Part 4: Workforce. Letter 12. Where Do Engineers Work? University, Industry, Government. Letter 13. Start Your Engineering Career: How to Get a Good Job. Letter 14. Keep Your Engineering Career: How to Make Your Boss Happy. Letter 15. Advance Your Engineering Career: How to Climb Ladders and Cross Bridges. Letter 16. Personal Organization Skills for Engineers: The “Clompass” Strategy. Letter 17. Communication Skills for Engineers: Speaking and Writing Effectively. Letter 18. Leadership Skills for Engineers: How to Lead Others Effectively. Letter 19. From Screws to Space Stations: All Engineering is Important. Letter 20. Have An Engineer’s Eye: Watching for Future Technologies. Letter 21. Protect Your Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyrights, and More. Part 5: Aftermath. Letter 22. Engineering Your Retirement: Staying Active in Science and Technology.
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 620.0023; Engineering -- Vocational guidance
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000434590; 9781000434569; 9781003193081
• Related ISBNs: 9781032044132; 9781032044118
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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