In these 25 years that have passed since the beginning of my career, I have the pleasure of interacting both with a number of young engineers just beginning their careers and with a lot of students at who are working towards their engineering degree.
Quite naturally, this interaction often spawns discussion about careers and the question invariably arises, “How can I succeed in engineering?”
I wish I could give them a mathematical equation whose solution would guarantee their success. But I know of no such equation. I have, however, gained some insights about succeeding in engineering that my fellow engineers and I have learned over the years.
I offer 15 insights and hope they will be beneficial in helping young engineers focus and manage their careers.
This presentation focuses on 15 vital aspects in engineering that are usually learned after graduation but can make the difference between success and failure in one’s engineering career.
If I want to say my opinion very briefly about this presentation, it will be this: “What I Wish I Knew When I Was in University.”
Myths and facts about Engineering (pdf- 1.3 MB)
