Failure Happens So Be Agile

Christian Knutson posted on April 16, 2013

It's inevitable that some projects, both work-related and life-related, will fail. It’s a simple fact that you can't achieve success witho...

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Mr. Engineer, Check Your Comfort Zone at the Door

L. Eric Culverson posted on April 15, 2013

In the global economy, your technical skills only take you so far.

In the post-recession era, the workplace has changed. Engineers no longer have the luxory of being purely technical. This requires moving beyond your comfort zone to fully develop your communication, leadership and creative skills.

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Always Consider How an Engineering Job Will Affect Obtaining Your PE License

Anthony Fasano posted on April 10, 2013

Something that is very important to consider before accepting any engineering job is how it will affect your ability to obtain a Professional Engineer...

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Hacking Your Life? For What Reasons?

Christian Knutson posted on April 09, 2013

The onslaught of “get things done” software tools, books and blog posts about great tips (1.7B hits on Google!) is mind-boggling. It...

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You’ve Got to Be Good at Gauging Your Own Performance

Christian Knutson posted on April 02, 2013

In any job you’re doing you’ve got to be good at gauging your own performance. It doesn’t matter if you’re working in a ...

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Seven Interview Etiquette and Attire Guidelines for Your Next Engineering Job Interview

Anthony Fasano posted on March 27, 2013

The day has come, and you are getting ready to head out to the engineering job interview that you worked tirelessly to land. The following are some gu...

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There’s Always Enough Time for What’s Important

Christian Knutson posted on March 25, 2013

Is the problem that there’s not enough time or is it not enough focus on what’s really important? After two decades of working tasks...

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A Simple but Comprehensive Five-Point Plan for Becoming a Powerful Engineering Leader

Anthony Fasano posted on March 20, 2013

I often draw on quotes in my career to provide inspiration and motivation to strive towards my goals. However, I recently found a quote that not only ...

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Good Conversations Start with Preparation

Christian Knutson posted on March 18, 2013

Talking in every professional situation requires advanced thought. Even if you're an old pro at the pitch business, you still need to prepare.&n...

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Engineers, Give Your Prospective Employers a Glance at How You Would Work for Them

Anthony Fasano posted on March 12, 2013

This is a guest post by engineering career coach Anthony Fasano, P.E. of Powerful Purpose Associates. Anthony is giving away a special webinar for Eng...

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