1st Edition

What Every Engineer Should Know About Career Management

By Mike Ficco Copyright 2009
    260 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    264 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Thanks to their education, experience, and general philosophical orientation, many engineers fail to notice critical issues in the workplace that can directly impact their career advancement and day-to-day job satisfaction. This text focuses on career management, and the accompanying importance of human and social interactions in the office. Although framed in the engineering environment, it provides observations on people skills relevant to all occupations. Using an informal, yet professional style, the author takes a mentorship approach by offering suggestions and anecdotes devoid of lecturing.

     

    THE ENGINEERING CAREER Education. Framing the Corporate Landscape. On the Job. Alternate Career Paths. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Product Development Overview. Plan the Effort. Begin the Project. Manage the Development.

    Biography

    Mike Ficco