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Highlights
- This is the most complete career resource guide book for engineers dealing with the non-technical side of engineering.
- About the Author: JOHN A. HOSCHETTE is a Technical Director with Lockheed Martin in Eagan, Minnesota.
- 636 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Careers
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Book Synopsis
This is the most complete career resource guide book for engineers dealing with the non-technical side of engineering. It provides career advice for engineers at all stages of their careers, whether newly graduated, mid-career, or soon-to-be-retired. This book provides many real world, practical, proven, common sense career tips supported by actual work and experiences/examples. Tips deal with problems the engineer may encounter with supervisors, co-workers and others in the corporation. The book provides step-by-step guidance on how to deal with career problems and come out ahead.From the Back Cover
THE COMPLETE, ONE-STOP CAREER RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ENGINEERS, ENGINEERING MANAGERS, AND HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL
Every engineer needs strong career-planning strategies in order to survive and get ahead in corporate America. Whether you are a recent graduate, mid-career, or looking ahead to retirement, The Engineer's Career Guide offers proven, commonsense advice for navigating all stages of your engineering career.
Packed with real-world tips supported by actual work experiences and examples, this book gives you step-by-step guidance in handling a multitude of career issues. The author draws upon more than three decades of experience to cover every aspect of an engineer's career, helping you build the skills you need to:
- Develop a career plan that leads to success
- Successfully transition from university to industry ahead of your peers
- Improve your job performance and stand out from your peers
- Deal with difficult people at work, from supervisors to coworkers
- Negotiate a raise or promotion
- Recover from a career setback or job loss
- Get on the fast track for advancement
- Manage your finances throughout your career
- Plan for your retirement
- Learn how corporate America operates and promotes engineers
The Engineer's Career Guide is an excellent resource for any practicing engineer or engineering student who is interested in getting ahead in corporate America.
Review Quotes
"This all-inclusive guide will serve as an excellent resource for engineers at any stage of their careers. Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and general audience." (Choice, 1 March 2011)
About the Author
JOHN A. HOSCHETTE is a Technical Director with Lockheed Martin in Eagan, Minnesota. He has also worked with other world-class organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, and Loral. Mr. Hoschette has helped more than 5,000 engineers enhance and advance their career development. Additionally, he is a senior member of the IEEE, the author of more than sixty published papers, and adjunct professor at several universities. He is also the author of Career Advancement and Survival for Engineers (Wiley).