Goetsch, David L.
Building a winning career in engineering : 20 strategies for success after college / David L. Goetsch. - 1st ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007. - xv, 219 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213) and index.
Make integrity your hallmark -- Become an effective communicator -- Become a leader in your organization -- Set high expectations for yourself and develop a plan for achieving them -- Identify positive role models and learn from them -- Be an effective team player and team builder -- Be a positive change agent -- Project a winning image -- Become an effective negotiator -- Apply self-discipline and time management -- Never just pass the time -- use it -- Learn to be customer driven -- Develop and apply a can-do attitude and seek responsibility -- Don't just plan -- execute -- Become an effective public speaker -- Become an effective problem solver and critical thinker -- Learn how to manage conflict and deal effectively with difficult people -- Be a mentor to team members and your boss -- Learn to balance work and the rest of your life -- Persevere through difficult times -- don't quit and never give up. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20.
0131192116 (pbk.) 9780131192119 (pbk.)
2006022113
Engineering--Vocational guidance.
Career development.
TA157 / .G62 2007
620.0023
Building a winning career in engineering : 20 strategies for success after college / David L. Goetsch. - 1st ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007. - xv, 219 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213) and index.
Make integrity your hallmark -- Become an effective communicator -- Become a leader in your organization -- Set high expectations for yourself and develop a plan for achieving them -- Identify positive role models and learn from them -- Be an effective team player and team builder -- Be a positive change agent -- Project a winning image -- Become an effective negotiator -- Apply self-discipline and time management -- Never just pass the time -- use it -- Learn to be customer driven -- Develop and apply a can-do attitude and seek responsibility -- Don't just plan -- execute -- Become an effective public speaker -- Become an effective problem solver and critical thinker -- Learn how to manage conflict and deal effectively with difficult people -- Be a mentor to team members and your boss -- Learn to balance work and the rest of your life -- Persevere through difficult times -- don't quit and never give up. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20.
0131192116 (pbk.) 9780131192119 (pbk.)
2006022113
Engineering--Vocational guidance.
Career development.
TA157 / .G62 2007
620.0023