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Practical Career Advice for Engineers Radovan Zdero

Practical Career Advice for Engineers By Radovan Zdero

Practical Career Advice for Engineers by Radovan Zdero

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Written by an experienced engineer, this book is a series of personal conversation-style letters that offers practical career advice to all engineers. It guides them through their entire career from early education, to professional certification, on into the workplace, and eventually to retirement.

Practical Career Advice for Engineers Summary

Practical Career Advice for Engineers: Personal Letters from an Experienced Engineer to Students and New Engineers by Radovan Zdero

Offers practical career guidance to all engineers, covering everything from early education through to retirement
Provides a big-picture view of the engineering profession, citing examples from both the author's life and the lives of his associates
Guides engineers in a systematic way on how to make good career decisions
Discusses the ethics of engineering, presenting concepts and tips that can be applied to engineers all over the world
Written in the form of personal, conversation-style letters perfect for quick and easy comprehension

About Radovan Zdero

Radovan Zdero, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, has decades of experience as an engineer and a mentor to engineers. His engineering background includes a master's degree in aerodynamics (McMaster University, Canada) and a doctoral degree in biomechanics (Queen's University, Canada). He is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and a Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (Western University, Canada). He has published many scholarly research articles in peer-reviewed engineering, science, and medical journals. He is also the editor of the engineering textbook Experimental Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Basics. Letter 1. What's an Engineer?. Letter 2. The Different Types of Engineers: The Classic 4 and Their Spin-Offs. Letter 3. A Brief History of How Engineers Built Civilization: Ancient Times to Today. Part 2: Preparation. Letter 4. To B.E. or Not to B.E.: Studying Engineering in University. Letter 5. Why (and Why Not) to Get a Master's or Doctorate in Engineering. Letter 6. Professional Engineering Status: Societies, Certifications, Designations. Part 3: Principles. Letter 7. The Science of Engineering: How to Use Scientific Principles and Procedures. Letter 8. The Art of Engineering: How to Unlock and Maximize the Engineer's Creativity. Letter 9. The Business of Engineering: How to Understand and Apply Business Principles. Letter 10. The Ethics of Engineering: Understanding the Moral Duties of the Engineer. Letter 11. The Personal Traits of an Engineer: Typical Attributes of an Effective Engineer. Part 4: Workforce. Letter 12. Where Do Engineers Work? University, Industry, Government. Letter 13. Start Your Engineering Career: How to Get a Good Job. Letter 14. Keep Your Engineering Career: How to Make Your Boss Happy. Letter 15. Advance Your Engineering Career: How to Climb Ladders and Cross Bridges. Letter 16. Personal Organization Skills for Engineers: The Clompass Strategy. Letter 17. Communication Skills for Engineers: Speaking and Writing Effectively. Letter 18. Leadership Skills for Engineers: How to Lead Others Effectively. Letter 19. From Screws to Space Stations: All Engineering is Important. Letter 20. Have An Engineer's Eye: Watching for Future Technologies. Letter 21. Protect Your Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyrights, and More. Part 5: Aftermath. Letter 22. Engineering Your Retirement: Staying Active in Science and Technology.

Additional information

NLS9781032044118
9781032044118
103204411X
Practical Career Advice for Engineers: Personal Letters from an Experienced Engineer to Students and New Engineers by Radovan Zdero
Radovan Zdero
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2021-09-06
184
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