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Ready for Takeoff is an appropriate companion text for all courses in engineering, and for engineering professionals.Your career in Engineering is about to take off. There is simply no other book on the market like Ready for Takeoff. Author Dean Millar uses plain English, specific examples, and insights from industry experts to explain the steps you need to take to identify, and then go after, the engineering job that's right for you. Part I of this unique book starts by helping you assess your own unique skills and abilities and understand how they match opportunities in the job market. The author then explains the basics of a successful job hunt, including how to write a resume that sells your skills, using your university's career center to your advantage, and nailing the interview. Part II offers career advice and expectations from 32 industry insiders like CEOs and Engineering Directors, and explores career development. Finally, Part III covers the finer points of success in your field such as leadership, motivation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Contents
ContentsPart 1Pre-Employment Success: Understanding Yourself and Getting the Right JobChapter 1Introduction and Your Four-Year Plan of Career DevelopmentChapter 2Important Life RealitiesChapter 3Self-Analysis: Your First Career StepChapter 4Market Research: Engineering OpportunitiesChapter 5Your Resume and Cover LetterChapter 6Your University's Career CenterChapter 7Organizing and Executing Your Job SearchChapter 8The Successful InterviewChapter 9Follow-Up ActionChapter 10Starting EmploymentPart 2Professional Functions and OpportunitiesChapter 11Overview of Industry: Executive PanelChapter 12Project ManagementChapter 13Value EngineeringChapter 14Quality EngineeringChapter 15Lean EnterpriseChapter 16Engineering Professionalism, Ethics, and ResponsibilityChapter 17EntrepreneurismChapter 18Academic Careers and Graduate SchoolChapter 19Becoming a Global CitizenPart 3Personal and Professional Success SkillsChapter 20Self Reliance, Planning, and Time ManagementChapter 21Empowerment and MotivationChapter 22Interpersonal SkillsChapter 23Teamwork in IndustryChapter 24LeadershipChapter 25Effective Writing and Presentation SkillsChapter 26Transition to IndustryRecommended Reading for SuccessIndex
