What I Wish I Knew at 22
From selective competitiveness to leadership, here’s 10 things I wish I knew at 22.
Career
Travis Ziebro Work that Menial Job before the Prestigious One
The value of a menial job is drastically underrated. There’s a surprising benefit to sweeping floors and stapling papers.
102 Ways to Be a Better Engineer
Newly minted engineers and engineering students usually have the same one or two questions for me: “How do I get an internship?” and “What modeling program should I learn?” In…
Outsourcing Engineering – The Pros & Cons
Outsourcing engineering makes sense when additional expertise is needed. Follow these guidelines to reduce outsourcing risk and ensure a successful project.
Leadership Lessons from 18 Years as a DJ
What does being a dj have to do with engineering leadership? A lot actually. Transfer learning, the process of building on insights in one field and applying it to another, will put you light years ahead of your peers.
This is the Best Minor to Supplement Your Engineering Degree
A student recently emailed me this question and my gut reaction was “Do what brings YOU value.” Too often, students focus on what they learned for years: make your application/resume…
Engineering Interview – A 4 Step Approach to Win The Job
Here’s the four steps you need to take to ensure that glitzy 6 figure engineering job is yours to take.
Meet this single metric and watch your job satisfaction skyrocket
What I learned when I started recording my complaints.
First Time Engineering Manager? 5 Errors to Avoid
Some management missteps are no brainers. Being a jerk? Yep, not a good idea. Being laissez-faire and disengaged? Probably not a smart move either. The errors to really watch out…