Articles

Career Path

• From Student to Engineer
• New to the Workforce - Opportunities for Marketing and Sales
• Engineering Alternatives: Patent Law
• Career Paths: Marketing and Sales
• Non-Typical ME Careers

Networking

• The Maxed-Out Tech Student's Guide to Mastering Communication Skills
• Networking Dos & Don'ts
• It's Who You Know
• References    

Job Search

• Make the Most of Career Fairs
• 11 Tips for Conducting A Job Search
• Interview Questions: Why did they Ask That?
• Interview Tips
• Informational Interview Questions
• The Most Important Classes for Your Career had Nothing to do with Engineering

Books

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by: James G. Skakoon and W.J. King
A crucial compilation of "house rules," or a professional code addressing three areas: what the beginner needs to learn at once; "laws" relating chiefly to engineering executives; and purely personal considerations for engineers.

 

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by Rick Sullivan and Jerry Wircenski
Packed with tips, ideas, and examples, this updated edition contains new material on interactive training and questioning skills, as well as extensive revision and coverage of electronic presentations. This Workbook's easy-to-follow worksheets, exercises, and checklists present the fundamental skills and advanced techniques that will help make every technical presentation successful. (Second Edition)

Engineers Data Book-ASME
by Clifford Matthews
Divided into 22 sections, this pocket-sized volume is an exhaustive "quick reference" of up-to-date engineering data and rules. It includes: essential mathematics; units; engineering design processes and principles; basic mechancial design; motion; mechanics of materials; material failure; thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; fluid equipment; vessel codes and standards; materials; machine elements; design and production tools; project engineering; computer-aided engineering; welding; non-destructive examination; corrosion; surface protection; metallurgical terms; and engineering associations and organizations.

Other books to read:
- What Color is your Parachute 2005: A Practical Maunual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
- Win-Win Career Negotiations: All You Need to Know About Negotiating Your Employment Agreement