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Engineering Salary Survey: Your Value in Today's Economy
The 2011 Engineering Income and Salary Survey, conducted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), shows that despite the gloomy state of the U.S. economy, engineering professionals continue to earn good salaries.
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podcast
In this interview, Thomas Loughlin, Executive Director of ASME, talks about career prospects for mechanical engineers and the role of professional associations in career development.
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Knowledgebase
An engineering major may give B.S. graduates a foundation in the technical skills they’ll need in their careers. But academia is less useful in preparing them for real-world job realities. Here, some tips on conducting an effective job search: honing the skills employers look for most; finding a company, position, and salary that are the right fit; learning to work within a corporate culture; exceeding expectations; and using a job as a stepping stone to long-term career objectives.
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