What is the most important piece of advice youd give a new engineering grad their 1st year in the workplace?
• Look for opportunities to deliver beyond what is expected of you. This can set the tone for your career and will differentiate you from your peers. • Strive for excellence in all dimensions. Only you can control your career so increase your technical competence, your communication skills, and your team skills. • Project a professional image. You are always on someone’s radar so pay attention to how they see you. • Don’t lose sight of your long-term objective which is to retire and enjoy life. Max out your contribution to your 401K program and save as much as possible, taking advantage of any company matching program that is available to you. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the numbers will start to grow once you reach a certain age. Back to top 12. Would you recommend grad school? MS or MBA? After work experience or directly after undergrad? A graduate degree is almost expected for certain fields. • If you want to remain on the technical path, an MS is a must. This is often done dire
