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ENGINEERING YOUR CAREER
Carleton UniversityJanuary 30, 2002
Elza SeregelyiElza Seregelyi & Associates Inc.
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“The modern world is on the verge of another leap
in creativity and productivity, but the job is not
going
to be part of tomorrow’s economic reality.” - William Bridges, Fortune, Sept.19, 1994
• Traditional full-time, permanent hiring is declining
• Contract, term and self-employment is on the rise
• Telecommuting becoming more widespread
• Small businesses (including start-ups!) and consulting also major employment areas for engineers
Job vs Employment
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The "system"
EMPLOYERS
Technology,information
& knowledge
Economic &Market forces
Government policies(eg. taxation, trade, immigration)
??
YOU & ME
Demographic &Social changes
Competitiveforces
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Employers' Reactions
EMPLOYERSTechnology,information
& knowledge
Demographic &Social changes
Competitiveforces
Economic &Market forces
Governmentpolicies
Flattenedorganizations
Multidisciplinaryteams
Focus onskills
Collaboration& externalization
YOU & MEFlexibility& speed
I.T.Solutions
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Surviving & Thriving
EMPLOYERS
Flattenedorganizations
Multidisciplinaryteams
Focus onskills
Collaboration& externalization
YOU & ME
Flexibility& speed
I.T.solutions
Lifelonglearning
Enhancedskill set
Careermanagement
Industrywatch
Networking
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Employability Skills
Academicskills
Teamworkskills
Personalmanagement
skills
Communicate
Think
Learn
Responsibility
Adaptability
Positiveattitudes
Respectothers
Worktogether
Source:Conference Board of Canada
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Academic- Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates- Awards, Scholarships, Cumulative GPA/Average- Continuing education & short courses
Getting Skills & Experience
Work Experience (gains more importance later)- Co-op, internship & summer jobs- Full-time work or self-employment- Volunteer work
Extra-Curricular- Leadership positions (especially if elected) - Active team or club participation- Design competitions, conferences- Community involvement- Some hobbies
A variety of roles and activities is helpful in demonstrating skills, flexibility and initiative.
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Lifelong Learning
• We learn in many different ways from many different sources: reading, listening, doing, discussing … friends, colleagues, teachers, print or online material, conferences, other experiences
• Any experience can be a learning opportunity if we are open to it
• We can increase learning through sharing & reflection (engineers should be doers AND thinkers)
• One of the best ways to learn is to teach
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What’s it really like in industry?
• Fast-paced, always changing
• High mobility
• Rewards for critical skills, performance, responsibility and risk
• Need for technical expertise plus business acumen
• Pressure for 24/7 services in some areas, but flexible work options do exist
• Culture varies greatly by company and individual manager or leader
What matters most to YOU?
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Contract & Consulting Work
• Increased emphasis on ability to “sell yourself” - may need time to establish credibility - personal contacts are essential
• Time management critical for undertaking multiple projects
• Responsible for own benefits, training, vacation time, facilities etc.
• Cashflow may be uneven
• Opportunity for increased personal flexibility
Need to manage personal risk & return
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Things I didn’t learn in school…
• The most valuable employee isn’t necessarily the one who knows everything, but the one who can get things done…without stressing out the boss.
• “Performance” is in the eyes of the beholder – be sure you and your manager are looking through the same lens.
• Good relationships are the invisible currency that drives business
• Treat each colleague and customer as if your next job depends on it (quite possibly it will)
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Career Management Steps
1.ASSESS
YOURSELF
2.SET YOUR
VISION
3.GATHER
INFORMATION
4.DEVELOPA PLAN
5.TAKE
ACTION
Reality check
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Step One
ASSESSYOURSELF
• What have been my best/worst work experiences? Why did I feel this way?
• What are my strengths & weaknesses? Preferences? Key motivators?
• Find out how others perceive you.
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Step Two
• Is my personal/work life balanced?
• Where is my current path taking me - am I in control of my career?
• What do I want to be doing in 2, 5, 10 years?
SET YOURVISION
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Step Three
GATHERINFORMATION
• Where do I look?
• What questions should I ask?
• Benchmark your progress using both internal & external data (salary surveys, job descriptions)
• Networking - how to and who with?
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Step Four
DEVELOPA PLAN
• Map out several alternatives & what you need to do to achieve them (training? experience?)
• Go beyond just your next job or project - what's after that?
• Consider lateral (“developmental”) as well as vertical moves
• Get advice - seek a mentor
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Step Five
TAKEACTION
• Talk to your manager, career counsellor, or HR representative
• Get the training/expertise you need
• Prepare your resumé with focus on SKILLS
• Use your contacts; arrange visits, interviews, etc.
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BE AWARE OF YOURCHANGING ENVIRONMENT
CONTINUE TO LEARN FOR LIFE
TAKE OWNERSHIPOF YOUR CAREER