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S5E49 John Rogers & Sean Maciag | A Career Worth Engineering – From Graduation to Professional

Being an Engineer · 6 Dec 2024 · 49m · Episode 49

What this episode covers

John Rogers and Sean Maciag, authors of 'A Career Worth Engineering,' discuss the transition from student to professional engineer, emphasizing the importance of quantifying resume achievements and understanding business profitability. They address the gap between academic theory and practical manufacturing constraints, advising graduates to gain hands-on experience through student design teams and to manage imposter syndrome by distinguishing between lack of effort and lack of confidence. The guests share strategies for career acceleration, such as becoming a 'low-risk option' for employers through reliability and continuous learning, while navigating career plateaus and potential discipline changes.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Products
A Career Worth Engineering: Don’t Just Graduate—Navigate the Transition from Student to Professional
Also
Formula SAE, LinkedIn

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