The Rock Stars Among Us

By |2019-02-03T21:36:07-05:00January 28th, 2011|

Upon first recognizing the gravity of the STEM shortage and what it means to the civil engineering industry, I wondered why other countries produce so many students interested in studying engineering in the U.S. After an informal survey and some anecdotal discussions, I concluded that the supply issue has a lot to do with demand. Young people in the U.S. want to run after what we have taught them to value: the glamour of obscene internet riches, Wall Street largess, professional sports paychecks, and the superstardom of Hollywood and reality-TV.

Are You a Contractor, a Job Hopper or Savvy Career Planner?

By |2019-02-03T21:36:07-05:00November 8th, 2010|

Your value today, and your ability to contribute to any organization, is best defined by the parts in your greater body of work. If we’ve ever spoken, you know I call this your professional toolbox, and in it you hold a number of different -- often lateral -- experiences which are technical, organizational, and sales related. Your objective in this modern-day game of life is to collect the right tools which provide you the foundation for the job that you have set your sights upon.

Value of Networking – Professional Associations

By |2019-02-03T21:36:08-05:00November 20th, 2009|

It’s hard to disagree that association involvement is helpful to one's career, but it’s necessary to understand your objectives before selecting these important commitments. The types of associations with which you choose to get involved can add value to your professional experience in very different ways.

There is, Indeed, a Skilled Worker Shortage

By |2019-02-03T21:36:08-05:00November 5th, 2009|

No one dares write about this topic now, amidst high unemployment, but the current circumstances are merely distracting us from the truth: We in the U.S. are not producing the highly skilled workforce, in labor or the professional sciences, which can meet the demands of a normally functioning economy.

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