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« on: March 25, 2008, 07:33:07 AM »
ATTN: Hiring Managers, Recruiting & Human Resources Professionals: ATTN: Hiring Managers, Recruiting & Human Resources Professionals   www.CivilEngineeringCentral.com is promoted to the civil engineering students on at least 30 different university campuses across the United States that offer fully accredited civil engineering programs, so we get a lot of student visitors on our site.  What advice can you provide to the entry-level civil engineers who are graduating in regards to what to expect the first year on the job.  Every company is different, so we look forward to see the diversity in your responses....THANKS!
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2008, 03:19:19 PM »
We don't want a selfish person fresh out of school. Looking for someone willing to put in extra time and takes the initiative to to learn.
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2008, 12:25:40 PM »
Take the FE exam if you haven't done so already.  Leave yourself the ability to pursue your PE down the road without having to go back and re-learn calculus, physics, and chemistry!
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2008, 05:41:37 PM »
Right on RWallin...you must have read the blog "To PE, or Not to PE?  That is the Question"
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2008, 05:47:05 PM »
First year expectations?  Well, I believe no matter what profession you are entering that ALL first year expectations are the same-bust your backside as hard as you can, put in the extra hours, ask questions, soak in all that you can-this will lay the groundwork for a successful career.  You could have graduated with a 4.0, been President of your ASCE Student Chapter, but you are still at the bottom of the todem pole and you have a lot to prove. 
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2008, 09:02:32 AM »
Quote from: CE Search Consultant on May 21, 2008, 05:47:05 PM
First year expectations?  Well, I believe no matter what profession you are entering that ALL first year expectations are the same-bust your backside as hard as you can, put in the extra hours, ask questions, soak in all that you can-this will lay the groundwork for a successful career.  You could have graduated with a 4.0, been President of your ASCE Student Chapter, but you are still at the bottom of the todem pole and you have a lot to prove. 

Not only did I read it, I lived it!

I took the FE right after I got out of college.  A couple of years passed and I was married and working full time.  I was on the fence about taking the PE and it seemed less and less important to me at that time.  Fast forward a few years and now I have a family, working harder than ever, and thinking I should take the PE.  I had to suck it up and balance a demanding work schedule, kids, and studying.  I did pass on my first try (April '07) and have no regrets about doing it (other than I should have done it sooner).  I made enough excuses along the way (married, kids, work, etc.)... Like Nike's motto "Just Do It".

We had a young engineer at my company who kept saying he wanted to be a PE, but kept putting off the FE year after year... now he has to re-learn all of that calculus, chemistry, physics, etc. if he plans on going for his PE (which he has all but given up on).

The longer you wait, the harder it is!
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2008, 12:02:33 PM »
Get involved with professional socieities.  They are the most valuable networking tool that exists today and the more you get involved the better the value!  Whethere it is ASCE, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Construction Mangagment Association of America (CMAA), or the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) there are plenty of opportunties for graduating engineers and likely to be a Post or Chapter in your area.  If you supervisors do not allow you the time to get involved with professional socieities...start looking for a different company.
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« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2008, 09:06:23 AM »
Ask questions as necessary but make few statements.

Before we can manage we need to learn how to do the work.

Be a good employee at all times and remember that those who are ahead of you have done it themselves.

Take the FE and prepare for the PE.

If you want to manage, get educated in management.

Bob Gately, PE, MBA
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