Want to be an Engineer? Take a long view of your career. Pursue lifelong learning. Keep in contact with your friends.
Additional Thoughts Take a long view of your career. Pursue lifelong learning. Keep in contact with your friends.
Hobbies I have been doing a lot of painting and connecting with family through my genealogy. Travels to Italy with my husband.
Carley, Burlington Added Friday, June 6, 2014 at 5:13 AM Is it worth majoring in ME when the job outlook is slower than average? Is it worth majoring in mechanical engineering, even though according to the bureau of labor job outlook is slower than average? Answers 1 Kathleen Taylor Answered Friday, June 6, 2014 at 5:13 AM Yes, it is worth majoring in mechanical engineering. First the job market may be different when you graduate. You should major in a field that you are interested in. Engineering is always a good choice. When you graduate you will select ...Read More
Clarizza, Rancho Cucamonga Added Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:57 PM How can I better prepare myself for engineering? How can I better prepare myself after high school and college to be a mechanical engineer? I just don't know if I am ready yet. Answers 1 Kathleen Taylor Answered Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:57 PM If you have a college degree in mechanical engineering already, you are qualified and should seek to work in the field. One never knows all there is to know and not all they even need for a particular job. There is lots of on-the-job learning. Keep ...Read More
Ciara, Ireland asked Kathleen Taylor Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM What Matters to An Engineer, Math or Communication? Hi, I’m a third year mechanical engineering student in Ireland and I was wondering, are soft skills, such as I.T and communication, more important than math related subjects for a newly graduated engineering when looking for employment? Related to Communication Skills, Communications, Computers, Engineering Skills, Math & Science, Mechanical Answers 1 Kathleen Taylor Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM You need all of these skills as well as integrity. The math skills are part of the qualification for any engineering activity. The IT and communication skills are not an either/or if you want to advance in your career.