Nancy Post, Boston Consulting Group Added Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 3:02 PM How can I become a successful engineer? Hi Nancy! I am very curious about how to become a successful engineer. Do you have any general advice for a student who is interested in becoming an engineer? Answers 1 Nancy Post, Boston Consulting Group Answered Friday, August 9, 2019 at 9:32 AM Hi Mya, My best advice is to immerse yourself in studies that support your goals. Join clubs, take classes, look online, and talk to people in engineering positions that you feel your are interested in. The basis that engineering gives a person ...
lauren lewis Added Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 2:04 PM When working with computers, do you use books as resources (like to see how it goes together) or do you use other computers? Answers 1 Nancy Post, Boston Consulting Group Answered Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 9:11 AM Lauren, I definitely use the Internet and books as resources. If you are talking about building computers, I have also referred to other computers I've put together. Use your personal preference and the resource that gives you the most valuable ...
Tia Added Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2:34 PM Hi I am 11 weeks pregnant and an EE who has been working as a designer for solar companies for 2 years now. How did you move from mommy to career track and not let your career suffer? I like the technical parts of my role but took a major pay cut recently when I got laid of last year and took a lower paying job with a lateral move with low pay because of the flexibility they offer. My health has been bad due to severe morning sickness and the solar industry is highly volatile I feel worried that there will be a lay off again. I am stuck and cant leave yet due to the paychecks but in the coming months with a baby due in October a career transition is not possible too. I am ... Answers 1 Nancy Post, Boston Consulting Group Answered Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:36 AM My children are 18 and 25 now, so I am in a different position than you, but I have had the same concerns throughout my career. As your child matures, the demands change, but maintaining balance is important. I would suggest you give serious ...