Hired Minds

This is not your standard book on how to write a resume or conduct yourself in an interview. Written in an up-beat, entertaining style, Gardner uses the personal experiences of over two dozen beginning engineers to illustrate the different paths for developing engineering experience as an undergrad, landing the job you want, and starting off right as an engineer. He gives tips on resume writing and interviewing skills, as well as on getting through the first confusing days on the job, creating excitement from mundane tasks, seeking out the interesting work, balancing work and school, and even "engineering" your finances once you're on the job. Hired Minds covers the office, team, and personal work dynamics that are essential to successful engineering, especially during the first year. The book is designed to accompany university senior design project courses, helping to successfully bridge the transition from education to industry.

This is not your standard book on how to write a resume or behave in an interview. Written in an upbeat and entertaining style, Gardner uses the personal experiences of over two dozen beginning engineers to illustrate the different paths for developing engineering experience as an undergrad, landing the job you want, and starting off right as an engineer. He gives tips on resume writing and interviewing skills, getting through the confusing first days on the job, creating excitement from the mundane tasks, seeking out the interesting work, balancing work and school, and even engineering your finances-how to manage the big bucks you'll be earning once you're on the job. Hired Minds covers the office, team, and personal work dynamics that are essential to successful engineering, especially during the first year. The book is designed to accompany university senior design project courses, helping to successfully bridge the transition from education to industry.

About the Author:
Bryan Gardner worked as an engineer for Northrop Grumman

Bryan Gardner is currently earning graduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and Business Administration through the Leaders for Manufacturing Program. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, he worked as an engineer for Northrop Grumman in the Space Systems Division. In addition to engineering, he was actively involved in interviewing and recruiting, and held engineering resume workshops for students in several universities. Gardner is an avid rock climber, skier and mountain biker, holds a U.S. Patent, enjoys traveling, history, and is an active proponent of commercial manned space exploration.