Overview
Ready for Takeoff is an appropriate companion text for all courses in engineering, and for engineering professionals.Your career in Engineering is about to take off.
There is simply no other book on the market like Ready for Takeoff. Author Dean Millar uses plain English, specific examples, and insights from industry experts to explain the steps you need to take to identify, and then go after, the engineering job that’s right for you.
Part I of this unique book starts by helping you assess your own unique skills and abilities and understand how they match opportunities in the job market. The author then explains the basics of a successful job hunt, including how to write a resume that sells your skills, using your university’s career center to your advantage, and nailing the interview. Part II offers career advice and expectations from 32 industry insiders like CEOs and Engineering Directors, and explores career development. Finally, Part III covers the finer points of success in your field such as leadership, motivation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Synopsis
Ready for Takeoff is an appropriate companion text for all courses in engineering, and for engineering professionals.
Your career in Engineering is about to take off.
There is simply no other book on the market like Ready for Takeoff. Author Dean Millar uses plain English, specific examples, and insights from industry experts to explain the steps you need to take to identify, and then go after, the engineering job that’s right for you.
Part I of this unique book starts by helping you assess your own unique skills and abilities and understand how they match opportunities in the job market. The author then explains the basics of a successful job hunt, including how to write a resume that sells your skills, using your university’s career center to your advantage, and nailing the interview. Part II offers career advice and expectations from 32 industry insiders like CEOs and Engineering Directors, and explores career development. Finally, Part III covers the finer points of success in your field such as leadership, motivation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Editorials
From the Publisher
“The author’s rich background in industry and higher education, combined with his passion for working with students, is the book’s greatest strength. Millar is credible, Comprehensive, and personable in his approach…an engineer talking to engineers.”
-Helen Oloroso, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
“It’s relevance for aspiring engineers and the fact that it is tailored specifically to engineers, the real life examples and down-to-earth advice from successful engineers, and the straight forward, no nonsense style are it’s greatest strengths.”
-Jack Rayman, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
“I would recommend the book because it cleverly blends common topics with the very important soft skills that are often brushed aside in engineering curriculums. I also like that it embraces engineering substance and provides numerous example presented by actual engineers.”
-Mark Savage, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
“The topical coverage is comprehensive and covers all topics important to conducting a comprehensive job search process.”
-Louise Carrese, RIT
“It is actually a very easy read, and I enjoyed the somewhat ‘informal’ tone of the text. I believe that will benefit the students and probably help them want to read it.”
-Thomas M. Akins, GEORGIA TECH