If I was to Start Over My Engineering Career, Here's How

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We all wish we could start over this is how I would start over my engineering career. I fell into many career traps as I progressed; these are the career advice I wish I had known earlier.
these engineering career tips will allow you to progress your career fast, but most importantly it, does not allow about your hard engineering skills, but you also need to have good soft skills to navigate the engineering consultancy office also allow you to describe complex engineering problems to non-technical problems,
this video will provide a wide range of both things I wish I had known earlier, what our most important skills are and how to not waste time when you are starting out your engineering career
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@darlenelalainecunanan3049 Жыл бұрын

My takeaway from this video. 1. Start with small firm - to get more repetitious on your work/job and have an expansion of different types of problems you may solve - small projects are hard as bigger projects - see small projects as stepping stones to your career goal - don't stay too long on the small firm especially when you stop learning, it's time to move on (play: thank you next by ari) 2. Don't chase the money - learning&experince >> money/salary - but don't work underpaid - pay for yourself (attending seminars and training) 3. Focus on engineering mechanics - study the basics like how the building behaves - know to break complex problems into simple solutions 4. Increase problem-solving skill - treat complex design/s of architects as a challenge - you should encourage and enjoy problem-solving 5. Understand the codes - study and know your local codes - codes are guidance still use your engineering judgement 6. Level up communication skill - communicate/explain complex ideas to simpler one to the person who doesn't have the same knowledge as you - for written communication, double-check/proofread first - followed up a call after you sent an email for the correct intent - read books about effectively communicating 7. Devote time on serious learning - learning must part of your engineering career - learn something helpful for your career >> netflix

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the summary, great work!

@kristina1644 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@yapjason7056 Жыл бұрын

As an 5 years experienced structural engineer, I definitely concur what Brendan had said. Starting in a small firm really makes me all rounder not only in structural knowledge, but also some business skills and construction skills.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, glad that you resonated with my thoughts. Thanks for the support.

@supergilliar Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it is great to hear all of your advice as a student graduating this spring!

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Thanks lion, good luck on your graduation and thanks for the support.

@heejun. Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan for sharing your knowledge and tips !

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Glad you found them helpful. Thanks for the support.

@MrJesusLovesYou91 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon, you are the best!

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Kondwani, thanks for the support

@william0mccarthy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan, really enjoyed this video

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Will thanks for watching and the support.

@oimpe Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video man!!Thanks!

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Ivan glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for the support.

@antonzangl9018 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another advice video, Brendan. Happy New Year to you and your family!

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Anton. Also wishing you and your family a prosperous and happy 2023

@alvanruoya2993 6 ай бұрын

Coming all the way from Africa (kenya) and saying THANKS FOR THE ADVICE 😃.

@clintonchijioke330 Жыл бұрын

Great learning from a true Structural Engr. 🙏

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it Clinton

@malikdaniyel146 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan, you said some valid points but the two that stands out to me was communication skills and design codes.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Malik, thanks for the support Codes are important but only as guides. Too often people either use them to justify breaking structural mechanics or don't know them enough and miss critical detailing or design requirements. If you want you progress communication is the most important.

@malikdaniyel146 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanHasty yes I do agree with your notion of people using design codes to justify breaking rules and bot fully understand them. I remember my ex boss saying that codes are a temporary guide for engineers when designing but the nature of the structure and common sense prevails when selecting such codes.

@DeepakKrishna11 Жыл бұрын

Good points mate.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the continued support Deepak

@panashemolebaleng2004 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

thanks for the support Panashe

@xog-hel Жыл бұрын

Good vedio Brendan i am in civil engineering and i want to be structural engineer so can you make another vedio of areas we have to focus and some advices to do in our learning process Thanks

@mohamedamro 6 ай бұрын

Hi Barden, thanks for your amazing videos, can you suggest courses for design of concrete and steel structures according to the Australian standards? I would really appreciate

@BrendanHasty 5 ай бұрын

I've been thinking of developing courses myself early 2024, need to find time to do that, work is too busy. But will announce once it's ready.

@peeolo Жыл бұрын

welcome back

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

thanks Paolo, hope you enjoyed it.

@peeolo Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanHasty yes. as Always

@skusaid8512 Жыл бұрын

SIr Great Job....I'm 2nd yr BTech in Civil Engineering from Kashmir studying in Kolkata India...ur vids are always inspiring!!

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi SK Usald, Good luck in your study, great to see the reach of my content

@LyfongMENG Жыл бұрын

Great advice, Thank you sir. I am a fresh graduate.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Hi Lyfong, thanks for watching. Glad that you enjoyed the video

@staffordbiggs4966 Жыл бұрын

We are Structural Engineers nice video about skills

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time to watch!

@robinllabres5969 Жыл бұрын

Im 43 with a 3d design based work history a mixture of civils and mechanical experience. I have a basic knowledge and understanding of design calculations, I would really love to get into more of the Civil engineering side of things and progress my at present limited knowledge of design calculations as far as I can. I have really developed a passion for it but im limited as i have no other engeer/ mentors to help me develop. I'm worried that my age is a limiting factor and will go against me😢

@mddanish9274 Жыл бұрын

Your advice are very helpful sir thank you. Sir I am recent graduate engineer I had knowledge of structural software like staadpro & tekla. Can I start my career in structural engineer without master's.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Certainly! Most of my fellow colleagues don't have masters, working experience is more important.

@mddanish9274 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanHasty thank you sir

@joshuaimiavan5439 Жыл бұрын

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@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support

@BUTCH0120 Жыл бұрын

Never send any type of written communication without putting it aside for a bit, then reviewing and revising it as needed before hitting the send key.

@dykodesigns Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is super important. The second time you read through something you might spot typos or rephrase sentences to improve the text. I often let a co-worker read over it as well, as they look at it with fresh eyes and may come with suggestions or spot errors that have been missed. Also, make sure it’s not accidentally sent to the wrong recipients as it’s easy to make these mistakes in a hurry. Happened to me recently, I relied a bit too quickly on Outlook’s auto completion in the adress field. It got sent to the wrong person, luckily the recipient notified me shortly after with the question if the message was intended for them. Luckily it was not that painfull, but lesson learned.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

This is great advice, also similar along the lines is to not respond under anger. Phone calls are always the best way to respond as sometimes emails are be misinterpreted.

@BrendanHasty Жыл бұрын

I also do not full out the address field prior to my proff reading to make sure it isn't accidentally sent. Also need to remember to attached the files you said you would, that mistake is made all the time.

@BUTCH0120 Жыл бұрын

@@dykodesigns YES! Double check addressees!