Engineers

Forbes published a great article by Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd last November. In the article, he gives nine tips for communicating science to non-scientists. This list is also excellent advice for any scientist or engineer who wants to be more effective working in industry. If you are a scientist or engineer who […]

How to accelerate your technical career in industry

15 Jun, 2017 in Career Design / Productivity at Work tagged career coach / communication / Engineers / leadership / productivity / Scientists by David

I talk about networking quite a bit, because it’s critical to building a rewarding career. Building real relationships that you maintain through your entire career will bring tremendous value. These relationships start with a first impression, and much of the time the first impression is based on that ubiquitous icebreaker […]

So, what do you do?

22 Mar, 2017 in Career Design / Interview skills / Networking Skills tagged Career / Engineers / jobs / networking / Scientist by David

People often ask me: “Should I look for a job at a big company or a small company?” This is an important question, as people tend to be wired to fit one better than the other. Here’s one big difference to help you decide how you are wired: […]

Big company vs small company. Where do I fit best?

22 Mar, 2017 in Career Design / Job Search Advice tagged Career / Engineers / jobs / Scientist by David

I gave a talk last week titled “The Advantage of a Science Education in Industry” for the Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI) Seminar Series at CU in Boulder. This was my first speaking engagement since I began the project, so I was excited to get out and see what […]

Talk at CU Boulder

12 Feb, 2010 in Archive tagged CU Boulder / Engineers / Physicist / Scientist by David

I’m excited to be starting this 50 Interviews project. I’ll be talking to Scientists who have successfully followed a career path into industry, where their job description is perhaps closer to that of an engineer than a scientist. This topic has been an interest of mine since I was nearing […]

Getting Started…

19 Dec, 2009 in Archive tagged Career / Engineers / Industrial Physicist / Jobs Engineer / Physics / Science Careers / Scientist / Scientist Jobs by David

Career Advice for Scientists and Engineers in Industry