Ask Anthony: How Do I Improve My Public Speaking Skills?
If you have spent any amount of time in the field of civil engineering, you know that one’s ability to speak in public can play a huge role in their success in this industry, as...Read More >>
View ArticleYou Shouldn’t Be Married to Your First Civil Engineering Job
I have received emails from many civil engineers who are just starting their careers. They often ask me about their first job. Some of their questions are … • What if I take a first...Read More >>
View ArticleAsk Anthony: How Do I Manage Effectively Without Micromanaging?
I recently provided management training for a civil engineering firm and this question came up multiple times. Civil engineering managers struggle with delegation for many reasons, but when they do...
View ArticleEveryone Says Civil Engineers Must Communicate Well – But Why and How?
Because I spend most of my days coaching and training civil engineers, I attend a lot of conferences and interview a lot of people for The Civil Engineering Podcast. In nine out of 10 episodes,...Read...
View ArticleCrafting the Perfect Civil Engineering Resume
Want to turn those job applications into job interviews? It’s all about crafting the perfect resume. The way you present your work history and abilities isn’t just important; it can be the paramount...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Community Calls 8: Career Development Never Stops
Every day in April, ASCE Plot Points is calling a different civil engineer from around the world to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their life, their community, their work and the...
View ArticleAdvice for Younger Engineers during an Uncertain Economy
OLDER, EXPERIENCED engineers have likely been through at least one economic downturn before the one currently being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the most recent significant recession having...
View ArticleAsk Anthony: How Can I Get My Manager to Take My Ideas Seriously?
In a recent session of our people skills course for engineers, I received the following question from one of our participants and thought was perfect for this column: Do you have some advice on...
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