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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.

Dean C. Millar is an Assistant Dean at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York. In 1994, he began the Engineering Career Institute, a program that complements engineering coursework and gives engineering students real-world professional skills, including pre-employment classes and credit-worthy industrial employment experience. In the past 17 years he has helped over 2,000 engineering students launch their careers through the Engineering Career Institute, Internships, and Co-Op Programs.