1. Follow the Road
Kareem S. Burney, MS

2. Presentation Outline Introduction Engineering is very diverse
Types of engineering degrees/Choosing a major
Writing
Public Speaking
Math
Internships
Resume Building
Interview Skills

3. Introduction

4. Engineering is very diverse
Only limited by ones imagination

5. Types of engineering degrees
There are many different types of engineering majors that cover many different scientific areas. For example:
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Environmental Engineering

6. Choosing a major Purpose of the degree Why are you getting it?
Look at the degree as much of an investment as possible
How will you use the degree?
Job prospects

7. Writing for your future
If you cant write you cant succeed
Learn to write so that anybody can understand it
Take classes
Get a book on writing.

8. Writing for your future
Understand the difference between technical writing and regular writing.

9. Public Speaking
Many times you will be in a position to support or defend your point of view
If you cannot speak in public with confidence you will increase the difficulty of advancement
The better you are the more opportunities you will have to speak.

10. Math
Math is the foundation of engineering and science

11. Internships
Getting an internship before working full time is a great way to see if you like the job first.
Its beneficial to do it if possible while you are working full time too.
This also allows you to determine if you need to prepare for a career change

12. Internships Internships are not guarantee for a full time job offer.
Look at it as an business investment.

13. Resume Building
The only purpose of the resume is to get you the interview
It should be short and to the point.
If you are beginning your career education should be up front.
List some accomplishments

14. Resume Building
When putting together your resume imagine reading the some document 2000 times.

15. Conclusion