The Exposed Engineer

Proven and practical advice from top technology experts designed to give your career in engineering or science a jump start.

“This book will show you how to achieve the success in engineering that you desire. The five magic pillars of engineering success will lead you through the bumpy roads and countless obstacles to reach your most ambitious goals.”—Australia’s 2019 Professional Engineer of the Year

The Exposed Engineer reveals the secret principles for success in engineering, science and beyond that everyone can use. Whether you are a new starter or just stuck with your career, this book offers practical advice that really works. In a light-hearted and upbeat primer, the author explains in simple terms:

• How to be in the top 5% of engineers
• Why engineers are different
• How to love your job
• How to take control of your career in engineering or science
• Why you should smile at failure
• What to focus on day-to-day
• How to gain the respect of your colleagues
• Why people are the key to your success
• How to deal with a career dead-end
• How much effort to put in, and how to establish your work-life balance
• The power of saying “yes!”
• How to continue to make progress
• Why it is important to love what you do
• Why you need to become great at something