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Jared Niervas
Jared Niervas

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The Complete Guide To Creating An Amazing Career For Yourself As An Engineer.

Starting a career as an engineer can be an exciting time in your life. As a new engineer, there are plenty of different engineering positions you could pursue but it can also feel overwhelming — because if you make the wrong choice, you’ll be stuck doing something you don’t really want to do.

Engineering managers oversee teams throughout the product design and development process, ensuring that all deadlines are reached. As you may expect, this profession necessitates excellent organization and communication abilities.

Here are some tips for young engineers managers who want to make sure their careers are going in the right direction:

*1. Find a good mentor
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Undoubtedly, It seems quite obvious — They may be able to offer you tips on how to boost your skills, or what you need to do to take the next step in your career. Have a closer look at an Engineering community and seek their guidance to do better and keep your career on track.

*2. Practice project management & Learn a New skill.
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7 out of 10 engineering managers devote their entire time and effort to enhancing their technical abilities. Technical skills are vital, but as you advance professionally in the long run, you’ll need to improve on soft skills like communication, teamwork, and presentation.

On a similar note, consider enrolling in some more training and webinars. You might wish to brush up on some technical abilities. Whatever it is, learning is always beneficial. Stay connected with key events happening across the world.

*3. Take risks by stepping out of your comfort zone.
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Managerial positions require a diverse set of talents. You may be an outstanding engineer, but you must also be a capable leader. With this in mind, there is no substitute to developing your own personal expertise. Always demand and deliver greatness by raising the bar, and take calculated risks. What a better way than to connect with peers — senior in the industry and catch up on latest trends and topics in web3 Digital Health, Hybrid work model

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