He is particularly proud of being promoted from Engineer I to Principal Engineer within five years. He advises students to get focused early through practical work experience. Impressive co-op or internship work can be the deciding factor when companies narrow finalists. It's also important to have role models who imprint their leadership qualities on aspiring young professionals. They teach and afford you opportunities to discover new and innovative methods for problem solving and facing common situations.
Role models can provide a road map into the future if their advice is taken judiciously.
I would definitely find out more about the area I'm planning to call 'home,' by getting information from the Chamber of Commerce and other sources. After working eight to ten hours a day, you need to be able to relax and have a life outside of work. Phyllis Kirk is another graduate of Tuskegee Institute. After receiving her degree in Chemical Engineering in 1987, she worked as a project engineer in a pulp and paper mill, where she advanced to Pulp Engineer. She started as a production engineer and took on added responsibilities, including first-line supervision, process improvements, design, and various cost reduction projects.