Nothing replaces hard work. Nothing. There are no short-cuts to long-term success. Often times I speak to younger civil engineers who feel entitled to sexy titles and roles that far exceed their experience. I'm not sure why. But somewhere along the way, someone gave in and...
If your life is filled with cheese steaks, Twinkies, and 64 oz fountain sodas, well, you will reap what you sew when it comes to your physical appearance. Getting out of the shower and standing in front of the mirror is not an enjoyable experience....
Part 1 of a three-part series For the better part of my adult life, I have been going to the gym and working out. I'm in good shape, but for many years I have been stuck with this feeling of being comfortable with the results of the...
In the world of civil engineering consulting, different titles mean different things to different companies. • In some firms, a Designer is an experienced AutoCad Technician who has advanced beyond drafting and is now able to complete actual design plans. In other firms, a Designer is...
A few months ago I had a candidate who we recruited a year ago resurface indicating that the time was now right for him to make a move. This candidate was a five-star candidate. Within three days of that candidate's resurrection, the Executive Vice President and Sr....
Over the past couple years I have noticed an interesting trend and I am curious to read your thoughts. This trend is: The haphazard awarding of titles to those who do not have the responsibilities to match. Once-upon-a-time a young civil engineer, somewhere, with just a few years...