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key to seizing an opportunity that presents itself
is to be prepared. Now is the time to start developing
your management and technical credentials so that
you are positioned for advancement. Listed are several
methods to help develop your technical resume:
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Become
an expert at what you do. Learn as much about
the company product and your job function
as you can. |
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Broaden
your technical base by becoming more multidisciplinary. |
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Take
offered In-company courses. |
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Earn
an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.). |
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Enroll
in university or professional society technical
short courses. |
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Get
your professional registration. |
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Participate
in ASME Technical Division activities. |
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Author
technical papers and attend technical conferences.
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Improve
your computer skills. |
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| Listed
are several methods to help develop your management
resume: |
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Earn
an engineering management degree or MBA. |
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Enroll
in a university management credential program. |
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Gain
experience by serving as a project team leader. |
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Take
offered In-company training courses. |
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Concentrate
on improving non-technical skills (communication,
leadership, organization, prioritizing, negotiating,
decision making, presentation skills, and
teamwork). |
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Take
leadership positions in a professional society
(e.g. ASME) or volunteer organization. |
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