Off to Work We Go The Transition
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Off to Work We GoOff to Work We GoThe TransitionThe Transition
David Markley, P.E.Transportation Solutions, Inc.
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Transportation Solutions,
Inc.
Where Will It Take Me?Where Will It Take Me? (Where Will You Take It?)(Where Will You Take It?)
I. Get a Running StartII. What Should You Expect?III. Leveraging Your Career?
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I. Get a Running StartI. Get a Running Start
Prepare Yourself Figure Yourself
Out Select Your
Employer
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Transportation Solutions,
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Prepare YourselfPrepare Yourself Education
• BSCE is Basic• Get More If You Can
Experience• Emotional Intelligence• Street Smarts• School of Hard Knocks
Examples of Work• Sole Source Examples• Written Work
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Who am I?Who am I?
What Rings Your Bell?
How am I Wired? How am I Unique?
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Select Your EmployerSelect Your Employer(Don’t only let them select you)(Don’t only let them select you)
Big or Small Private or Public
Prepare and Investigate Ask Them Questions
Private Public
Self Supporting Institutional Stability
Fluctuates with Economy Fluctuates with Legislature
Rewards for Good Work Rewards are More Prescribed
Leading Edge Learning Broad-Based Learning
Focused Clientele Public and Elected Officials
Select Type of Work You Do More Limited Variety
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II. What Should I Expect?II. What Should I Expect?(What is Around the Corner?)(What is Around the Corner?)
Reversed Roles Finding Answers versus Solving
Problems The Balancing Act You are Playing for Keeps
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Reversed RolesReversed RolesAttribute College Working World
Compensation You Pay You Get Paid
Producers Professors for You You for Client or Public
Relative Position Seniors Entry-Level
Experience Know the Ropes New Learning Environment
Knowledge Little About a Lot A Lot About a Specialty
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Finding Answers versusFinding Answers versusSolving ProblemsSolving Problems
Attribute College Working World
Problem Statement Inputs / Givens
Provided for You You Need to Determine
Assumptions Limited Number Many Assumptions
Approach Single Method Multiple Methods
Answers vs. Solutions
Single Correct Answer Multiple Answers to a Solution
Considerations/ Context
Mostly Technical Multi-Dimensional
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The Balancing ActThe Balancing Act
Quality Schedule Budget Value
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You are Playing for KeepsYou are Playing for Keeps
It Counts Recurring Mistakes
equals Loss of Confidence
Poor Judgment equals Loss of Responsibility
Failure equals Slower Advancement (Fired, Sued)
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III. Leveraging Your Career?III. Leveraging Your Career?(A Job or A Career?)(A Job or A Career?)
You Must be Present to Win Communication is the Key The Answer is in the Questions Distinguish Yourself Do the Right Thing Build Relationships
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You Must be Present to WinYou Must be Present to Win
Show Up On or Ahead of Time
Ask to Be Involved (Even if You Don’t Get Paid)
Be The “Go To” person (Go the Extra Yard)
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Communication is the AnswerCommunication is the Answer Listen and Hear Observe and Understand Ask Relevant Questions Speak Carefully Write Clearly & Concisely Become Self-Critical Understand Context Platinum Rule
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The Answer is in the QuestionsThe Answer is in the Questions What? Why? When? Who? Where? How? How Much? So What?
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Distinguish YourselfDistinguish Yourself(The Right Way)(The Right Way)
Be Polite and Dress the Part Continuous Learning (Invest Early) Professional Engineering Registration
(Critical to Advancement) Professional Organization Participation Keep Up on Current Events
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Do The Right ThingDo The Right Thing(Ethics for Dummies)(Ethics for Dummies)
Is it the TRUTH?Is it FAIR to ALL Concerned?Will it Build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL
Concerned?
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Build RelationshipsBuild Relationships Within Your Firm,
Team, Profession Multiply Your
Knowledge Base
Golden Rule Platinum Rule Take a Genuine
Interest
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SummarySummary Big Challenges
and Big Changes Ahead
Unlimited Opportunity
Stick to the Basics Look for the Right
Fit
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Off to Work We GoOff to Work We GoThe TransitionThe Transition
David Markley, P.E.Transportation Solutions, Inc.
(425) 883-4134