SAE Update - February 2019 - 20

CAREER CORNER

Tips for navigating through the entry-level
position
I went to work in the automotive industry
right out of college. While I have since
moved into the academic world, here are
some things I would like to share based
upon my experiences.
When working on a project, it is
important to consider it as a learning
opportunity. It is important to stay positive
and to have a good attitude toward the
project and not be discouraged or say
negative things. Even if the project gets
canceled, focus on the experience you had
and the knowledge you have gained that
you can apply to the next project. About 30
years ago, I was assigned to a small project
involving 3D printing, which at the time was
very new. The project was going along fine,
then it was canceled. I was discouraged, but
it was great to learn about 3D printing.
Keep in mind that some of your
colleagues might not be as skilled or as
motivated as you. Accept that, and work with
each of them in a constructive way. If you're
working as an entry-level engineer in a group
of, say, two dozen people, eventually
someone in that group will be considered to
be the new manager of the group. But,
there's only one management spot. So, you
want to show your colleagues and your
managers that you can work through
others-that is, demonstrate that you can get

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other people to perform tasks and monitor
them and make sure they do a good job.
As an entry-level engineer, you're probably
going to be working with designers,
draftsman, and technicians. It helps to show
that you can work effectively with those folks,
and that later, as a manager, you'll be able to
do the same with your engineering group.
It's always good to help others when
you're working on a project. You might find
that you have a "light" day. On these
occasions, it is in your best interest to help
others with their tasks, if they need it. You'll
find that that's often reciprocated when you
might need help yourself. It's something
that shows very good initiative and also, of
course, helps the project keep on schedule.
Finally, an entrepreneurial approach
works at a large organization, too. Be on the
lookout for opportunities and act on them.
Try to come up with innovative solutions.
Also, figure out who's going to be using
your work product and try to impress them.
Your career is a long journey, but you only
get one shot at it. Manage it carefully.
John Callister, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor,
Cornell FSAE Racing, College of Engineering, Cornell University, wrote this article for
Update. He is Senior Lecturer, MAE & ORIE
Departments, and Director of the Harvey
Kinzelberg Entrepreneurship in Engineering
Program.

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SAE Update - February 2019

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of SAE Update - February 2019

SAE Update - February 2019
Contents
SAE Demo Day captures public perception of autonomous vehicles
New SAE technical paper competition launches
Introducing the 2019 SAE President, Paul Mascarenas
DOSSIER: Bashar AbdulNour, Ph.D., of Ford Motor Co.
Farewells
What’s happening in the Member Connection
Tips for navigating through the entry-level position
Recognizing excellence via awards
SAE releases updated visual chart for its levels of driving automation
11th Annual Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) quarterfinals completed
GD&T training is a top priority at SAE
Professional development opportunities offered at WCX
SAE releases two new books
The constant in STEM education
Classified advertising
SAE Update - February 2019 - SAE Update - February 2019
SAE Update - February 2019 - Contents
SAE Update - February 2019 - SAE Demo Day captures public perception of autonomous vehicles
SAE Update - February 2019 - 3
SAE Update - February 2019 - New SAE technical paper competition launches
SAE Update - February 2019 - 5
SAE Update - February 2019 - Introducing the 2019 SAE President, Paul Mascarenas
SAE Update - February 2019 - 7
SAE Update - February 2019 - 8
SAE Update - February 2019 - 9
SAE Update - February 2019 - 10
SAE Update - February 2019 - 11
SAE Update - February 2019 - DOSSIER: Bashar AbdulNour, Ph.D., of Ford Motor Co.
SAE Update - February 2019 - 13
SAE Update - February 2019 - 14
SAE Update - February 2019 - 15
SAE Update - February 2019 - Farewells
SAE Update - February 2019 - 17
SAE Update - February 2019 - What’s happening in the Member Connection
SAE Update - February 2019 - 19
SAE Update - February 2019 - Tips for navigating through the entry-level position
SAE Update - February 2019 - Recognizing excellence via awards
SAE Update - February 2019 - 22
SAE Update - February 2019 - 23
SAE Update - February 2019 - 24
SAE Update - February 2019 - SAE releases updated visual chart for its levels of driving automation
SAE Update - February 2019 - 26
SAE Update - February 2019 - 11th Annual Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) quarterfinals completed
SAE Update - February 2019 - 28
SAE Update - February 2019 - 29
SAE Update - February 2019 - GD&T training is a top priority at SAE
SAE Update - February 2019 - 31
SAE Update - February 2019 - Professional development opportunities offered at WCX
SAE Update - February 2019 - 33
SAE Update - February 2019 - SAE releases two new books
SAE Update - February 2019 - The constant in STEM education
SAE Update - February 2019 - Classified advertising
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