Engineers

Aspiring engineers should participate in an internship or co-op during college to gain valuable experience. Participating in these programs will also help you to build a professional network, which could lead to a job offer after graduation.

Engineers must be strong team workers and possess good oral and written communications skills. They must be highly organized and capable of balancing many priorities and completing work on schedule. Other important traits include creativity, good problem-solving skills, patience, determination, an analytical personality, and a willingness to continue to learn throughout one's career. Engineers who work in management need strong leadership, comminication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.