Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast episodes
- Ep 39. Things that don't belong on LinkedIn; How to Interview; Resume Job Titles; Remote Job Bait and Switch; Backpay for School; Hardest Engineering Class
Episode 39 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
We're into a great cadence and it will keep on keeping on.
Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics/Career Craziness
1. Seeking Ladies???
2. Was asked for my college transcripts, from 15yrs ago
3. What has LinkedIn become? 🤦♂️
4. Basically "Paid-in-exposure" with extra steps.
5. I should have to pay my employees
Career Advice
6. I've interviewed and hired hundreds of people.
7. Does anyone else on here prefer NOT to prepare for interviews?
8. Offered a salary of $105K for a large contractor in LA. Is this reasonable? I have experience of 4 years in Heavy Civil and educational background of BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Construction Engineering. Need tips on negotiating.
9. On my resume, I change my previous job titles to popular names since I feel like it's easier for people to understand my work experience. Is there any problem with that?
10. Dozed off in a zoom meeting with a client
11. Messed up by looking for a new job?
12. Help with Internships
13. Interviewed for a remote job, now asking if I'd be willing to relocate?
14. Ex employer wants paid back for school
College Advice
15. Would you say calculus were the hardest courses in your program?
16. U of M for 20k a year or Michigan Tech for 12k a year
17. I have a dynamics exam in a couple of hours...
18. Should I be aspiring to transfer to a more prestigious school? Or does prestige not really matter for engineering for finding a job (international student)
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1
1 hr 21 min - Ep. 38 The ABC's of YOUR ENGINEERING CAREER with Marc LeVine (The ABC's of Control Systems Engineering and Thermosystems USA)Episode 38 of the ENGRing Success PodcastAbout our GuestMarc LeVine is the Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development Leader for Thermosystems, a full-service control systems integration company that works in the industrial EPC and and Architect Engineer industries.Marc has an extensive background in human resources and talent development in the engineering and professional services industry, and has worked for companies of all sizes, ranging from startups to fortune 500 companies!In addition to his role with Thermosystems, he is the founder of “The ABC’s of Control Systems Engineering”, a twitter/linkedin page and website blog dedicated to helping control systems engineers grow in their careers! He publishes a daily newsletter on LinkedIn called "Career Tips for Engineers" and is also the founder of the “Jobs and Careers Advice Forum” on Facebook and Twitter in which he also offers career and job searching advice to others. When it comes to engineering career and talent development, Marc is THE GUY.In this episodeWe talk a little bit about Marc's journey into the world of engineering talent development and recruiting, and then hit hard on essential topics like the process of evaluating talent, the importance of soft skills, what to put on a good resume, and how to invest in yourself and your career as an aspiring or early-career engineering professional!The yadayadayadaDon't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.comSupport the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccessTop tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccessTo submit your question, email [email protected]Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY11 hr 18 min
- Ep. 37 Bikini Interview; No Fraternization; Good GPA; EngD; PE License vs. Masters; Terminated after Notice; 3-5 Years for Entry Level; First White Collar Job
Episode 37 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
We're into a great cadence and it will keep on keeping on.
Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics/Career Craziness
1. I interviewed a girl in her bikini the other day
2. Sent from my former boss to his staff
College Advice
3. What's a "good" GPA in engineering?
4. What to do with 2.7/4 gpa?
5. Ut austin v.s Georgia Tech v.s Berkeley Undergrad
6. Should I pursue an EngD degree?
7. What makes a good Engineering School good?
Career Questions
8. What do you think of a work environment where a lot of people send e-mails without taking care of how it looks (aesthetically and grammatically)?
9. PE license or Masters (Mechanical Engineering)?
10. Job told me to leave after I put in my notice
11. How to leave job when projects aren’t done?
12. For the love of all that is holy PLEASE stop putting jobs up as “entry” level and then ask for 3-5 years of experience.
13. When to tell company I accepted another offer?
14. I run part of my husbands business, should I put that on my resume?
15. Is it possible to start a structural firm straight out of college?
16. (F) 28 Application Engineer salary don’t feel adequate
17. Just landed my first white collar job. Any advice?
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1
1 hr 21 min - Ep. 36 Take Home Interviews; Paycut to work remote; Career Fair Advice; Faking Golf Ability; and more!
Episode 36 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Found one in the wild - a take home assignment for a marketing role
2. “We anticipate moving *very quickly*”
Career Questions
3. Boss said to work remotely . And salary will be decreased based on what i was spending on transportation ?
4. How important is going to a “big name” college for engineers?
5. Handing down some wisdom for you guys attending career fairs.
6. My boss asked if I can play golf and I said I can but I have never played…. How do I prepare?
7. Is my boss being unreasonable?
8. HS Teacher wanting to switch to the Construction Management/Civil Engineering field
9. 6 figures first job for evil inc.?
10. "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" How do you answer this if you don't want to move up the ladder?
11. How to leave job when projects aren’t done?
12. I made a huge career/college mistake
13. What jobs can I get that are “non technical” or not related to chemical engineering?
14. “Fired? Care to explain?”
15. Why can't I achieve a high mark in my courses? What am I doing wrong?
16. Accounting student interested in engineering
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1
1 hr 13 min - Ep. 35 Boss Fired Mom; Craziest Job Interview; Mentees Promoted Over Me; Fired from Internship; My job got posted with a raise; Humiliated by potential manager; Nervous to ask for vacation
Episode 35 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Boss bragged about firing his mom and I don’t understand why..?
2. Want to hear the craziest experience I had during a job interview?
Career Questions
3. Switched teams, should receive offer letter?
4. Should I ask why employees I've trained were promoted before me?
5. Should I apply for a job if my vacation is in 2 weeks?
6. Advice after being fired from an internship?
7. A friend of mine was looking for a job yesterday. This must be hella illegal, right?
8. Saw a job ad from my company for another position of my same role, but with a much higher starting “salary”
9. Received an entry-level EIT offer. Am I crazy to be expecting more?
10. Offered promotion and got humiliated
11. How Do I Flex to My Manager about My High Performance?
12. New job and nervous to ask for two week vacation. Help!
13. Senior in HS. Need some advice with electrical engineering in college (undergraduate)
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1
1 hr 9 min - Ep. 34 Commuting; Hustle Culture; Bullied by Direct Report; Top Uni with Bad Academics?; Job Hunting; Secondary Income; Burned Out Sophomore
Episode 34 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Not what I expected to find on my LinkedIn feed
2. So, are we supposed to fall in love with commuting now?
3. Wife died unexpectedly so he posts about it on LinkedIn the next day and makes it about his career. Lunatic or not?
Career Questions
4. Is it laziness or lack of ambition if you don't want to engage in hustle culture anymore?
5. Should I apply for a job if my vacation is in 2 weeks?
6. Is my direct report bullying me?
7. is it possible to get into top university with poor academics??
8. Anyone commute 70+ miles to work?
9. Just got terminated- what to do in this situation?
10. Boss found out I’m job hunting. How to walk back?
11. Do you have a secondary source of income? If so, what is it?
12. Any tips for a burned-out sophomore?
13. Where can I find companies that do 4 day work weeks and remote?
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering and Construction Consulting Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1
46 min - Ep. 33 Laid off? Work for free????; Working the Weekends??; What are credit hours?; Why don't Engineers Rule the World?
Episode 33 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today?
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Just got laid off? Offer to work for FREE!
2. Let me take pride in toxic work culture 😍
3. Not sure who's crazier: the poster OR the 19% of people who thinks it's ok to cold call on Christmas
Career Questions
4. What are Credit hours in college?
5. Is Utility Coordinator engineering?
6. Why don't engineers rule the world?
7. How can you combine writing with engineering?
8. Signed a job offer, then received another with %30 raise. Would you take the second offer?
9. Experiencing racism at work: what do i do?
10. Any other recent grads still amazed by how much free time they have now?
11. I lied to my boss about my reason for resignation he caught me out in my lie
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering Consulting and Construction Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1ArXm5PiApCX?si=KbqFimdQT6iK3Os2G4Jnkg&utm_s
1 hr 6 min - Ep. 32 Lessons from Armed Robbery; Future without Oil and Gas; Reschedule Interview for Exams?; 21 Credit-hour Semester; Calc vs. Cal?
.Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today?
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
In this weekly episode, Daniel is joined yet again by Luke Callahan to talk about building a brand, more about LinkedIn Lunatics; and respond to more career questions
Career Advice: Building your brand
What is a professional brand? Luke and Dan take a cursory level dive!
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Things you can learn from armed robbery
2. It didn't happen just once but 6 times
Career Questions
3. Future of Chemical Engineers without O&G
4. Asked for the salary range. Got told: "Buddy, you're rustling some feathers here..."
5. Should I reschedule my interview for my exams?
6. Best way to prepare for 21 credit semester?
7. Fiancé and I are having a debate… is the short name for calculus “Calc” or “cal”.
8. What advice would you give an overworked person serving the final two weeks of notice period?
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering Consulting and Construction Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1ArXm5PiApCX?si=KbqFimdQT6iK3Os2G4Jnkg&utm_source=copy-link
37 min - Ep. 31 Building your professional brand; what do interns do?; leaving work at work...
Episode 31 of the ENGRing Success Podcast
Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today?
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
To submit your question, email [email protected]
In this weekly episode, Daniel is joined yet again by Luke Callahan to talk about building a brand, more about LinkedIn Lunatics; and respond to more career questions
Career Advice: Building your brand
What is a professional brand? Luke and Dan take a cursory level dive!
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. This week in ELON Simps - double Lunatics
I'm sure it's as simple as the employees being lazy
Episode #69696969 of things that didn't happen ft Lunatic
2. I think this guy just likes to sell his startups?
Career Questions
3. Would you opt for a company offering you permanent employment but very low pay? or a company offering you a one year contract with significantly higher pay?
4. How do you manage to leave work at work?
5. What do college interns actually do during internships?
6. Is electrical engineering more favorable?
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering Consulting and Construction Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1ArXm5PiApCX?si=KbqFimdQT6iK3Os2G4Jnkg&utm_source=copy-link
1 hr 21 min - Ep. 30 Have you tried acting STUPID?; Leave new job after 1 week?; Sign-on Bonuses; Advising Younger Engineers
To submit your question, email [email protected]
Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess
Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation.
Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess
In this weekly episode, Daniel talks more about LinkedIn Lunatics; elaborates on the difference between a Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer; and responds to more career questions
LinkedIn Lunatics
1. Have you tried acting STUPID? Also, does this apply if someone is actually stupid? 🧐🥲
2. Wife bad hahaha, agree?
Career Questions
3. Should I leave my new job after 1 week???
4. Are sign-on bonuses a trap?
5. Two staff are being laid off, should I offer to be one of them?
6. How to deal with annoying Junior Engineers?
7. Should I take a 78k job offer with student loan forgiveness or 120k job offer without student loan forgiveness?
Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering Consulting and Construction Industry.
All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer.
Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1ArXm5PiApCX?si=KbqFimdQT6iK3Os2G4Jnkg&utm_source=copy-link
41 min
About Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The Engineering Career Podcast
Striving to engineer a successful career? Considering engineering as a career?
Listen along for helpful tips and advice related to the transition from "I want to do that" to "getting there" and growing your professional career in Engineering or any related field! Content includes deep dives into specific growth topics, Q&A responses, and interviews of Professionals who have achieved a significant career milestone to see "how they got there".
Engineering Success is hosted by Daniel Dahlinger and features regular guests.