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US Embassy Calls For Applications -Mandela Washington Fellowship

Posted by | October 13, 2014 | Scholarships_CareerTips

Are you between the ages of 25 and 35?

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is looking for semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries.

If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.

 

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:
Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

  • A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
  • A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

The application will collect basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English language proficiency.

We will also request a CV(with dated educational and professional background), and personal information (name, address, phone, email, country of citizenship).

Additional elements, such as letters of recommendation or university transcripts, are OPTIONAL and may supplement your application.

You can learn more about the fellowship program HERE

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Top Career Secret : 10 Mistakes Job Seekers Make … And How to Avoid Them

Posted by | October 10, 2014 | Engineering Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Source: Career Potential

How long have you been job searching? 3 months? 5 months? 2 years?

You will agree that it’s not the easiest thing to keep waiting for recruiters to call you with a job offer. But have you ever wondered if you could be making mistakes which end up derailing your job search?

Here are top 10 of the biggest mistake job seekers make and how you can avoid them

Mistake #1: Mailing Unsolicited CV’s
Unsolicited resumes are considered garbage, scrap paper and wasted effort. Secretaries kill them, HR managers file them away, and hiring decision-makers pitch them. I advocate abandoning this job search tactic completely.

Mistake #2: Looking Only for Job Openings
Searching only for companies with “openings” is an obsolete job hunting method. The best jobs are rarely listed “vacancies” or “openings.” Rather, many good positions are created for the candidate, often at the interview. The key is to shift your focus from “openings” to “opportunities” (which exist nearly everywhere). Remember: every company is hiring all the time, if you have what they need when they need it!

Mistake #3: Ineffective Networking
Networking should be the primary focus of every job search – occupying about 90% of your time. However, I find that most people go about it the wrong way – by talking too much and by asking for jobs.

The best networkers are big listeners rather than big talkers. They have a clear agenda, and are not shy about asking for feedback and guidance. Remember: networking is more about giving than it is about taking, so always come from an attitude of generosity.

Mistake #4: Leaving Yourself Open to Too Many Kinds of Jobs
Another key to a successful job search is to focus on finding the RIGHT job – not “just any job.” Critical factors to consider include satisfaction, growth potential, location, cultural fit, great co-workers, a pleasing environment and competitive compensation. When the job market is really tough, it’s imperative to be more focused than ever.

Mistake #5: Being Unplanned in Your Search
Most people spend more time planning a vacation than planning a job search. I suggest the following tips to conduct a proper job search: a well-thought out methodology, daily solitude and planning, space in the home dedicated to the search, a tracking tool to measure your progress, and a system for accountability.

Mistake #6: Doing it Alone
Career Coaches provide objective guidance, help you articulate your value, and provide a proven system for job search success. Many offer excellent advice on salary negotiations – often exceeding the job seeker’s expectations. If you can’t afford a Career Coach, take advantage of low-cost or free support from non-profit groups, universities, municipal programs, and so forth.

Mistake #7: Not Preparing Well Enough for Job Interviews
When you boil it down, all job interviews are comprised of five basic elements: articulating your value, conveying your knowledge of the company, asking intelligent questions, negotiating compensation, and following-through. Each of these items has to be practiced in advance, so you can “ace” the job interview. “Winging it” just won’t do! Also, be sure to do extensive research on the company and the interviewer ahead of time.

Mistake #8: Not Knowing Your Market Value
You must research and assess your value in the marketplace, so you’ll be able to negotiate effectively. Never disclose your salary requirements – always get the employer to name the salary or range first. The time to talk money is when the employer has made it clear that you are their top candidate, and after they make an offer.

It is very easy for even the savviest of job seekers to make these mistakes. By learning how to navigate these potential pitfalls from the outset, your job search will be more productive and yield more positive results!

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Be Careful in Salary Negotiation – 14 Things You Should Never Say

Posted by | October 7, 2014 | Science Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Source: Business Insider

Ever attended an interview only to come out angry with yourself for not negotiating your worth the right way?

Well, if this sounds like you, here are 15 words and phrases that hurt most job seekers in their salary negotiation.

1.”I accept [the first offer].”
Remember: This is a negotiation, so be careful not to end it before it has even had a chance to start.

2.”I’m looking for X.”
Never throw out the first number. You want to leave room for discussion

A good negotiation strategy is to let the employer offer the first number. That puts you in a position to see the number they are offering and gives you the opportunity to negotiate it up from there.”

3.”That’s all you’re offering me?”
Never say this, or anything else that will offend the employer — even if you think the salary they’re offering is laughable.

4.”No.”
In negotiations, you’ll have to be willing to be flexible and provide counteroffers when the offer isn’t in line with what you are seeking. By saying “no” you could be quickly closing the door on the offer at hand.

5.”I have other outstanding offers right now that are much more lucrative.”
Even if it’s true, you shouldn’t use “that card” to pressure the employer. Only discuss the offer at hand.

And if you don’t have another offer on the table, you’ll definitely want to avoid this tactic.

6.”Bottom line”/”This is my final/last offer.”
These phrases sounds like threats, and they typically close out the negotiation.

If you say any of these things, and the demand is not met by the employer, the negotiation will be over and you’ll have to be prepared to walk away.

7.”I know this may sound a little aggressive, but…”
If your rationale is based on fact, you should never have to preface your request with this type of disclaimer.

8.”I need…”
You should never say you need X amount more because of expenses or debt. Don’t bring in personal issues; this is about your merit and the job fit.

9.”I hate to have to ask for this, but…”
True, it might not be the easiest thing to ask for more money — but saying you “hate to have to do it” is a flat out lie. Plus, it’s just a really terrible way to preface the negotiation.

10.”The least I’d be willing to accept is X.”
If you tell them the parameters of the lowest offer your willing to take, that could be what you’ll get.

11. “Sorry”
Have confidence in yourself. If you know your value and what you’ll be bringing to the company, there will be no need to apologize for asking for more.

12. “But I’m worth so much more.”
Of course you’ll want to mention your value in a salary negotiation — but try to say it in a way that isn’t so obnoxious. You never want to come off as arrogant.

13. “You might not think I’m worth this, but…”
Just don’t. You want to be direct, polite, and concise in your negotiation to show that you are competent and a valued member of the team.

Have you ever used any of these phrases before?

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5 Toxic Beliefs That Ruin Careers – A Must Read

Posted by | September 29, 2014 | Engineering Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Are you holding negative beliefs about yourself? They may be ruining your career and eating into your career growth.

Make sure you do not believe in the following 5 toxic beliefs.

1. My self-worth is based on what others think of me.
Some people define themselves based upon how they guess their boss, co-workers, relatives and friends see them. When they are convinced that others think poorly of them, such people lack the self-confidence necessary to consistently take action.

2. My past equals my future.
When some people experience a series of setbacks, they assume that their goals are not achievable. Over time, they become dispirited and discouraged, and avoid situations where failure is a risk. Because any significant effort entails risk, such people are then unable to make significant achievements.

3. My destiny is controlled by the supernatural.
Some people believe that their status in life–or even their potential as a human being–is determined by luck, fate, or divine intervention. This all-too-common belief robs such people of initiative, making them passive as they wait for their “luck” to change.

4. My emotions accurately reflect objective reality.
Some people believe that their emotions are caused by external events. In truth, though emotions are determined by the perception of those events, combined with preconceptions about what those events mean.

Such people find it difficult or impossible to “get out of their own heads” and see situations from another person’s viewpoint.

5. My goal is to be perfect or do something perfectly.
Because perfection is unattainable, the people who seek it are simply setting themselves up for disappointment. Perfectionists blame the world (and everything in it) rather than doing what’s necessary to accomplish extraordinary results.

Exchange these beliefs with better ones.

 

 

Source: Inc.com

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8 Commandments For Every Job Hunter – A Must Read

Posted by | September 24, 2014 | Socal Science Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Job hunting can be quite stressful especially if you are not getting any interviews with all the applications you send. Here are eight tips to help you organize your job search and avoid frustration.

1. Remember: Your job hunt is a job.
Treat it with the same professionalism that you would a job that gives you a paycheck. It’s easy to continually procrastinate.

At the other extreme you can become compulsive and spend every waking hour obsessing about the job hunt. Instead, set up work hours, an agenda, and goals for yourself every day. When your workday is over, leave the job hunt behind. Spend your off hours with those you love, pursuing your hobbies and interests, exercising, and living a balanced life.

2. Keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
Maintain all your professional credentials, licenses, and certificates. Keep up to date with the “latest” in your field of expertise, and thereby you will demonstrate your commitment to excellence.
Pay for them yourself, it will be money well spent.

3. Stand out from your competition.
Title your CV “{First Name Last Name } CV.” Then, whenever you send it out to a company, do a “save as” and rename it: “{First Name Last Name} CV for XXX Company.”

It will show the employer that you aren’t just sending it everywhere. Also, it will become easier to retrieve if you keep all your CV’s in a single folder in your computer, and that way you will be certain to be able to find whichever version is relevant to the company with which you are speaking.

4. Find a way to make yourself findable.
Make certain that you have a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile, and include in it a PDF version of your resume (without your phone or physical address). Contribute in a meaningful way to relevant LinkedIn Group Discussions. Present yourself as a peer who just happens not to have a paying job at the moment, rather than as a desperate person seeking to become a peer.

5. Interact with three new people every day.
Reach out to leaders in your field for informational interviews. Respond to authors who write thought provoking articles in your field. Remember that networking is about building relationships, not asking for help. It takes time and patience, but is well worth the effort.

6. Don’t take for granted that other people know what is second nature to you.
In the hiring process, you build your reputation from the ground up, so you must explain with detail what you do, and how you do it. Don’t say, “I’ve been responsible for…” Instead say, “In my job I did…”

7. Guard your good name and reputation.
Never do, write, or say anything that it would embarrass you for someone else to see or hear. Presenting what you have done in the most positive light is your responsibility. Lying about anything will get you disqualified and ruin your reputation.

8. Treat your next job as a temp job with benefits.
No job in today’s economy is “forever.” Always strive for excellence in the workplace, and when you attain success make certain to update your CV and LinkedIn profile. Maintain your networking habit.

Happy job hunting!

 

 

Source: US News

I’ve sent out hundreds of resumes over my career, applying for just about every kind of job. I’ve personally reviewed more than 20,000 resumes. And at Google we sometimes get more than 50,000 resumes in a single week.

I have seen A LOT of resumes.

Some are brilliant, most are just ok, many are disasters. The toughest part is that for 15 years, I’ve continued to see the same mistakes made again and again by candidates, any one of which can eliminate them from consideration for a job. What’s most depressing is that I can tell from the resumes that many of these are good, even great, people. But in a fiercely competitive labor market, hiring managers don’t need to compromise on quality. All it takes is one small mistake and a manager will reject an otherwise interesting candidate.

I promise you — more than half of you have at least one of these mistakes on your resume. And I’d much rather see folks win jobs than get passed over.

In the interest of helping more candidates make it past that first resume screen, here are the five biggest mistakes I see on resumes.

Mistake 1: Typos

This one seems obvious, but it happens again and again. A 2013 CareerBuilder survey found that 58% of resumes have typos.

In fact, people who tweak their resumes the most carefully can be especially vulnerable to this kind of error, because they often result from going back again and again to fine tune your resume just one last time. And in doing so, a subject and verb suddenly don’t match up, or a period is left in the wrong place, or a set of dates gets knocked out of alignment. I see this in MBA resumes all the time. Typos are deadly because employers interpret them as a lack of detail-orientation, as a failure to care about quality. The fix?

Read your resume from bottom to top: reversing the normal order helps you focus on each line in isolation. Or have someone else proofread closely for you.

Mistake 2: Length

A good rule of thumb is one page of resume for every ten years of work experience. Hard to fit it all in, right? But a three or four or ten page resume simply won’t get read closely. As Blaise Pascal wrote, “I would have written you a shorter letter, but I did not have the time.” A crisp, focused resume demonstrates an ability to synthesize, prioritize, and convey the most important information about you. Think about it this way: the *sole* purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. That’s it. It’s not to convince a hiring manager to say “yes” to you (that’s what the interview is for) or to tell your life’s story (that’s what a patient spouse is for). Your resume is a tool that gets you to that first interview. Once you’re in the room, the resume doesn’t matter much. So cut back your resume. It’s too long.

Mistake 3: Formatting

Unless you’re applying for a job such as a designer or artist, your focus should be on making your resume clean and legible. At least ten point font. At least half-inch margins. White paper, black ink. Consistent spacing between lines, columns aligned, your name and contact information on every page. If you can, look at it in both Google Docs and Word, and then attach it to an email and open it as a preview. Formatting can get garbled when moving across platforms. Saving it as a PDF is a good way to go.

Mistake 4: Confidential information

I once received a resume from an applicant working at a top-three consulting firm. This firm had a strict confidentiality policy: client names were never to be shared. On the resume, the candidate wrote: “Consulted to a major software company in Redmond, Washington.” Rejected! There’s an inherent conflict between your employer’s needs (keep business secrets confidential) and your needs (show how awesome I am so I can get a better job). So candidates often find ways to honor the letter of their confidentiality agreements but not the spirit. It’s a mistake. While this candidate didn’t mention Microsoft specifically, any reviewer knew that’s what he meant. In a very rough audit, we found that at least 5-10% of resumes reveal confidential information. Which tells me, as an employer, that I should never hire those candidates … unless I want my own trade secrets emailed to my competitors.

The New York Times test is helpful here: if you wouldn’t want to see it on the home page of the NYT with your name attached (or if your boss wouldn’t!), don’t put it on your resume.

Mistake 5: Lies

This breaks my heart. Putting a lie on your resume is never, ever, ever, worth it. Everyone, up to and including CEOs, gets fired for this. (Google “CEO fired for lying on resume” and see.) People lie about their degrees (three credits shy of a college degree is not a degree), GPAs (I’ve seen hundreds of people “accidentally” round their GPAs up, but never have I seen one accidentally rounded down — never), and where they went to school (sorry, but employers don’t view a degree granted online for “life experience” as the same as UCLA or Seton Hall). People lie about how long they were at companies, how big their teams were, and their sales results, always goofing in their favor.

There are three big problems with lying:

  1. You can easily get busted. The Internet, reference checks, and people who worked at your company in the past can all reveal your fraud.
  2. Lies follow you forever. Fib on your resume and 15 years later get a big promotion and are discovered? Fired. And try explaining that in your next interview.
  3. Our Moms taught us better. Seriously.

So this is how to mess up your resume. Don’t do it! Hiring managers are looking for the best people they can find, but the majority of us all but guarantee that we’ll get rejected.

The good news is that — precisely because most resumes have these kinds of mistakes — avoiding them makes you stand out.

In a future post, I’ll expand beyond what not to do, and cover the things you *should* be doing to make your resume stand out from the stack.

Written by Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President of People Operations at Google

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Application Letter / Cover Letter Sample for Electrical Engineer

Posted by | October 23, 2013 | Engineering Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Application Letter / Cover Letter Sample for Electrical Engineer

 

400 Nairobi Road

Kenya, Mys Inlink

June, 2013

 

Mr. Felix Amador

Human Resource Manager

Sony Ericsson
 

Dear Mr. Amador,

Re: Electronic Engineer

Following your advertisement for the position of Electronic Engineer at Sony Ericsson, I wish to put in my application letter for this job position. I am an experienced Electrical Engineer with 15 years working experience at MTN in the Electronic Department.

In my recent position as an Electronic Engineer, I worked on communication systems, computers, integrated circuits and other electronic systems that use electricity as a means to process information. My vast knowledge and experience in electronic communication is a perfect suit for the job description at Ericsson Nairobi.

Most of my projects at MTN is done with little or no supervision from research, concept, development, design and implementation of project.

Apart from my degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Nairobi, I possess a certification in CCNA and a member of IEEE. I am a critical thinker and a trend analyst of computer-aided programs to develop and design electrical systems.

I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and further explain my qualification and experience in detail.

Yours Sincerely

Kofi Jaha

Enclosure : Resume, Certification, Membership IEEE

 

The Career Path of an Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering is a discipline that has been a strong force in technology for over a decade. Electrical Engineers are concerned with Electronic devices and how to build systems such as generators, embedded computers, amplifiers, microprocessors, robots and artificial intelligence systems. As an Electrical Engineer, one is concerned with new designs and its implementations to solve simple but complex task. With emerging technologies, Electrical Engineers are expected to learn modern trends to meet the demand of innovators and techies.
To Become an Electrical Engineer, one must be strong in Mathematics and Physics. The rest is how to apply these fields in magnetism, circuit and systems and engineering processes. One must also attend Higher College with a Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or similar field such as Computer Engineering.
According to QS World Ranking of Electrical Engineering Universities, the top ten rankings include
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Stanford University
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Cambridge
• ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
• University of Oxford
• University of California, Los Angeles
• Imperial College, London
• Harvard University
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
An Electrical Engineer can join professional bodies such as the National Association of Black Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Society of Professional Engineers and International Society of Automation (ISA)
Electrical Engineers have a massive job base. They can work in Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry, Chemical Industry, Electronic Industry, Defense Industry, Oil and Gas Companies, Power generating industry, Telecoms and the Utility Industry. The list continues.
An Electrical Engineer who is a professional in the field takes an average salary of $45,000 to $60,000 in 2008 according to figures from jobs posted in CareerStructures.com
The job description of an Electrical Engineer ranges from
• Power generation, transmission and distribution to the countryside
• Building services in the society such as lighting, ventilation and life systems
• Manufacturing especially in the Construction Sector
• Carrying out cutting-edge feasibility studies for new technical developments
• Cost estimation and analysis for scheduled project timelines
• Installation testing and analyzing power system, telecom system and data flow

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Computer Engineering Graduate Cover Letter Sample

Posted by | October 23, 2013 | Engineering Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Computer Engineering Graduate Cover Letter Sample

200 Nairobi Road

Kenya, City Inlink

August, 2013

 

Mr. Jude Lexis

Human Resource Manager

MTN Kenya

 

Dear Sir,

With regard to your MTN job advertisement on the 20th of August 2013, at your official website www.mtn.com, I wish to apply for the position of Computer Engineer. I am a graduate Computer Engineer from Kenyatta University and a certified CCNA Engineer. Due to my excellent networking and hardware skills, I worked as a Systems Engineer with Airtel Kenya and rose to the rank of Systems Manager.

In my recent position with Airtel Kenya, I oversee the  design and production of computer hardware, troubleshooting defects and isolating them, component integration and design testing, report specific generation, extensive computer analysis and lifespan durability of purchased electronic components.

Hardware architecture, device drivers, circuit boards and system chip design are part of my daily task with Airtel Kenya as a Systems Engineer.

With extreme technology advancement comes my ability to think critically, multitask and a high degree of change to adapt to new system, tools and technologies with limited supervision.

I possess excellence written and communication skills especially in project documentation. My ability to liaise and work effectively with my team members, colleagues and junior staff puts me ahead for this job position.

I look forward to this position and excited with the prospects of working with MTN.

 

Yours Sincerely

Larry Menssah

Enclosure: Resume, Certificate, CCNA Certification

The Career Path of a Computer Engineer

 

Computer Engineering is fast becoming one of the best engineering disciplines in the world due to the vast employment opportunities available.  Computer Engineering is derived from the discipline of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The core base of Computer Engineering is software development that can drive a hardware. Computer Engineers are modern with the capability to continuously push the applicability of computers to industry demand and technological trend changes. Computer Engineers embed computers into other machines and build network across to transfer data. Computer Engineers are also making computers to be intelligent and self-serving.

To become a Computer Engineer, one must be good in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical, Electronics and Computers. You must be awarded with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering.

According to the Best Grad Schools ranking of Computer Engineering Universities, the list of top ten schools includes

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • University of California – Berkeley
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign
  • Cornell University
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
  • University of Texas
  • Princeton University
  • Purdue University – West Lafayette

Computer Engineers can join professional bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Society of Black Engineers and the Association of Computing Machinery

Computer Engineers can work as .Net Developers, Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Cisco Network Voice Engineers, Web Developers and Database Architects

As a Computer Engineer, one can earn an average minimum salary of $56,000, a medium range of $89,000 and a maximum salary of $140,328.

A typical job description of a Computer Engineer includes using programming languages such as Java, C, C++ and COBOL for software development, design and integrating of system on chip for electronics component, local area and wide area networking, working with experts from related fields especially electronic engineers to carry out a research on a new innovation, working with android programs and mobile technology.

 

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Cover Letter Sample for Civil Engineering Graduates

Posted by | October 23, 2013 | Engineering Graduates Cover Letter Samples

Cover Letter Sample for Civil Engineering Graduates

243 Nairobi Road

Kenya, City Express

September, 2013

 

Dr. Anani Mayes

Human Resource Manager

Aluworks Nairobi Limited

 

Dear Sir,

Following your recent advertisement in the Daily Graphic on the 20th of April, 2013 for the position of Civil Engineer, I wish to put in my application documents. I am a degree holder in Civil Engineering from Moi University in Kenya with vast experience in construction works and project design.

In my recent position at Nairobi Highway, I worked in my capacity as the Highway Civil Engineer in charge of construction and road engineering works. Most of my job description at Nairobi Highway includes undertaking feasibility studies on the quality of road been constructed, liaising with subcontractors and architects on road construction in the area, scheduling and purchasing material necessary for road construction and managerial supervision to ensure road works and construction meet the demanded timeline and completion.

Attached to my vast technical background is my work ethics. I possess excellent communication skills, top working relationship with colleagues and respect work related codes of conduct. I am excited to be part of Aluworks Nairobi Limited especially with the rich experience I can offer to help improve the engineering standards of this reputable company.

I look forward to any scheduled interview and further discussion by your reputable outfit.

 

Yours Sincerely,

De Don

Enclouse : Curriculum Vitae

 

The Guidelines to Become  a Civil Engineer

 

Civil Engineering is one of the oldest Engineering disciplines in the world. This engineering discipline is the pre-foundation for other professional engineering expansion especially the field of Electrical Engineering. Civil Engineers are responsible for shaping our environment by building structures and facilities that will have a major impact on lives and durability of properties. Civil Engineers also simplify our normal daily activities. A typical example is boarding a car to work. Civil Engineers are responsible for that road you use in the morning.

A candidate who aspires to become a Civil Engineer must be exceptionally good in Physics and Mathematics. These two grades must be equivalent to an excellent. To become a Civil Engineer, one must offer top courses in the University such as Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Related course that can easily lead you to become a Civil Engineer is Mechanical Engineering or any other closely related Engineering discipline.

To become a Civil Engineer, you must attend top Engineering Schools which are noted for awarding quality Engineering Degrees. According to QS World ranking of Universities by Subject, Civil & Structural Engineering, the top ten includes

  • Imperial College London
  • University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Delft University of Technology
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Kyoto University
  • Nan yang Technological University
  • University of Hong Kong
  • University of Texas

As a Civil Engineer, one can belong to the following associations: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Earthquake Engineers Research Institute (EERI), American Concrete Institute, ASM International and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

A Civil Engineer can work in a variety of disciplines. Career prospects of a Civil Engineer will be in areas such as Building Control Surveyor, Building Services Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Site Engineer, Water Engineer and Structural Engineer.

According to the International Labor Department, Civil Engineers made an average salary of $77,990 in 2011. The most paid 10% percent in the professional earned $119,620 whiles the minimum paid employee earned $50,370. The statistics further stated that, the highest compensated position are within the industrial and commercial category.

Civil Engineering is a unique profession with most graduates venturing into road and construction companies. A Civil Engineer is required to offer the following technical services in the workplace

  • Hold top engineering meetings with client to discuss requirement for projects
  • Testing material for strength and map-survey analysis with the use of computer-aided software
  • Time requirement and feasibility studies on projects.
  • Establishing a stable relationship between the environment and the risk of engineering works to the said environment
  • Ensuring and maintaining the health and safety rules of this profession.
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