Seven Lessons Learned from Starting an Engineering Company as an EIT – Ep 020

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In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Matt Mangano, an EIT originally from New Jersey who recently relocated to San Diego. Matt reviews seven lessons that he has learned from starting a small engineering consulting company as an EIT.



Most engineers are terrified of going out on their own, and for good reason. However, Matt discusses many benefits of doing so and walks through his own experience in this session.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Peter Drucker

The career-changing tip at the end of the show will help you bring some balance to your life, or at least be present in each moment.



Listen to this session and learn:



Why and how to avoid the online job-application process

Why you must get your EIT and PE credentials as early on as possible in your engineering career

A strategy that you can use to collect advice in your career but then form your own opinions about it

How to go with the flow in your career but attack opportunities when they present themselves

How going above and beyond in your engineering career will give you an edge

Ways to get involved in your community and network effectively

Key skills needed to start an engineering company, especially at a young age



Resources and links mentioned in this session include:



Free Gift for TECC Podcast Listeners



Institute for Engineering Career Development



Special Event for Engineers in San Diego 

Click Here for Session #20 Transcription

What are some key lessons that you have learned as an engineer with regards to personal development?



I would love to hear from you about how you develop, both personally and professionally.



Please leave your comments in the section below.