A few years ago engineering jobs were the most sought after. This happened because it was the most in thing, Nowadays the demand for just engineers has gone down. Still there remain few fields where they are in constant demand.
The marine engineer jobs and software engineerjobs are two such areas where there is still a high demand. Marine engineers are paid a hefty package as they have to travel in ships for a major portion of each year. Software engineers on the other hand are paid big amounts but that’s only if they are very good at their jobs and manage to complete their assigned projects.
Engineering has developed from observations of the ways natural and constructed systems react and from the development of empirical equations that provide bases for design. It is a very frequent term that is used in our daily life. The developments and advancements that we observe in the world is only possible due to the engineering and scientific jobs that are carried out in different fields. The technology advancement in today's world has increased the employment in the field of engineering. There are various streams in engineering. Some of the important streams are listed below.
I. Civil Engineering Jobs
It is the broadest of the engineering fields because it is the oldest of all streams. Civil Engineering deals with the planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures or public works. Today, most of the civil engineering jobs are associated with bridges, railways, roads, power plants, structures, irrigation, water supply, flood control, traffic, etc.
II. Mechanical Engineering Jobs
It is an engineering discipline that engrosses the application of principle of physics for analysis, design, production and maintenance of mechanical systems. The stream requires a strong knowledge of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Most of the mechanical engineering jobs include design and analysis of automobiles, aircraft, buildings and bridges, industrial equipments and machinery, etc.
III. Electrical Engineering Jobs
This stream deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. Professionals in this field deal with problems associated with heavy electrical systems such as power transmission, motor control, and control systems. Electrical engineering includes sub disciplines like Electrical & Electronics engineering, Instrumentation engineering.
IV. Electronic Engineering Jobs
It's a professional discipline that deals with the behavior and effects of electron and with electronic devices, systems or equipment. As electricity is regarded as father of electronics, electronic engineering in some parts of the world is considered as electrical engineering. Jobs in this field include digital electronics, analogue electronics, signal processing, control systems and many more. It includes sub disciplines like Applied Electronics engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication engineering, Mechatronics.
V. Textile Engineering Jobs
Textile engineering deals with the application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and control of all facets of fiber, textile, and apparel processes, products, and machinery including natural and man-made materials, interaction of materials with machines, safety and health, energy conservation, and waste and pollution control. A textile engineer works with fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes and carry out research and development for improving and creating new textile based products.
VI. Computer Science Engineering Jobs
The discipline deals with the study of performance and function of computers. The job includes applications of computer science into the filed of electronics, electrical, mechanical, education and even civil. Computer science is also related to software engineering which involves designing of complex software systems.
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Read your review carefully.
Posted Aug 11, 2011
Your manager will most likely hand you a copy of your review after they have gone over it with you. Some managers will give you a copy to read prior to the performance appraisal. The performance review will include information regarding areas that you are adept at as well as those that need improvement.
Try to read it objectively
Posted Aug 10, 2011
It is easy to feel offended personally. Rather than being offended, realize that a performance review is meant to be a constructive exercise, not one aimed at undermining you personally.
Remember that everyone has areas that could be improved upon.
Posted Aug 9, 2011
Your attitude towards suggested improvements says a lot about what kind of an employee you are/could become. Listen thoughtfully, if the information you get is a complete surprise to you, which it shouldn't be, tell your manager that you would like some time to digest everything that has been said and request a time to meet again.
Accept what you already know deep down
Posted Aug 9, 2011
It is more likely that your review will not be a complete surprise. You probably already know the areas you do well in and the areas that you need to improve upon.
Respond if required
Posted Aug 9, 2011
There should be a section for you to respond regarding your thoughts and feelings about the review. Do so in a calm, collected manner. Show how valuable an employee you are by the way in which you respond. Remain calm, responsive and open to constructive suggestions. Willingly admit that you feel deficient in the areas pointed out and really appreciate the opportunity to fix these with the support of your work team.
