What Type Of Person Thrives In The Engineering Industry According To A Senior Project Manager At John A Martin And Associates
Adena, a senior project manager, highlights the importance of strong communication and interpersonal skills alongside engineering expertise for success in the industry, stating that "the people skills puts you...over the top and separates you from the rest of the engineers." This emphasis on soft skills, in addition to technical abilities, reveals a key aspect of career advancement in their field.
Communication, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Positive Attitude
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Adena Geiger
Sr project manager
John A Martin & Associates
UCLA 2013
UC Berkeley masters of science
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Strong communication skills are essential for success.
2. A positive attitude and the ability to make a good impression are valuable assets.
3. While engineering skills are necessary, people skills can set you apart from others in the field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in this industry are not only great at engineering and good with numbers, but also great communicators. They are good with people and have a positive attitude.
They can talk to people and make a positive impression. That's what makes someone most successful.
Of course, you need engineering skills. However, people skills will set you apart from other engineers.