What An Engineer I At Granite Construction Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Construction Industry
Edgar, an Engineer I at Granite Construction, advises aspiring engineers to "not be afraid of, own up to your mistakes," emphasizing that learning from errors is crucial for career growth. The willingness to ask questions and address mistakes directly is more valuable than avoiding challenges due to fear of failure, as "everybody does it."
Mistakes and Learning, Asking Questions, Problem-Solving, Resilience, Confidence
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Edgar Sanchez Lopez
Engineer I
Granite Construction
San Jose State University
NA
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; it's a learning opportunity.
2. Asking questions proactively can help prevent errors.
3. Owning up to mistakes is better than trying to hide them.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I would probably say to not be afraid to own up to your mistakes. A lot of times when coming into any job, students want to always be correct.
I think it's okay to sometimes make a mistake, or to prevent that, you can always ask questions. If you do end up making a mistake, own up to it.
I think that's a better way than to try to hide or maybe not do something at all just because you're afraid to make a mistake. Everybody makes mistakes; it happens all the time. You fix it and you move forward.
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