Thomas A. Anderson, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer | Best-Selling Author | Public Speaker | Blogger
About Me
Welcome to my website. The content on the website is provided to help other engineers learn and achieve their career goals. Want to give back to the engineering community? Need help with your career path? Do you want to learn more about engineering? You are in the right place!
How do you prepare for an interview? Do you read typical questions that the employer might ask? Do you practice artful responses? The S.O.A.R. Answer Method is helpful for preparing for interview questions and I keeps you focused on the discussion while you are answering. This answer method work well on interview questions 11 and 15 on the article Top 20 Interview Questions and How to Answer S – Situation Explain the… Read More
I asked many professionals that hire recent graduates what are the qualities they are looking for. Do you have these qualities?
I asked many professionals that hire recent graduates what are the qualities they are looking for. Do you have these qualities?
Use these tips to help your LinkedIn profile get you noticed. Check to make sure all of the information on your profile is up to date.
From childhood, I feared public speaking. In school I refused to stand on stage during morning assembly, special occasions, and certainly not to speak. I always feared what my friends and classmates would think. What if I forgot the words? What if my classmates started laughing? These questions popped into my mind every time I got close to that stage. I never felt the importance of public speaking and therefore I avoided… Read More
By Tanmay Sarkar – My first trip to Toastmasters From childhood, I feared public speaking. In school I refused to stand on stage during morning assembly, special occasions, and certainly not to speak. I always feared what my friends and classmates would think. What if I forgot the words? What if my classmates started laughing? These questions popped into my mind every time I got close to that stage. I never felt… Read More
Are you interested in an internship next summer? The time to start the process is quickly approaching. Just ask my friend Nikita Goswami. Nikita is pursuing her master’s degree in material science at the University of Texas at Arlington. She just completed her third internship overall and first at Tenova Inc. Here are her tips on your next internship.
Are you interested in an internship next summer? The time to start the process is quickly approaching. Just ask my friend Nikita Goswami. Nikita is pursuing her master’s degree in material science at the University of Texas at Arlington. She just completed her third internship overall and first at Tenova Inc. Here are her tips on your next internship.
Got an interview coming up? Follow these questions and practice your answers to win your next opportunity. 1. Tell me about yourself Give the employer an overview of who you are professionally. You should prepare about a one-minute answer that summarizes your career, what you are good at, and your most recent job. Keep personal life out of it.
Got an interview coming up? Follow these questions and practice your answers to win your next opportunity. 1. Tell me about yourself Give the employer an overview of who you are professionally. You should prepare about a one-minute answer that summarizes your career, what you are good at, and your most recent job. Keep personal life out of it.
Is a Professional Engineering License really worth it? Do you actually need it if your employer does not require it? Are the “PE” initials after your name worth the time and effort? I am here to tell you yes, yes, and yes. You absolutely need a P.E.! Here are my five reasons why:
Is a Professional Engineering License really worth it? Do you actually need it if your employer does not require it? Are the “PE” initials after your name worth the time and effort? I am here to tell you yes, yes, and yes. You absolutely need a P.E.! Here are my five reasons why:
What is the feasibility of oxy-fueled combustion versus the standard preheated air and natural gas combustion? The article will determined the use of oxy-fuel combustion for material products such as glass, steel and aluminum. This article will review the current preheated air combustion systems, the science behind using oxy-fuel combustion/preheated air combustion, and how the oxygen technique could work. This information is extremely important to the industrial heating industry. An increase in… Read More
The Engineering Career Coach podcast is by far my favorite engineering podcast. Anthony Fasano along with Chris Knutson provide excellent career advice to engineers among many disciplines. Their topics cover certifications, goals, challenges, and continuing education. Every episode is filled with engineering career tips and challenges. Each show includes an exceptional live speaker or an engineer with real career challenges. They also cover items like mentoring, public speaking, organizational and much more. I… Read More
I want everyone to ask yourself “Are you a prisoner of your past or an architect of your future?”
I want everyone to ask yourself “Are you a prisoner of your past or an architect of your future?”
The field of engineering has numerous organizations, which help students connect to a community of experts. Listed below are some such organizations and their membership fees. These organizations can provide valuable experience and great networking opportunities!
The field of engineering has numerous organizations, which help students connect to a community of experts. Listed below are some such organizations and their membership fees. These organizations can provide valuable experience and great networking opportunities!
What a miserable presentation! Bland statements, a monotone voice, and a poorly organized presentation. I was bored sitting in a room with dozens of engineers wondering if the fire exit would sound an alarm if I opened it.
If you are still drafting in two dimensions you are missing some important advancements. 3D modeling has changed the way project designs are presented. It is like combining multiple 2D drawings and pasting them together. It has undoubtedly changed the way we look at projects and how we present information.
I recently met an engineer at the ESWP (Engineer Society of Western Pennsylvania) with a LEED Green Assoc. title on his business card. I had no idea what it was. After some research, here is what I found.
One of the most important certifications an engineer can obtain is the Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) Exam. This article will help to answer common questions about obtaining this certificate. What is the F.E. Exam?
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