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Browse the Civil Engineeer Discussion Board Archive
See what other students have asked in the past. Note that this discussion board was deactivated in August 2009.
Listen!
Barb, the civil engineer, answers some student-driven questions. Listen to her responses to career-related inquiries. Click on a specific question or listen to all of her responses.
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| How did you get interested in this career? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What was your prior job history before this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What type of personality is good for this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are the hours like? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is there an equal number of men and women in this profession? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are some secrets to becoming successful in this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is continuing education important in your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What do you like best about your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are the biggest challenges in your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What advice would you give high school students who are interested in this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is this a competitive field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you use technology in your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is there stress in your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is college absolutely necessary for this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How many years of post high school did you take? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What skills are most important in this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Are there other positions available similar to yours? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is the career you're in now where you thought you would be as a child? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are your dreams for the future? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What motivated you as a kid? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Were there any obstacles you encountered as your grew up? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What high school activities were you in? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What activities would you recommend to students? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you work more inside or outside? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you work more with your hands or your mind? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is teamwork important in your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Why did you decide to go back to college? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you get benefits? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is your job dangerous? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Are internships required? | AUDIO | TEXT |
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