One way to assess career opportunities is to look at
the size and kind of company you want to work for. In a small
organization you may have several responsibilities. Restricted
capital resources and the small number of employees are often
balanced by the speed with which decisions can be made and by the
impact of individual ideas or abilities.
In a large corporation, virtually all categories of
positions are found, and there is a greater opportunity to
specialize in a given area of interest. Large corporations tend to
offer a larger number of training programs, greater stability, and
more capital and equipment support. Larger companies tend to move
more slowly than smaller companies.
Employment opportunities and career paths are
affected by changes in the economy and political shifts within
society. The engineering profession, like other occupations, is
affected by the balance of trade, defense policies, import-export
restric- tions, and investment tax policies. The quality and
quantity of engineering practiced elsewhere in the world may alter
the demand for your own expertise-favorably or unfavorably. As you
plan your career, keep in mind that opportunities may change with
the times. |