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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 restrictions, 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. |
