Tens of thousands of engineers in all industries have been downsized out of their jobs in recent years. This is the first book that shows them how they can tap into the career option of contract engineering. The authors present practical guidelines and recommendations aimed at developing a successful, financially rewarding career as a contract engineer. They tell readers how to get started, and how to keep it going for a lifetime. They also offer tips on choosing a contract employment agency and knowing what to expect from it, plus a resource guide with a geographical listing of agencies that provide or use the services of contract engineers.
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If you're an engineering or manager, you've noticed the change: contract engineering is growing apace while staff employment shrinks. This unique resource tells you how to make this paradigm shift work for you, whether you're hiring or looking for an engineering job (or expect to have to). The only practical guide to focus on the concerns and needs of engineers and managers, Contract Engineering shows both sides how to use this new paradigm to achieve win-win results. With instructive case histories, personalizable worksheets, and contact information on contact employment firms nationwide, Contract Engineering gives you the motivation, strategies, and resources that enable you to prosper - professionally and personally - in this dynamic and flexible new industrial environment.
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