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"For new engineering graduates, the transition to industry can be particularly challenging, as evidenced by the high turnover rates for new employees. Dr. Santer addresses the problem by helping the new engineer understand the world they are entering into and the rationale behind its structure and operational constructs. This book will also be useful for hiring managers, to better understand the scope of the challenge, as they guide their new employees through the onboarding process."

The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter
74th United States Secretary of the Navy

"Every graduating engineering student needs to read Dr. Robert Santer’s new book before interviewing for potential job opportunities in the public and private sectors. It explores in depth the otherwise little-advertised company cultures, goals, objectives, operations, opportunities, and expectations. It was often my privilege to address many of Dr. Santer’s students about these issues within government-oriented organizations, including NASA, DOD, and their broad spectrum of space and aviation contractors."

Col. Jack Robert Lousma USMC, Ret.
Pilot, Skylab 3; Commander, Space Shuttle Columbia Flight STS-3
CAPCOM, Apollo 13

"This book is a must read for anyone transitioning from engineering school to the workplace."

"Engineering is a wonderful choice of career, offering endless possibilities to innovate and create solutions for the benefit of society. It offers the opportunity for a lifetime of learning, multi-disciplinary teamwork, personal development and a sense of accomplishment that only engineers will truly understand! But before getting to the fun stuff, how does a newly graduated engineer navigate the engineering organization? This may appear as a confusing and intimidating combination of formal and informal relationships, processes and procedures. Understanding ‘how work gets done’ is fundamental to getting a fast start in the workplace."

"With the benefit of his experiences working in both the academic and corporate world, Bob Santer shares deep insights of what it takes to navigate these complexities, evident in so many large multinational organizations. He walks the reader through those early experiences in a series of logically ordered chapters, each containing practical advice for the new recruit. The book is also a great read for those in leadership positions, as understanding the experience through the lens of a new hire can help accelerate the onboarding process and improve the overall productivity of the organization."

Mr. Paul Mascarenas, OBE
Chief Technical Officer, The Ford Motor Company (ret.)
Past President, International Society of Automotive Engineers
Venture Partner, Fontinalis Partners

"Using theoretical analysis techniques and numerous case histories of individuals’ experiences, Santer helps readers bridge the substantial experiential gap from university to the workplace. His book offers the opportunity to start to understand engineering organisations and their culture and allows readers to develop their own personal route to achieve success."

Vince Pizzoni CEng FIChemE

Career coach, business mentor, and professor of chemical and environmental engineering at University of Nottingham.

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