The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Ready to learn more about real estate development? Come learn from Matt Loos, PE  as he personally does this for a living.  In this episode, Matt gives great advice and tips for civil engineers on their journey to become professional engineers.  He also gives some great insight to those that may want to head into the development arena.  In any case, there's something here for everyone and you'll enjoy learning from him. Resources Mentioned: The Business of Engineering - this is the book that Matt wrote.  It's a great one for any civil engineer!  Check it out here. The Placemaking Podcast - give Matt's podcast a listen and give him a good review!  Check it out here. CEA Community - join other like-minded civil engineers in our free community built for you!  Check it out at https://www.ceacommunity.com PPI - If you need books or courses then check out PPI at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you order.  They also have deals on courses that end at the end of May.  Use our link and save some $$.

Today I bring my brother Mark Oakeson, PE, SE back on to the show.  We discuss how to crush your interview.   Take some time to learn from both of us as we ourselves have done both the interviewing and been the interviewee.  There's a lot to learn in this one as it's our longest episode by far.  There was just so much here that we kept it going.  So if you are in the hunt for work, you've been laid off because of COVID, or you are just starting out, there will be something you can gain from listing to this. Also, if you'd be so kind as to leave a review at Apple Podcasts or anywhere you can leave a review we would appreciate it! Resources Mentioned: PPI - grab your FE or PE resources and use our discount code of CIVAC.  PPI has deals on courses until the end of May as well.  Check that out at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi CEA Community - join our CEA community for free and start being part of the conversation!  Join for FREE at https://www.ceacommunity.com Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Check out course, resources, and more!  Most of it's free!  https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com

Today we dive into 10 online course sites that will help you learn something new or help you keep your existing skills in shape.  This spare time you might have during Covid 19 quarantine is a perfect time to learn something new.  So come on in and discover a tip and tool that will help you get to take your game to the next level. Some Resources Mentioned: CEA Community - join up with our free Facebook community and you can ask questions and get help for your FE and PE exams.  We have good engineering stuff there and offers too.  Check that out at https://www.ceacommunity.com Career Booster Blueprint - ready to take your career to new heights?  If you want to end up in the management field then this is for you.  Sign up and be the first to learn about our latest course.  https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/cbb PPI - PPI is a world leader in exam prep for the FE, PE, or SE.  You can get $500 off right now so give them a shot.  If you just need books you can use our discount code of CIVAC and get 15% off any book order there.  Check that out with our link at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

Taking positives out of a negative situation can be tough.  But the truth is that there are some real positives in this situation we are finding ourselves in.  Let’s talk about some as they related to what civil engineers are going through. We were just listed on a cool site as being one of the top 10 civil engineering podcasts to listen to in 2020!   Check that out HERE or linked below!  https://blog.feedspot.com/civil_engineering_podcasts/  Please leave us a positive review on Google/Apple/Spotify or whatever podcatcher you are using these days!   Those comments really help!  Resources Mentioned  99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going!  It's a sweet service with amazing graphics.  Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com or join our free Facebook community at https://www.ceacommunity.com  Free FE Training - start studying for the FE the right way.  Grab our free on-demand webinar and learn all you need to ace this the first time.  https://www.civilfereviewcourse.com/freetraining.  Career Booster Blueprint - ready to take your career to the next level?  Need help going from engineer to manager?  We are in the works to create a course that will help you do just that.  If you're interested and want to be the first to hear about it then go sign up at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/cbb  PPI - PPI is a world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam.  Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal when you need problems!

Times are rough.  COVID day 20 has hit us and some are losing their jobs out there.  We wanted to help with a resource on how to create a kick-butt resume in case you have found yourself in a position needing to come back and property kick the crap out of the resume game.   Join me as we discuss some winning tactics and things that employers look for (myself included) when interviewing and review resumes. We were just listed on a cool site as being one of the top 10 civil engineering podcasts to listen to in 2020!  Check that out HERE! Please leave us a positive review on Google/Apple/Spotify podcasts.  Those comments really help! Resources Mentioned 99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going!  It's a sweet service with amazing graphics. Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com Free FE Training - start studying for the FE the right way.  Grab our free on-demand webinar and learn all you need to ace this the first time.  https://www.civilfereviewcourse.com/freetraining.  Career Booster Blueprint - ready to take your career to the next level?  Need help going from engineer to manager?  We are in the works to create a course that will help you do just that.  If you're interested and want to be the first to hear about it then go sign up at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/cbb PPI - PPI is a world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam.  Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal when you need problems!

Today my brother Mark Oakeson joins me as we discuss the code of ethics from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) after you receive your PE license.  Issues that can come up, warnings and personal experiences are all coming your way!  It's a good time. Resources Mentioned 99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going!  It's a sweet service with amazing graphics. Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is the world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam.  Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal when you need problems!

The coronavirus is moving full steam ahead and employers are having employees work from home more and more.  If you've found yourself in this situation then listen up because I think we'll have some things we can share to make you more productive and feeling good! Resources Mentioned 99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going!  It's a sweet service with amazing graphics. Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is the world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam.  Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal when you need problems!

Today we are discussing the NCEES announcement of the cancellation of the civil PE exam for the April 2020 exam.  If that's you, then you'll need to register for the October 2020 exam.  The FE is still moving forward.  We discuss what people are saying about it, how to keep up your study habits and motivation, and how to deal with the chaos that we seem to be dealing experiencing.  Let's keep our cool as we dive into today's episode.  Hopefully, you get more out of this episode than you will by shopping out of your local grocery store :) Thanks for checking things out!  If you have show ideas or even want to be a guest to discuss your civil career or exam experience we are all ears!  Shoot me an email at isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com Resources Civil Engineering Academy - head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com for more tips on acing your FE, PE, and career advice.  There's good stuff there. PPI - head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book there.  Courses have it built it if you use the link!  

The NCEES has decided it's time to change up the FE exam....again.  They have released a new specification for those taking the exam starting in July of 2020.  With it, they are releasing a new FE Handbook version 10.0 that also comes with its fair share of changes.   Come join us as we discuss these changes and how this might impact you if you are in the market for passing the civil FE exam! If you are taking the exam before July you are good to use the older stuff but if you are thinking of taking it in July or later then listen up! Resources Mentioned 99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going!  It's a sweet service with amazing graphics. The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - We will take you by the hand and give you all the tools necessary to pass this exam.  Join us at https://www.civilfereviewcourse.com Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is the world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam.  Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal when you need problems!

Want to learn about the top 3 resentments or changes I wish I made tweaks to early in my career?  Then listen up!  Doing what I did might not be a bad thing but if you can make these changes I think you'll be much better off in the long run.  The beauty is even though I think of these tips of applying early in my career they can still be made today. Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - if you need a sweet review for the PE then look no further.  Check out https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com today and let's get you passed! Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base!  Go here to get more tips, exams, problems, and more.  All to help you on your own journey.  Check that out at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is one of the world leaders in helping engineers pass their exams.  Use our discount code of CIVAC to receive 15% off any book there!  Use our link at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi to make sure it works! The Power of a Positive No - if you're interested more in learning the power of saying no then check out this book.  It's a good one.  https://amzn.to/2wkNNQm