I am not an engineer...but you all know that! So, because what you do is so specialized, networking is very important. Start with your clients...the people you coordinate with on a daily basis and if you have projects ongoing, ask them where they will take the project after CMX. An option may be for you to go to work for whatever firm will be taking over the project. It will cost that firm less money to have someone on staff (or even on contract...that's always an option) to answer any questions. Hopefully I am stating the obvious there.
I have also run across a few other options for the engineers. Depending on your networking skills, join an organization where you can network. Many of you are members of ASCE...become active. Call the Chapter and ask if you can get on any committees, volunteer your time. This is time chalked up to the "job search". And everyone you meet-exchange information. Keep in touch with them because this industry is rapidly changing. When all the dust settles, the engineering industry here in the valley will be forever changed. We aren't the only casualty of the economy.
There are a slew of industry organizations. If you want to step away from the industry and just network try your local Chambers of Commerce (League of Arizona Cities and Towns should have Chamber contact information on every city/town in Arizona) or volunteer with your favorite organization.
Industry organizations include:
APWA - http://arizona.apwa.net/
ACEC - www.acecaz.ort
ASCE - www.asce.org
AWWA - www.awwa.org
NSPE - www.nspe.org
I will post more tomorrow (or maybe since I made three posts today, I will wait until Friday). I have a book full of info I am trying to get out on my blog. Please be patient with me. If anyone else has any ideas, feel free to pipe in at any time. I welcome comments and suggestions!!
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