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Mar 2022
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CEA - Is Travel Required for Success as ...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

Depending on the company you work for, you’ll probably go on work trips from time to time. In today’s episode, Isaac and Mark discuss their own experience taking lots of work trips throughout their careers, and whether or not they really benefit you as a professional.

Tune in to Learn:

  • Is Travel Required for Success as a Civil Engineer?
  • The Types of Companies That Require More Frequent Travel from Their Employees
  • The Intangibles of Face-to-Face over Online Meetings (Even in This Day and Age)
  • The Logistics and Anxiety Factors of Traveling
  • The Positives and Negatives of Work Trips
  • Why Your Communication Skills With Crew Members are Crucial
  • When is It Too Much Travel?
  • What to Do to Make it More Enjoyable If You’re Not a Fan of Work Trips

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Built Bar (Use code CIVAC to get 10% off) - https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources:
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
CEA Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
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Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

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