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Jul 2023
37m 31s

From Civil Engineer to HR Manager: How t...

Anthony Fasano, PE and James Taylor
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In this episode, I talk with Matthew Alboum, P.E., a regional human resource manager at Dewberry, who made a successful career transition from civil engineer to HR manager, about how he leveraged his engineering background to excel in HR. He also discuss the importance of acknowledging individuality and leveraging strengths for a fulfilling career, and […]

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