Ready for Takeoff is an appropriate companion text for all courses in engineering‎,‎ and for engineering professionals‎.‎ Your career in Engineering is about to take off‎.‎ There is simply no other book on the market like Ready for Takeoff‎.‎ Author Dean Millar uses plain English‎,‎ specific examples‎,‎ and insights from industry experts to explain the steps you need to take to identify‎,‎ and then go after‎,‎ the engineering job that‎'‎s right for you‎.‎ Part I of this unique book starts by helping you assess your own unique skills and abilities and understand how they match opportunities in the job market‎.‎ The author then explains the basics of a successful job hunt‎,‎ including how to write a resume that sells your skills‎,‎ using your university‎'‎s career center to your advantage‎,‎ and nailing the interview‎.‎ Part II offers career advice and expectations from 32 industry insiders like CEOs and Engineering Directors‎,‎ and explores career development‎.‎ Finally‎,‎ Part III covers the finer points of success in your field such as leadership‎,‎ motivation‎,‎ teamwork‎,‎ and interpersonal skills‎.‎