There are many character traits and assets that one could posses to be an engineer. These traits will differ between individuals, and how they perform their job. In the engineering world, there are many issues that engineers go through that are not apparent to most people. Examples of this include organizational, ethical, and legal pressures that an engineer must face. Ethics would probably bee the most important of these factors. The engineering code of ethics must be followed in the course of a job, and if it’s neglected in any way, an engineer can most likely lose his employment, and respect by fellow engineers and companies. I believe that some of the character traits I posses that would help me succeed in the computer engineering field are honesty, dedication, time management skills, and a positive work ethic.
Honesty plays a very important role in the workplace. If employees were to lie to one another about the job they are performing,
The final factor that could be possibly the most important is having a positive work ethic. If you start a job with no desire to be there, or just do not like it in general, your performance will reflect this.
Another component that comes with dedication is time management. This is the ability to perform certain duties in a reasonable amount of time. If you are given a deadline to have something completed by, and you finish early, this proves your dedication along with managing your time wisely. If you are not completed in time, this can demonstrate carelessness in the work environment. The ability to manage your time is something that should be started very early in your career. When I started college, my time management skills were simply terrible. Procrastination was my major downfall. I have learned over the course of my university experience how to better manage my time between schoolwork, a job, and time for friends and family.