This is What my First Engineering Job was Like

What was the primary focus of the narrator's department at their first job?

• Renewable energy

• Automobile engineering

• Satellite communication systems

• Civil infrastructure

What programming language did the narrator use for their first assignment?

• Java

• C++

• Python

• MATLAB

How did the narrator describe their initial feelings towards the MATLAB program they had to work on?

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Confused and unsure

• Confident and well-prepared

• Excited and eager

What type of chamber is used for testing satellite antennas?

• Vacuum chamber

• Reverberation chamber

• Thermal chamber

• Anechoic chamber

What was one of the key parameters the narrator had to determine during antenna testing?

• Signal-to-noise ratio

• Frequency response

• Voltage standing wave ratio

• Half power beamwidth

What was the narrator's approach to learning complex concepts during testing?

• Watching online tutorials

• Reading manuals and self-study

• Attending formal training sessions

• Participating in workshops

What was the narrator's starting salary at their first job?

• $76,560 per year

• $85,000 per year

• $60,000 per year

• $50,000 per year

What work schedule did the narrator's company follow?

• Four-day workweek

• 980 schedule with alternating Fridays off

• Flexible hours with remote work

• Standard 9-5, Monday to Friday

What advice does the narrator give about job interviews?

• Only inquire about company culture

• Avoid asking too many questions

• Ask detailed questions about job responsibilities

• Focus solely on salary negotiations

What did the narrator emphasize about the nature of entry-level engineering jobs?

• They are always well-defined and straightforward

• They require a lot of initial design work

• They involve a mix of learning and practical tasks

• They are mostly non-technical