{"id":25605165,"date":"2025-03-10T16:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25605165"},"modified":"2025-04-22T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T07:18:30","slug":"how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"How Women Can Restart Their Civil Engineering Career After a Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3460c13cfa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Evaluate_Your_Skill_Set_and_Knowledge\" >Evaluate Your Skill Set and Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Restarting_Your_Civil_Engineering_Career_Upskilling_Experience_and_More\" >Restarting Your Civil Engineering Career: Upskilling, Experience, and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Why_Quantity_Surveying\" >Why Quantity Surveying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Getting_Hands-On_Experience\" >Getting Hands-On Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Nailing_the_Interview\" >Nailing the Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Keep_Pushing_Forward\" >Keep Pushing Forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-women-can-restart-their-civil-engineering-career-after-a-gap\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Civil engineering is a high-stakes, fast-moving, changing world. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Women who have stepped away from the workforce to raise children or go back to school or for other reasons often find the prospect of re-entering daunting. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">The business will seem daunting, competitors will appear fiercer, and the industry will become more complex. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"3\">But here\u2019s the good news: A career gap doesn\u2019t have to be a career end. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"4\">And with the proper attitude, approach, and planning, it\u2019s possible not just to revive your civil engineering career but to prosper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Here\u2019s your go-to blog post for reentering the civil engineering workforce. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">We\u2019ll discuss everything from evaluating your skills to upskilling, getting hands-on experience, and interviewing successfully. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">If you\u2019re eager to reclaim your joy as a civil engineer and design your own career destiny, read on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-quantity-surveyors-work-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\\&quot;Get hands-on with our data science and machine learning course - sign up for a free demo!\\&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16316664},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1907741},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Get hands-on with our Quantity Surveyor course \u2013 sign up for a free demo!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_Your_Skill_Set_and_Knowledge\"><\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Evaluate Your Skill Set and Knowledge<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">The first step in rebooting your career as a civil engineer is to assess yourself. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">A career break doesn\u2019t mean your skills have disappeared, but you need to assess what you can offer and what you might need to update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25605695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Women-Can-Restart-Their-Civil-Engineering-Career-After-a-Gap-1-300x167.webp\" alt=\"How Women Can Restart Their Civil Engineering Career After a Gap\" width=\"575\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Women-Can-Restart-Their-Civil-Engineering-Career-After-a-Gap-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Women-Can-Restart-Their-Civil-Engineering-Career-After-a-Gap-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Women-Can-Restart-Their-Civil-Engineering-Career-After-a-Gap-1.webp 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Look Back at Your Experience:<\/strong> Consider your past roles, projects, and responsibilities. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">What do you excel at? <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">Were you into structural design, project management, or field supervision? <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"3\">List your key skills and accomplishments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10002\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Identify Skill Gaps:<\/strong> There have been major leaps in the civil engineering industry in recent years. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">And now, there are technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and various other sustainable design approaches and new software tools. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">Assess the skills you have now against those that are in demand and decide where you need to upskill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10003\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Use Transferable Skills:<\/strong> Transferable skills can be useful. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Civil engineering also requires strong people skills, such as problem-solving, communicating, leading, and time management. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">And if you\u2019ve been managing a home or volunteering while on your career break, you\u2019ve probably further enhanced these skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10004\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">It will help you understand what to hone and how to present yourself as a strong contender.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restarting_Your_Civil_Engineering_Career_Upskilling_Experience_and_More\"><\/span><strong>Restarting Your Civil Engineering Career: Upskilling, Experience, and More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">To brush up your skills when you\u2019re ready to reenter the civil engineering workforce after taking a career break. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Not only does it complete the picture when you\u2019ve been away, but it demonstrates that you\u2019re committed to staying current. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">One particularly good option to consider is Quantity Surveying (QS) course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10002\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Quantity_Surveying\"><\/span><strong>Why Quantity Surveying?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10003\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Quantity surveying is a subset of civil engineering that focuses on managing costs, budgets, and finances for construction projects. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">And as infrastructure becomes more complex, there is higher demand for those who have QS knowledge. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">Learning this will enable you to find work as a project manager, cost consultant, or contract administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10004\"><strong>Other Ways to Level Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10005\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Here are some alternative directions, depending on how you want to shape your career:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10006\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>BIM tools:<\/strong> Become pro\ufb01cient with Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, or others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10007\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Sustainable Design:<\/strong> Learn about green building practices and get certified in LEED.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10008\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Project Management:<\/strong> Courses such as PMP or PRINCE2 help you become a better project leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10009\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Look on Coursera, Udemy, or LinkedIn Learning for courses on them. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">They\u2019re convenient and inexpensive and usually include a certificate to enhance your resume. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">When you put in the effort to learn, not only do you develop your skills, but you also get a confidence boost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Hands-On_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Getting Hands-On Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">The other half is learning. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Employers want to know that you can apply your skills. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">Here\u2019s the way to have some experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10002\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Internships:<\/strong> Some firms have such programs for those reentering the workforce. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">It\u2019s a great way to get your skills sharpened and learn some new ones in a real context.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10003\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Freelance gigs:<\/strong> Check out Upwork or Freelancer for small civil engineering jobs. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">These help you build a portfolio, find clients, and even earn some cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10004\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>Volunteering:<\/strong> There are nonprofits and local organizations that could use your skills on their projects. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">It\u2019s a good way to get experience and demonstrate that you\u2019re engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10005\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\"><strong>DIY:<\/strong> If there aren\u2019t enough opportunities, make some. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Draw a BIM model for a small building, or fake the budget for a project. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">Document everything you do\u2014it\u2019s portfolio-worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10006\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Being involved in hands-on work keeps your skills sharp and shows you have drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Related Articles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/civil-engineering-skills\/\">Top Skills for Civil Engineering Jobs &#8211; Check out Soft Skills Needed for Civil Engineers<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/career-change-to-quantity-surveyors\/\">Career change to Quantity Surveyors (Things to Know)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/quantity-surveyor-skills\/\">The Skills you Need as a Quantity Surveyor<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tender-administrator-skills-responsibilities\/\">Tender Administrator Skills and Responsibilities<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/quantity-surveyor-job-description-and-salary-details-in-india\/\">Quantity Surveyor Job Description and Salary Details in India<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/billing-engineer-job-description-salary\/\">Billing Engineer : Job Description and Salary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/construction-manager-vs-quantity-surveyors\/\">Construction Manager vs Quantity Surveyors &#8211; Which Career to Choose<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/benefits-of-a-career-in-quantity-surveying\/\">Benefits Of A Career In Quantity Surveying<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/role-of-quantity-surveyors-in-risk-management\/\">Role of Quantity Surveyors in Risk Management<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/role-of-quantity-surveyors-in-reducing-carbon-emissions\/\">Role of Quantity Surveyors in Reducing Carbon Emissions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/top-destinations-for-quantity-surveyors\/\">Top Destinations for Quantity Surveyor to Build Their Career<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/the-red-sea-project\/\">The Red Sea Project: Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Visionary Tourism Destination<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/role-of-quantity-surveyor-in-stages-construction\/\">The Role of Quantity Surveyor in Six Stages of Construction<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/role-of-quantity-surveyor-in-interior-design\/\">Quantity Surveyors Role in Interior Design Projects<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nailing_the_Interview\"><\/span><strong>Nailing the Interview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">When you have honed your skills and gained some experience, it\u2019s showtime in the interviews. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Here\u2019s how to be one of the special few:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10002\"><strong>Revamp Your Resume:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10003\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Emphasize your new skills, courses, and projects. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Show your dids with strong verbs and numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10004\"><strong>Prep for Questions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10005\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Have answers prepared about what you did while you were gone, why you want to come back now, and how you\u2019ve stayed current. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Make your break a growth opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10006\"><strong>Bring a Portfolio:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10007\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Display any freelance work, volunteer projects, or personal designs. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Having verifiable proof of your skills matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10008\"><strong>Highlight People Skills:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10009\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Civil engineering is not just technical; it\u2019s teamwork and problem-solving. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Cite previous examples to prove you\u2019ve got this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10010\"><strong>Ask Good Questions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10011\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Ask questions about the company\u2019s projects or goals to demonstrate your interest. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">It proves you\u2019re serious. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Interviews are not just about demonstrating your tech skills\u2014 they are about revealing your personality and fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Pushing_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Keep Pushing Forward<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10001\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">It\u2019s not easy to return to civil engineering after a break, but perseverance and a positive attitude pay off. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Here\u2019s how to maintain your flow:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10002\"><strong>Set Small Goals:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10003\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Chunk your comeback. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Completing a course or getting an interview? <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"2\">That\u2019s something to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10004\"><strong>Find Your People:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10005\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">Seek out help from your support network. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Look for the Society of Women Engineers or other local engineering groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10006\"><strong>Stay Curious:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10007\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">The area is evolving. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Becoming smart means you read, you watch webinars, you talk to other players.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-pid=\"10008\"><strong>Cut Yourself Slack:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10009\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">It\u2019s okay to have bumps. <\/span><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"1\">Concentrate on progress and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-1 whitespace-pre-line\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10010\"><span class=\"sentence\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-sid=\"0\">If you\u2019re persistent and you have a good attitude, you\u2019ll get far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-v-059168af=\"\" data-pid=\"10010\"><strong><a 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