This book is aimed at new mechanical design engineers to improve your employability and to help you 'hit the ground running'. It also contains useful information and checklists for more experienced designers. It's a quick read, listing real-world, non-academic, practical experiences which you won't find in an engineer's technical reference book.

It includes design and drafting guides, good advice for everyday design and general office life, advice on job interviews, how to handle meetings, insights into other departments, looking after yourself in a work environment and more.