Engineers in midstream: A study of engineers seeking professional career guidance

Thirty engineers sought a consulting psychologist's guidance regarding next steps to take in planning their careers. Although some were referred by their employers, each paid his own way and was dealt with confidentially. Each engineer was interviewed at length and tested on devices covering many aspects of ability and creativity, interest, and personality. A counseling session and written report followed. The findings and conclusions are presented with the needs of both the individual engineer and the engineering manager in mind.