Q: Some people need a support system before taking the next step and actually seeing a doctor for depression. Before you choose to see the doctor you may want to consider if you want to involve someone else to come with you or be supporting you and rooting for you to get well.  If you are a religious person, you may want to talk to your pastor or clergyman to gain the strength to get help. If you have a close family member or friend who has dealt with depression, you might get support by asking him to attend the appointment with you. You may be comforted by the presence of someone who has experienced something similar to what you are going through. Before you make an appointment, consider how you might bring up the subject of your depression and how you will feel. If the thought scares you, and you don't have someone to go with you for support, you might think about choosing a different doctor to talk to about your depression. Understand that your primary care doctor isn't the only choice.  Some people may have more regular visits or feel more comfortable with other doctors, such as a gynecologist/obstetrician or a cardiologist. You can always talk to this physician about your symptoms and then she can refer you to a mental health specialist. In an emergency situation, an ER doctor or hospital mental health professional can provide support and give you information on where to seek help when you leave the hospital. Other professionals or places where you may be able to find help include clinical social workers, a counselor at a community mental health center, University- or medical school-affiliated programs, state hospital outpatient clinics, family service/social agencies, private clinics and facilities, employee assistance programs, or local medical and/or psychiatric societies. After you choose which doctor you want to talk with about your depression, think about your goals for the visit. What would you most like to accomplish from seeing your doctor?  Be sure that your expectations are reasonable. Choose one or two small, realistic goals for the visit. For example, going with the goal to get a diagnosis and stop the symptoms is huge and unlikely to be reached in a week. However, going with the objective to let your doctor know about your symptoms and learn more about depression is realistic and likely to be met.
A: Figure out if you want to involve someone else first. Think about the rapport you have with your doctors. Manage your expectations.

Q: Some college career centers have advisors who can help you prepare with a mock interview.  Take advantage of this service if it’s available.  If mock interview help is not available at your school, sit with a friend or family member (preferably someone with engineering experience) and provide them with a list of potential questions you expect to be asked during your job interview. Invite the mock interviewer to ask their own relevant questions if they think of any. Employers want to see someone who has self-knowledge and a certain degree of passion for engineering.  For instance, you might say, “I am passionate about engineering because I love the creative process, the collaborative lab environment, and the knowledge that my engineering is contributing to a better world.  I’d like to bring that passion to your company.” Be able to describe your career goals in a sentence or two. Read the company’s values and mission statement, and make note of how they resonate with you.  Do some research into what sorts of products the company makes or what sorts of services it provides, and use this information in the interview to explain why you’re interested in working for them. For instance, if you’re applying to be a medical device engineer, you could say, “I believe in your company’s mission of empowering doctors and medical professionals to do their jobs better and, ultimately, save lives.” For instance, when you’re asked about what experiences make a great engineer, don’t talk about the importance of generosity.  Talking too much or rambling will make the interviewers doubt your competency. Be as direct, focused, and concise as possible when answering your interviewer's questions. Your answers should typically be 30 to 90 seconds long. Deliver your answers with confidence.  Speak at a normal pace and an audible volume.  Look your interviewers in the eye and smile as you speak.
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Do a mock interview with your college advisor or someone you trust. Be prepared to explain why you’ve chosen to become an engineer. Do some background research into the company you’re applying to. Stay focused on the questions you’re asked when answering. Don’t rush your answers or mumble.