Mr Rajesh Nath is our guest for this week. He joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He is currently heading the organization as Managing Director. Tune in to discuss the journey of a successful engineer professional. Learn from his experience across various industries in Germany & India. Tune in to listen to some exciting stories from his past and some inspiring advice for all young professionals. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humbold Wedag, Koeln in Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997. Mr. Rajesh Nath is a Fellow Member of International Council of Consultants, Member of Institution of Engineers in India, Fellow Member of Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI) and other well know bodies in India. He is also actively involved in social work with the NGO – KADAM which provides livelihood solutions to women and youth in the rural areas. Further he has been connected with Rotary International since many years. THE CAREER SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.thecareershow.in/ MR. RAJESH NATH'S LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshnath/ -------------------------------------  Introduction: (0:00)  Why Mechanical Engineering?: (2:53)  Is Mechanical Engineer EVERGREEN?: (4:57)  How to choose between various Engineering fields?: (6:55)  Landing a job in Germany: (9:16)  Leveraging Professional Networks: (13:45)  Working on ground as an Engineer: (13:55)  Positives of working on ground: (18:00)  Increase of German Investments in India: (19:53)  How has his background in Engineering helped him? : (22:37)  Importance of Associations in Engineering: (26:22)  If not Engineering, then what?: (28:53) An Important Advice to Note!: (30:47) Conclusion: (35:00)  -------------------------------------  INSTAGRAM: @the_careershow https://www.instagram.com/the_careershow/  LINKEDIN: @The Career Show https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecareershow -------------------------------------  Editor: Siddhesh Varadkar: https://www.instagram.com/sidvaradkar_editor/ Balraj Kashinath Jadhav: https://www.facebook.com/balraj.jadhav.5 -------------------------------------  Music: https://bit.ly/306W5qS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecareershow/message