5. Credentials / Certification
Obtain necessary credentials that would endorse you in your field. It gives a sign of fulfillment, it makes people see you more as a professional and a master of what you do. They are somewhat needed to help you rise to the top. You can find out which credentials those might be by asking successful engineers in your field, acquire those credentials, keep them safe and make sure to look at them once in a while, they should help remind you of how hard you’ve acquire them.
6. Association
Join necessary association and be an active member of your association. Doing this will help you build a strong network in your field, boost your confidence, and improve your communication skills.