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Hello my name is Frida Maria Quispe Jauregui • Honesty Transparency: Environmental engineers must be

student of the environmental engineering transparent in their decisions and actions, and
• Integrity
university degree below will talk about 5 tips to ensure that all relevant information is available
give a good job interview, which is professional • The trust to the public.
ethics professional development and some
• And respect for others Regarding professional development, there are
examples of application of ethics in our field of
several aspects to consider in the environmental
work Professional ethics establishes a set of rules and
engineering career:
standards that professionals are expected to
To start, I would like to share a phrase from
follow in their work performance these rules Constant update: Environmental engineering is a
Plantón where he tells us that looking for the
help ensure that professionals act fairly, honest discipline in constant evolution, and
good of our fellow men we will find ours.
and responsible to respect the rights and dignity environmental engineers must be updated with
To get a good interview you must follow these of the people they interact with the latest advances and technologies in order to
tips provide effective solutions.
A career in environmental engineering has
• The first place Prepare to investigate a little of important ethical implications, since Development of technical skills: Environmental
the company where you apply environmental engineers are involved in engineering requires advanced technical skills, so
protecting the environment and public health. engineers must constantly develop and improve
• Second is punctual and dress appropriately the
Here are some ethical aspects to consider in a their technical skills throughout their career.
first presentation is always the most important
career in environmental engineering:
Teamwork: Environmental engineering often
• Communicate your skills and experiences
Social Responsibility: Environmental engineers requires teamwork with other engineers,
relevant to the job you are applying for
have an important social responsibility to ensure scientists, and professionals from other
• Show interest in the job ask questions about that their decisions and actions do not harm the disciplines, so environmental engineers must be
the job company and your expectations environment or adversely affect human health. able to collaborate and communicate effectively
with others.
• Remember that a good interview is an Sustainability: Sustainability is a key aspect of
opportunity to highlight your skills and environmental engineering, and environmental Professional Responsibility: Environmental
experiences, as well as to learn more about the engineers must work to ensure that their engineers have an important professional
company projects are sustainable over the long term. responsibility to ensure the quality and safety of
their projects, and they must adhere to ethical
What is the professional ethics Equity: Equity is an important ethical issue to
and safety standards in their daily work.
consider in environmental engineering. Engineers
Professional ethics refers to the principles and
must ensure that their projects do not have a An ethical example associated with the
values governing behaviour and decisions in the
disproportionate impact on the poorest or most environmental engineering career could be the
workplace these principles are based on
marginalized communities. responsibility to guarantee the protection of the
• The loyalty environment and human health when designing
and building infrastructures and systems related
to water, air and soil. This could include
consideration of environmental and social
impacts in all phases of the project, from
planning to execution and subsequent
monitoring.
In addition, environmental engineering can also
involve the research and development of
sustainable and clean technologies to reduce
pollution and improve the quality of air, water
and soil.
And a clear example of lack of professional ethics
can be seen in the engineer Julio Cesar who faces
seven complaints for granting environmental
permits to mining companies in Yanacocha -
Cajamarca worth five million dollars regardless of
the environmental damage they generate
In conclusion prepare well and follow the advice
will help us to have a good professional interview
professional ethics should not only be applied in
professionals if not also should be applied in all
people working the etica will help us to build
trust and confidence respect in our workplace
and ensure that fair and responsible decisions
are made for the benefit of all those involved
Thank you

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