Ask the Expert "Dot your 'I's' and cross your 'T's', don't be afraid to make phone calls or write letters and keep a positive attitude because you are selling yourself." Name: Melinda Anderson Title: Product Design Engineer Employer: Sebro Plastics Inc. Education: 1994 - BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Michigan State University Best Preparation: Being raised with a "technically" minded family of Engineers, and a lot of hard work and self-motivation. Getting First Job: Contacted a "Head Hunter" who places people in technical fields. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Melinda Anderson... 7:00 AM Rush to get ready for work. (Hint: iron clothes the night before!) 8:00 AM Still driving to work; usually arrive at 8:15AM (Thank goodness for flexible hours!) 9:00 AM Drink second cup of coffee; working on unfinished business from previous week. 10:00 AM Third cup of coffee; getting into the develop new ideas. 11:00 AM Switch to soda, still working on the computer. 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:00 PM Lunch over, back to work. 2:00 PM Afternoon cup of coffee; working on project. 3:00 PM No change from 2:00. 4:00 PM Working on project. 5:00 PM Wrapping up the day's work. 6:00 PM Home, welcomed at the door by my cats. Evening Workout, cook dinner, watch Jeopardy & get ready for another day at work.