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CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

Update: 2023-06-02
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Passing the PE exam on the first try is no small feat. But passing it on the first try after being out of the industry for 10 years and as a single, full-time working mother of two kids, that’s a huge deal. And guess what? Today’s guest did just that! 😲 In this episode, Erin Friednman unpacks all the aspects and the lessons that went into and came out of this incredible journey.




Tune in to Learn:



  • The challenges she faced getting back into the civil engineering industry after 10 years



  • The single most important tip for the FE Exam is to boost your chances of passing



  • How she passed her PE exam on her first try as a single, working mother of two kids



  • How much study time should you put into PE exam prep?



  • The  resources she used to prepare for and crush the Transportation depth exam



  • A simple exam-taking strategy most PE takers neglect on exam day — but shouldn’t!



  • 3 ways you can make a comeback into the industry — even if lacking the technical skills



  • The most underrated benefit of taking the PE exam to your career, even if you don't pass



  • A key element of your exam prep that's key to passing






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Resources Mentioned:


CEA Practice exams


AASHTO’s “Green Book”


Highway Capacity Manual




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CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

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