How to Develop?

I've found that electronics as a hobby is a great way to stay up to date with the field. Choose something you're interested in - computers, music, astronomy, electric cars, RC planes, whatever, and pursue the development of designs for that field as a hobby. There's no substitute for real lab experience - even if the lab is in your kitchen.

Also, tie into some informative RSS feeds to keep abreast of what's happening in your industry. I check my Google Reader every morning for the latest in space, electronics, makers, and incredibly expensive gewgaws. It keeps me open to new ideas.

Join IEEE and get licensed as Amateur Radio operator.

Thanks alot for your reply. I am already an IEEE member, but what does a radio operator mean and how can I do that? and how would that help?

thanks and regards

If you are in the US, follow this link to find out about the Amateur Radio hobby. There are similar organizations throughout the world.

http://www.arrl.org/

Many members of CR4 are interested in radio. You will see the CQ membership icon for those who participate in this sub-group.

This activity is fun. You get to build stuff and learn about how things work. Very practical. This would be a good pursuit for the frustrated PhD's that can't find jobs that have been blogging here lately.

The Radio Society of Great Britain is there to help.