Why would you, an engineering student, need to sell your services? I will talk about what it means to sell your services and why it is essential to your journey. You will also want to read Post #75, How to Influence Others. It is an excellent complementary blog post offering insights into the power of influence.
How many others have you mentored during your lifetime? A mentor is one who leads, provides advice based on experience and one who can influence (see Post #75). Read this to understand why mentoring can significantly expand your knowledge base and increase your education.
You’ve undoubtedly heard how “employers want leadership skills.” Does anybody articulate what that means or what you should do about it (see Post #46)? Certainly, not every student is meant to reside as President or VP of a student organization. Read on to learn how to apply practical leadership qualities no matter your stature.
Stop and think about how many people in your life you try to influence. Let’s start with family members, classmates, professors, friends, potential employers, etc. Stop and think about the tactics you use and how effective they are. I am going to share some useful information to help you understand how to influence others.
The sensitive topic of team dynamics was briefly discussed in the last blog (see Post #48). I’d like to expand on this topic a bit more today for two important reasons. One, it is a very common occurrence both in college as well as in the workforce. Two, those of you who may carry more than your fair share of work could end up feeling resentful, stressed or worse. Read on to understand how pulling more weight than your teammates can work in your favor.
You have heard, like a broken record, that employers want students with leadership skills. This may not make sense to you because your current focus is how to be an engineer. Read this post if you are overwhelmed by thinking about your engineering leadership skills. I guarantee there are leadership skills within you; we can find them with a little creative thinking.
You have probably been told that employers like to hire well-rounded engineering students. What does that even mean and how does it apply to you? Read on so you can find out and decide how to get started.