How do you help yourself become a well-rounded job candidate? I wrote a post about well-roundedness and why that’s important (see Post #45). But, how can you widen the offers you put on the table prior to applying for jobs? I will provide a few recommendations on how to think outside the box.
I do not wish to put a damper on your dreams. But, there are a few things I’d like to share with you while you are still an engineering student. Things I wish someone would have shared with me. Perhaps there are others, but for now, I want to talk about three common engineering misconceptions students believe.
Did you realize an interview is supposed to be a two-way street? Interviews can naturally make you a little nervous, but you are supposed to return the favor right back at them! I highly recommend you confidently ask the following questions to your interviewers. Look them in the eye, sit up straight and make them think on their feet. Asking intelligent questions will indicate you are an insightful candidate and that you are not desperate. And it makes you more desirable! So please, walk into your interview with notes and do not leave without asking your own interview questions.