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Even
though sports activities and other non-technical extra-curricular
activities can demonstrate teamwork and a well-rounded
personality, when applying for employment-the capstone
of most engineering students' college education-you'll
find the criteria aren't the same as applying for college.
Most of today's employers don't look at your extra-curricular
activities merely because they're interested in getting
to know you as a person. Instead, they'll be viewing your
activities in the light of how the knowledge and skills
you gained from these activities will enhance your ability
to meet the company's objectives. The ASME Career Life
Guide gives a list of professional skills most desired
by employers, including the ability to:
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Organize
events |
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Interview
candidates |
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Chair
meetings |
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Supervise
colleagues |
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Meet
and interact with the public |
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Train
staff |
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Give
advice |
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Make
presentations |
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Trouble-shoot |
You may notice that these skills are not specifically
part of your "official" curriculum. You've probably scanned
the lists and concluded, "Yeah, I basically have all those
skills and qualities." But will your resume prove it after
graduation? Chose your educational and extra-curricular
activities so you can use the experiences you gain from
them to prove to the employer in your interview that you
are the caliber of person you know you are.
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