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Douglas’s Answer
I believe the personal attributes for success are pretty much the same for any field:
- When you make a commitment - keep it
- Show up on time
- When given a new task, Do your homework (research) on the subject.
- When asking for help, make sure you concisely describe the problem and the steps you have already taken to solve it.
- When asked a question for which you have no answer - state that you do not know the answer.
- Take full responsibility for mistakes you make.
- Do not make the same mistake twice.
- Be respectful, honest, truthful
You get the idea: Remember the Golden Rule
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Vijay’s Answer
Adding to Douglas's answer....
When I hire folks, especially for entry level positions, I put more weight on "Attitude & Ability" over "Skills & School".
If you have the right attitude, you can always learn the skills.
Ability to communicate - on point, concise and clear - and with all levels (peers, managers and executives) - is very important.
When I hire folks, especially for entry level positions, I put more weight on "Attitude & Ability" over "Skills & School".
If you have the right attitude, you can always learn the skills.
Ability to communicate - on point, concise and clear - and with all levels (peers, managers and executives) - is very important.
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Soumya’s Answer
Thanks for the question. The personal attributes that are essential for success as a
1. Basic Skills: Mathematics, Physics, and Core Engineering Skills for your Major
2. Interpersonal Skills: Team-Building, Teamwork, Networking, Outreach to Public
3. Adaptive: Ability to learn new skills, step into new fields and pick up new skills as needed
4. Present and Communicate to cross-functional teams and roles (if you are a ME, you need to distill your message for a EE major or a CE major, towards achieving a collaborative strong outcome.
1. Basic Skills: Mathematics, Physics, and Core Engineering Skills for your Major
2. Interpersonal Skills: Team-Building, Teamwork, Networking, Outreach to Public
3. Adaptive: Ability to learn new skills, step into new fields and pick up new skills as needed
4. Present and Communicate to cross-functional teams and roles (if you are a ME, you need to distill your message for a EE major or a CE major, towards achieving a collaborative strong outcome.