11 Industry Expectations from Engineering Graduates

Communication Skills - An engineer must possess good communication skills if he expects to be hired into a good firm or organization.

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Knowledge Beyond the Textbooks - You need to be logical and think intellectually. Restricting yourself to bookish knowledge does not make you a good engineer.

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Ability to Lead - Most engineers today just follow the path shown by great minds of the past. If you wish to be hired by one of the leading companies, you must possess the ability to lead.

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Positive Approach - The job of an engineer is not easy. A positive approach is a must in the career of an engineering candidate.

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Updated with the Latest in Technology - You must be prepared to upgrade your skills to match the latest in technology. This rule is particularly applicable to IT engineers.

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Willingness To Travel - An engineer who is in a senior position in his field may be expected to travel places and meet senior-level individuals in different countries.

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Knowledge of Foreign Languages - If you wish to strengthen your profile as an engineer, it is a great idea to learn some foreign languages.

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An MBA Degree - An engineer with an MBA degree is in great demand because it is a rare combination. An MBA degree helps to furnish your management skills and make you a true leader.

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Ability to Multitask - An engineer is expected to multitask in his organization. While he plays the leader to his teammates, he may simultaneously be expected to handle client queries

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Versatility - A versatile persona is what is most often expected of an engineering graduate. Monotony is the last thing expected of an engineer.

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Ambitious - Engineers are expected to be ambitious. It is the undying fire of desire that helps them achieve difficult career goals all too easily.

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