Tips for kickstarting your engineering career
So what should you do during your engineering studies to make sure you graduate job-ready? Prateek shares a few tips that helped set him up for success.
1. Build a strong foundation of skills & knowledge
“As a student, it can be tempting to focus solely on grades or memorising information for exams,” he says. “However, to truly excel in the field of engineering, it's important to deeply understand the principles and theories that underpin your coursework.
“My advice would be to prioritise building a strong foundation of these fundamental concepts and skills
2. Make the most of practical learning & industry opportunities
“Seek out opportunities to apply what you're learning through hands-on projects, research or internships,” Prateek advises.
“This will not only help solidify your understanding of key concepts, but will also give you valuable practical experience.”
3. Ask lots of questions
“Being curious is a big part of engineering,” Prateek says. “Whenever you have the opportunity, ask questions to your professors, professionals, or peers.”
