Developing Industry-Relevant Skills: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Engineering Practice
This session will focus on the skills and experiences that are most valuable to employers in the electrical engineering field. It will provide actionable advice on how to develop both technical and soft skills that are in high demand, and how to make the most of university projects, internships, and extracurricular activities to enhance employability.
- Key technical skills employers look for (e.g., CAD, simulation tools, coding, power electronics)
- Soft skills that differentiate graduates(e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving)
- Leveraging internships, research, and projects to build a professional portfolio
- How to showcase your academic work and technical projects to potential employers
Thursday 05 June 11:45 - 12:15 E-Mobility Stage
Future Engineers
This session will focus on the skills and experiences that are most valuable to employers in the electrical engineering field. It will provide actionable advice on how to develop both technical and soft skills that are in high demand, and how to make the most of university projects, internships, and extracurricular activities to enhance employability.
- Key technical skills employers look for (e.g., CAD, simulation tools, coding, power electronics)
- Soft skills that differentiate graduates(e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving)
- Leveraging internships, research, and projects to build a professional portfolio
- How to showcase your academic work and technical projects to potential employers
