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Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
Beyond the Pitch: Communicating Your Engineering Skills at Career Fairs
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
43 minutes
1 month ago
Beyond the Pitch: Communicating Your Engineering Skills at Career Fairs
In the season 3 premiere of Communication Mechanics, podcast host Dr. Jill Fennell [https://www.me.gatech.edu/user/1080] is joined by Laura Garcia [https://career.gatech.edu/laura-garcia/], Director of Undergraduate Career Education at Georgia Tech. Together they discuss navigating different aspects of Career Fairs from a communication standpoint, detailing information to help students before, during, and after their career fair experience.
Notes and Timestamps:
* 00:43 Introduction to Topic and Guest
* 01:51 How Students should prepare for the career fair
* 03:44 Details for students to include beyond the basics at fairs
* 09:07 How do students research different communication norms in different industries
* 09:59 Mapping out career fair day
* 11:41 The balance between authenticity and tailoring
* 12:51 What to know about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Scorecards
* 16:06 The importance of networking skills and non technical skillsets
* 22:56 Building Rapport quickly at the Career Fair
* 26:37 Importance of Attire and Dress
* 29:11 Tracking accomplishments, experiences, and self-reflection
* 31:14 Addressing Failure and the STAR method
* 34:57 Followup after the career fair and the importance of thank yous
* 36:48 Prepping for followup and making notes post conversation with recruiters
* 38:07 Timeline between fair and interviews
* 40:06 Underrated communication tips and importance of resources
* 41:10 Wrap up and access to support and workshops
A transcript of this episode is available here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l8YO60xBRCLKvgbnCItw-h-eOGbax1Lsz2RI7DO_JBo/edit?usp=sharing]
Podcast edited by Lee Hibbard.
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
