As the last chapter of my University life draws to a close, I look back at all that I've done these past 4 years and wonder if it's all relevant to the future that lies ahead, given that Engineering isn't my first choice of career path. However, I can gladly say that I could use at least 1 module in my future endeavours, and that will of course be ES2007S.
I can still remember the day when I had to bid for 1 last UEM on CORS so as to fulfill the ECE department's requirements, but couldn't find a suitable one (ie. non-examinable). Then, from the corner of my eye, a bright light shone from my neighbour's room. It was Hanrong bringing me the good news I needed to hear: he and a group of my Mechanical Engineering friends were going to take ES2007S, and it fulfilled all the critera that I needed, so wala! Here I am, typing one last blog entry for this module.
This module has taught me the importance of communication skills, seeing how it affects interviews, resume writing and formal presentations. In particular, I've found the tips on interviews very useful, as I've found opportunities to actually carry them out when going for real interviews. The potential questions have prepared me well, whilst the videos shown during the lesson has given me an added insight on the difference between a make and a break interview.
Now if I could only learn the importance of punctuality... hmmmm....
Hey Lester
ReplyDeleteI guess the non-examinable component of this module is really the main attraction for many of us. (:
I didn't know that Hanrong lives in Kent Ridge hall! Haha! He's always early! Kidding. Anyway, I benefited from the interview sessions too. We were in the same group interviewing Huixin and I learnt a lot about how an interviewer might think. We did a good job huh? (:
All the best in your future workplace!
Cheers,
Ariana
Hey Les,
ReplyDeleteLike Ariana said, the non-examination factor did attract most of us to this module. For me though, not only that, the fact that this module prepares us for life in the workplace really appealed to me since we're graduating soon. Those interview skills, resume writing and so on really were invaluable lessons, as before this module, I've always been clueless as to the best way to prepare for such tasks.
Anyway, punctuality in some cultures can be construed to be a show of power, as we have learnt in class. Some people feel that by showing up late, it shows his higher authority and power, that he has the right to be late. Unfortunately, my friend, that right belongs to Happy! Hahaha..
Gooners gonna lose TONIGHT!
Abdullah
Hey Lester!
ReplyDeleteFrom the interview session we had the other time, I think you'd make a great interviewer. Decisive, firm, yet polite. Kudos to you on that!
All the best for your future endeavours. Hope you'll get the job that you want. Don't lose hope, ya?
Regards,
Faidah.