Now that you have decided to study electronics engineering technology in college, you must also know in advance about the components that can be boosters for your career. Here I take you through them:
1. Strong fundamentals
Pay attention to basics and strengthen your engineering fundamentals. You may not find it important but interviewers are more interested in knowing how effortlessly you can apply engineering fundamentals in a particular situation. As an electronics engineering graduate, you are expected to have excellent understanding of computer hardware and networks, measurement, instrumentation, technology math, calculus, digital signal processing and computer supported design.
2. Get Hands-on Labs
Practical skills give you an instant edge over other electronics graduate. Currently, there is a huge gap between the skills graduates have and the skills engineering services industry requires. The employers have to train engineers on the job to enhance their employability. But if you have these skills beforehand, you certainly have an upper hand in the job market. And chances are that you get into a decent paying job immediately after completing your electronics engineering program.
3. Take Maximum Benefit from Internship
Find an internship during your course, even if it is not compulsory. In fact, it would be great idea to try for internships each year. You not only get to practice what you have learnt in class but also understand how real world works. Moreover, it’s your chance to build professional network that can be used as a reference later on in your career when you start looking for a full-time job. If you’re enrolled in a reputable college, chances are that your instructors help you get internships with engineering services companies. So, make sure to get into a college that has partnerships with the companies.
4. Keep a Track of Industry Trend
Career in electronics engineering may not be long term, if you’re not aware of the industry trends and latest developments. This is because the devices and systems are modified every day. And there is new technology in the market at frequent intervals. This means you really can’t afford to be ignorant of the industry developments, in order to sustain and grow in your engineering career. What you can do is read magazines, journals and researches dedicated towards your field of learning.
5. Acquire Additional Skills
Additional skills such as communication, problem solving and critical analysis add to your personality. Even fields like electronic engineering need such competencies. Nowadays, even employers in hardcore manufacturing concerns are looking for graduates who possess excellent communication skills and have pleasing personalities. This directly impacts their bottom line. So, don’t just depend on what your course includes. Try to make maximum from your years at the college. This is the time when you can focus entirely on your learning and personality development.
Finally, I would like to say that your future is in your hands. And what shape your career takes in future depends how hard you worked in college. Don’t hesitate in doing anything that boosts your career.
