by Michelle Tsai
As we begin once again to see seniors in graduation gowns wandering through the NTU campus, we begin to meditate on the important life issues facing us at the end of our academic paths. Everybody is bewildered and perplexed about our future careers, so here are some tips for landing a job that seniors have emphasize as a result of their own personal experiences: 1. Take Courses Outside Your Department Chen-Ze Lee majors in Mechanical Engineering and is now an intern at a company not closely related to his major. “Jobs are much more stressful than school,” he remarked, “because of the level of competition. When you’re in school people can tolerate your mistakes, but not on the job. So read more books and take courses outside your own professional field. In addition, prepare some questions you’re confused about and communicate with experienced workers in the field. You can gain a lot from these resources.” 2. Join Clubs Yen-Ting Chen, a Computer Science major and webmaster of a well-known platform for freelance piano composers, was formerly a member of the NTU piano club. “Besides professional courses, you can join clubs to learn other skills which are not core skills in your own department. What’s more, you can learn to smooth a conflict, communicate, negotiate, and cooperate as a team.” 3. Become an Intern K.D. Chang, an Economics major, interns at Globally Buyable 2.0. “Companies put emphasis on making profits, not reading course materials. In school we have fixed schedules and summer vacations. In contrast, firms have only broad earnings seasons. People who are new to a company, like interns, should ask lots of questions and learn as much as they can. However, colleagues are not bound to be your mentors, unlike professors, who are obliged to preach to students.” 4. Become an Overseas Exchange Student Jacky Tsai, who majors in Finance, became an intern at Morgan Stanley in Washington, D.C. “The thing I learned from my internship is that you have to find the job you really love and are interested in, so you can keep your work passionate. As a result, you can come to enjoy your niche and become valuable to the industry. We are in a highly competitive world, and cool companies want top players. How can you become one of them if you dislike what you are doing every day?” 5. Double Major K.D. Chang added: “Before considering your career you should ask yourself first: Who do I want to become? What kind of life do I want to live? After all, the objectives you set will determine how much effort you should pay. The world keeps changing all the time, and if you possess the ability to cross fields or even nations, you can handle any situation with ease.” 6. Participate In Extracurricular Activities Yi-Hung Lin double majors in Medicine and Finance: “There are many lecture series and speeches held at NTU regarding careers such as ‘My Career Path.’ From these you can gain a preliminary understanding of any industry and personal experiences which can benefit you when choosing a job.” 7. Cultivate Logical Thinking Jacky Tsai noted that “attitude is the thing that really matters. We are living in a small world, and your new boss or interviewer can easily learn your reputation from your colleagues or classmates. Be responsible and show your strong willingness to learn whatever projects you have to do.” But don’t worry! Even if you think you have none of the traits outlined above, you can still make an effort to change from now on. Don’t jump off a cliff, put opportunity and luck on your side. As Jacky Tsai put it: “Make yourself into a positive person. Everyone will encounter some difficulties and obstacles, and all of us stumble sometimes. But when you stand up again you will also be a stronger person. Whenever you face the sun your shadow always falls behind you.” a
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May 2024
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