Resources For Students
Resources and strategies to kickstart your engineering career.
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Resume Workshop
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Introduction
This workshop covers a lot more than just the resume.
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Finding An Opportunity
It’s important to find a role that is compatible with your interests and abilities.
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Networking
The best (and worst) way to find a job.
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Resume Format
Be consistent, keep it pithy. Here’s how.
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Resume Content
Now that you know how it should look, what should it say?
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The Interview
You made it! Now what? Here’s how to continue telling your story.
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Wrap-Up
Here’s what we covered.
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AI For Students
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Introduction
Are school assignments overwhelming you? Would you like ChatGPT to do them for you? Everyone is looking for a shortcut. Do they exist? Kind of. Shortcuts are a combination of tools and knowledge. AI is a tool. Using it well so that it can save you time or improve quality, that requires knowledge. This module will help anyone get a head start with the knowledge they need to use AI effectively.
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Pros
Find out what AI tools like ChapGPT do well.
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Cons
Find out what AI tools like ChapGPT don’t do well.
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Strategies
If you skip the rest of the module, be sure to watch this lesson. My strategies for using AI.
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Example 1
Here’s a real-life use case where I used ChatGPT to help write a bio for a consulting proposal.
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Example 2
Here’s another real-life use case where I used ChatGPT to help re-write a blog post for my email community.
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Wrap-Up
Let’s review what we’ve learned in this module.
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Be A Better Student
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Introduction
Unlock your potential as a student with practical strategies designed to enhance your academic performance and study habits.
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Choose Wisely
It’s essential to consider your interests, strengths, and long-term career goals when choosing a course of study. Whether you’re drawn to the arts, sciences, business, or technology, it's important to align your interests with your abilities as you continue your educational journey.
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Manage The Instructor
Effective communication, mutual respect, and understanding the "rules of the game" will create a supportive educational environment and also help optimize your time management.
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Focus On Learning
Prioritizing the process of learning rather than your grade will cultivate a growth mindset that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and collaboration. This approach will deepen your knowledge of subject matter and also enhance problem-solving skills and adaptability, preparing learners for the complexities of life beyond the classroom.
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Resume Workshop Part 2
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Introduction
It's important to understand organizational structure and how that impacts a team's culture.
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The Recruiting Process
Get a peek behind the scenes of the hiring process with a hiring manager.
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Tailoring The Resume
Tailoring your resume is important—but probably not for the reason you think.
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Evaluating Job Fit
Make sure you are pursuing job roles that align with your skills, abilities, and interests.
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Meet Your Instructor
Sean “The Engineer”
Sean speaks ‘engineer’ and for decades has led technical teams through continuous improvement efforts using tools like Lean and Agile. He considers himself a student of comedy, which comes in handy in his other roles as cheer dad, University teacher, writer, and podcaster.
What you’ll learn
You’ve been using AI tools incorrectly. Find out how to harness their power in an ethical way.
Make sure your resume is formatted well and the content does it’s job. You’ll learn who the resume is really intended for (it’s not the hiring manager) and how to get their attention.
Find out to level up your student game with some tips and strategies that will help you make the most of your time in school.
Course FAQ
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No, this is an online course that you complete at your own pace.
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No! In fact, there are no slides. Just brief video explanations of each strategy from Sean.
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As long as you are a member of the LOL Lounge, you have access to review the contents of this course.