Skills Acquired by Electronic and Electrical
Engineering Graduates
Ability to gather and critically evaluate information
The ability to gather, evaluate and interpret a range of complex information Write reports and deliver oral
presentations
Communication Skills
The ability to communicate in writing in the relevant discipline medium and to express yourself verbally to
be understood by others
Project management skills
To set reasonable targets and goals, effectively plan the process to achieve those goals and to meet relevant
deadlines
Understand the need for inter disciplinary teams
Recognise that within the context of the working environment the need to draw on and contribute with
others to develop effective solutions.
Numerical skills
Use a range of numerical and mathematical skills to aid analysis and problem solving
Extensive IT skills
Use a range of relevant software packages to retrieve, store and interpret information. Also to use suitable
packages to present information to a range of audiences
Work independently and in a team environment
The ability to undertake work alone and be motivated to achieve targets. Combine with others to achieve a
task or goal
Recognise the economic context within which they work
Awareness of the context within which they work – ensuring solutions are economically viable
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