🛠 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR ENGINEERING CAREERS
Guided by Industry Experts
🎯 What Employers Want
Skills and behaviours that make you stand out – in the workshop, office, or interview.
🌟 SOFT SKILLS
💬 Communication 🤝 Teamwork 🤝 Time Management
🤝 Problem Solving 💡 Initiative 🤝 Resilience
🔄 Adaptability 👀 Attention to Detail
🔧 HARD SKILLS
📐 Technical Drawing ⚙️ Machine Operation 🤝 Welding/Fabrication
🖥 CAD Software 🤝 Tool Use 🤝 Understanding Tolerances
🔍 Reading Engineering Specs 🤝 Maths & Measurements
✅ BEHAVIOURS EMPLOYERS VALUE
🚶 Punctuality 📅 Reliability 🤝🏭 Positive Work Ethic
🤝 Good Housekeeping 📈 Willingness to Learn 📣 Asking for Help
“Engineering needs more than just hands-on skill – attitude and adaptability are just as vital.”
— Industry Guest Speaker
💬 What students said:
“It made me realise how important communication is in a job.”
“Now I know what to talk about in an interview.”
“I didn’t realise soft skills mattered that much – now I do.”
“The guest speakers made it feel more real.”
“I’ve started thinking about what skills I already have.”