Worksleeve Podcast: Recent Episodes
Van Nguyen
We remove all the frustration that comes with getting internships and entry-level jobs in STEM related fields.
Many students do not take the time to establish a relationship with their professors. But did you know that professors can do much more than teach lectures and grade exams?
In this episode, I discuss how professors can help students succeed in university and obtain internships and entry level jobs.
Many students get blind sighted by the mountains of homework and staying up late at night cramming for exams. Although this hard work will eventually pay off, students should enjoy their time in college and try new things to develop skills such as public speaking, presentations, and networking. Participating in an extracurricular activity can help students achieve these skills and shape them into well rounded individuals.
In this episode, I discuss 3 ways extracurricular activities can provide value to crafting your skills and help you land internships and entry-level jobs!
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It's near finals week and many students across the world are staying up late and studying their lives away. Although these times may be very stressful, it is worth mentioning that many students share the same frustration during this time of the year. In this episode, I share some tips on how to pass a college course. The purpose of this episode is to provide some insight and some helpful reminders on how to conquer any college course.
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The more professional experience you can get on your resume, the better. Now imagine a program that allows you to gain real world experience for more than 3 months. Well such program does exist and its called a Co-op.
Did you know that many companies offer co-op programs to students all across the world?
In this episode, I share with you my co-op experience when I was studying Mechanical Engineering. In addition, I give pros and cons about co-ops and whether you should consider completing one for yourself!
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The decision of going to college can be very stressful. Deciding which college major is right for you can be outright stressful. For many of us, we are often influenced to pursue a college degree by the recommendations of our parents and teachers.
In this episode, I give you THREE suggestions on how to decide on a college major. I also share my experiences and what I've learned after completing my engineering degree.
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Are you an International student and are struggling with getting real world experience? In this episode, I discuss the power of networking with my special guest Youssef M.
Youssef is from Egypt and is currently finishing up his graduate program in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M. Through his experiences, he has discovered many tips and tricks for international students to get internships and entry-level jobs.
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Have you ever heard of application engineering?
In this episode, I break down what application engineers do, discuss their salary range, and explain which majors are qualified for application engineering jobs.
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Have you ever wondered how engineering affects society? In this episode, I have an in depth conversation with Michael Iverson about topics including: ephemeralization, climate change, sociology, and so much more.
Michael Iverson is a political activist from Sioux Falls, SD. Michael is an Anarchist that’s interested in social and political grassroots movements. His favorite video game is Destiny and you can find more information about him here: Facebook.com/SiouxFallsLC Email: siouxfallsleftcoalition@gmail.com Website: siouxfallsleftcoalition.home.blog
Many mentors, career coaches, professors, and even parents always have advice to give when it comes to obtaining success. Most of the time, it seems like they provide a very easy check list to follow with great enthusiasm and positivity.
In this episode, I talk about failure - a topic that is often avoided.
While in engineering school, I faced many obstacles and pushback. It wasn't until recently when I had the opportunity to reflect back and connect the dots of my college journey. Today, I am extremely thankful for my engineering job and the ability to share my story.
I hope my story will connect with students who are struggling with similar challenges and most importantly, remind them of their potential and limitless capabilities.
Career fair day can be very overwhelming. What are you doing to prepare? Do you think you are ready for the big day?
In this episode, I give you 5 tips on how to conquer the career fair and impress recruiters.
I also mention a special promo I'm running. All you have to do is post on Instagram and tag #worksleeve. I'll randomly select someone next week to be on the podcast! Consider this a free consultation where you can ask any questions about engineering, resumes, interviews, or anything of that nature!
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Many engineering students struggle getting internships and entry level jobs. In this episode, I share 5 tips to improve your engineering resume. These tips will help you land interviews for internships and entry level jobs.
Still struggling after using these tips? Don't worry. I am currently working on an in depth workshop that will explain step by step on how to create an effective engineering resume.
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