Today, a
higher education diploma is the foundation, but employers are looking for
something more for a rapid career advancement to a junior position. In the
world of economic cybernetics, where technologies are changing every moment,
soft skills come to the fore: the ability to adapt, think critically, and work
effectively in a team.
Where can
you gain this practical experience while you are still at university?
🏆 Case competitions and hackathons
This is the
perfect training ground, because you don’t just solve problems, you learn to
structure chaos, work under deadline pressure, and defend your ideas in front
of real industry experts. This trains your stress resistance and presentation
skills.
🤝 Self-government and youth
organizations
Participation
in a student council or international organizations (such as AIESEC) is your
first management experience. Here you learn to negotiate, plan resources, and
take responsibility for the results of the entire team.
🌍 Internships and international
mobility
Going
beyond your usual audience is always a step forward. Exchange programs and
professional internships develop flexibility and intercultural communication.
You learn not to wait for instructions, but to independently seek solutions in
unusual circumstances.
🤖 New literacy: Working with AI
The ability
to work with artificial intelligence is now as basic a skill as Excel or Word
used to be. Learn to set tasks and write queries in such a way as to get
professional-quality results from AI, and develop the ability to recognize
neural network “hallucinations” and check facts. Use AI as a skilled assistant,
not a replacement for your own thinking.
Remember:
the job market values proactive people. Every initiative you take outside of
the textbook is another plus on your future resume!
Information prepared based on materials from UGEN: https://t.me/ugen_ua/2386