How to Excel in your Engineering studies

Gone are the days that you were concentrating only for marks in your +2 and by hearting subjects for scoring better percentages in the exams. In a professional course like Engineering you should utmost importance to improve your knowledge in the subjects and of course you should also get good percentage. At present, majority of the students don’t realize that what they are going to become in the upcoming future. They merely attend the classes and pass the exams without gaining proper knowledge in their core subjects and as a result of this they will not be offered decent jobs in the MNC’s.

If you are really serious about your future and to settle yourself in a good job then you should work hard with a systematic plan. Given below are some important suggestion to you to excel in your engineering studies.

•  Have faith in yourself and complete tasks to the best of your ability.
• Always be a good listener and pay attention to each class and try to grasp the information that is being explained by your lecturers.
• After a lecture, spend some time on that same topic that to on the same day reviewing the lecture notes. Look back through and think about what was covered and how far you have understood.
• Never shirk the classes for unnecessary and silly reasons. Be regular to classes every day.
• Keep on improving your communication skills in English language and various required soft skills for a better life in future.
• Be active in the class and never allow your mind to roam somewhere.
• Gain more practical knowledge especially in your laboratories and you know your future employers will appreciate practical experience.  
•  Find your drawbacks and get them rectified by seeking help from your seniors and teachers.
•  If you are careful enough in planning and work hard with punctuality and dedication, you will definitely achieve your career goals with ease.
• By utilizing your English language labs you should polish your spoken English and take participation in group discussion, debates, And JAM sessions etc.
• Do not indulge in any illegal activities. Any minor incident may totally ruin your future.
• Compare notes and discuss concepts with your study partners regularly.
• Never forget that your parents do have some expectations on you and never let them down with your performance in the studies.

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***Wish you all good luck***

Situational Dialogues

Most educated people can write very well, but are unable to speak good English. It is because they do not have the opportunity to practice speaking the language. We very often find educated men and women, who can write reasonably correct English, fumbling for words when they attempt to talk to someone in English. They tend to use wrong or inappropriate expressions; It is essential that we learn and use the expressions appropriate to each situation.

They only way to learn Spoken English is to speak English. The practice dialogues given in this material are meant to be spoken and not just read.

Since you are learning to speak English, how you speak the language is very important. Speaking involves a lot more than producing the sounds of words. Your expressions, your gestures and your tone + your pronunciation convey a lot of meaning that mere words cannot convey. The practice dialogues given in this material will give the reader an idea of how to use the expressions in different context.

Finally, remember you are not learning to read. So, look up and speak what you are reading.

Situational Dialogues for Various occasions

Greeting:

Hello, How are you?  

Hello Tom, Nice to see you again

Good to see you again

How do you do?

Very nice to see you again

How are things with you?

How is life?

I trust you’re keeping well

I hope all goes well with you

I am so glad to see you again after a long time

Hey, Rahul where have you been all these days? (Informal)

Introducing oneself:

Good morning. I am Rahul from Tirupati

Excuse me. My name is Rahul

Let me introduce myself….

Introducing others:

This is Mr/Miss…

Do you know……?

Have you met….?

Please meet Mr….

I’m sure you would like to meet…..

Let me introduce you all Prof. Balaji Reddy

May I introduce…..?

Inviting someone:

Would you like to……..

I would like you to…….

I would like to invite you to…….

Would you be interested in……

We should be very pleased if you could…….

We should be grateful if you could be our Chief guest

Would you mind joining us on the occasion?

Making requests:

Can/Could you please your pen for a minute?

Can you do me a small favour?

Please do me a favour by…..

Do you think it would be possible…..?

I am sorry to trouble you, but……

I hope you don’t mind my asking, but…..

Could I have your pen for a moment please?

Offering help:

Can I assist you?

Would you like some help?

Would you like me to help you?

May I help you?

May I be of assistance?

What can I do for you?

Is there anything I can do?

Asking for advice:

Would you advise me to……?

Can you advise me about…….?

I would appreciate your advice

What would you advise me to do?

What would your advice be?

Could I ask for your advice on……?

What would you do if you were me in my position?

Expressing gratitude:

Thank you/Thanks/Thanks a lot/Thank you very much

I am really grateful to you for your timely help

It was kind of you to help me

A million thanks

That is very kind of you sir

I am really very grateful to you madam

I can’t express how grateful I am to you

Expressing sympathy:

I am sorry/ I am sorry to learn that…….

It’s really upsetting

You must be terribly upset

I know how you feel

Please accept my/our condolences

Hard luck. But don’t lose heart

You must be really upset about it. Please don’t worry about……

Complaining:

I am sorry to say, but…….

I am afraid I have got a complaint about…..

I am afraid I have got something to tell…

I am sorry to bring this up, but…..

I am sorry I have got a complaint to make…….

Apologizing:

I am sorry/ I am very sorry/ I am terribly sorry for……

I am sorry, that was entirely my fault

I feel bad about……

Please accept my apologies for……

Please forgive me for……

I am extremely sorry for…..

I can’t tell you how much sorry I am

Leaving someone for a short time:

Excuse me/ Excuse me for a moment

Excuse me, I’ll be back in a moment

Hold on/ hang on for a moment

Will you excuse me a moment, please?

Would you mind my leaving you for a moment?

Ending a conversation:

I am afraid I must go now

I hope you don’t mind my leaving

Excuse me. I have to catch a train, so I am leaving

I must leave now, sorry

It’s getting late, I have to leave now

See you later/tomorrow/next Sunday o.k.

Asking for someone’s opinion:

What do you think/feel about…….?

What is your opinion/reaction?

What is your view/opinion about….?

What are your feelings/ideas about……?

Have you got any comments on…….?

Asking someone to say something again:

Pardon/I am sorry

I am sorry I didn’t catch/hear…..

I am sorry, what did you say

Could you repeat what you said?

I beg your pardon

Sorry, what did you say?

Asking whether someone knows:

Excuse me. Do you know……?

Did you know……?

Did you hear about…….?

Have you heard about……..?

Are you aware of…….?

Can you help me? Do you happen to know anything about….?

Could you give me any information about……?

Do you know anything about that?

Giving advice or suggestions:

You had better go by auto

You had better consult a doctor

You had better start at one

You’d better hurry up

Polite requests:

Do you mind waiting for ten minutes?

Do you mind moving a little?

Do you mind switching on a fan?

Do you mind coming again tomorrow?

Do you mind if I sit here?

Points related to journey/trip etc:

Have a comfortable flight and a nice trip

Have a comfortable journey

Happy journey

Have an enjoyable trip

Have a good time. Enjoy yourself

Have a wonderful dharshan of Lord Balaji

Asking if someone agrees:

Is that all right with you/o.k. with you?

Do you agree?

I hope you will agree with me

You would agree with………. wouldn’t you?

Would you agree with………..?

Note: Read these points as many times as possible every day. Then try use them in day to day conversations with all. I wish you all the very best.

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Do u know the difference between Resume & CV?

What is the difference between Curriculum vitae (CV) and a Resume?

A curriculum vitae, or CV for short, is not the same as a resume. Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but there are some important differences you should be aware of.

The primary differences between a Resume and CV are the length, what is included and what each is used for. 

A Resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise - no more than a page or two, curriculum vitae is a longer and more detailed synopsis.

Curriculum vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. A CV gives the employer a bigger picture of you as a person as well as you as a worker.

Learn Writing Career Objectives for Resumes

Points to keep in mind when writing the Career Objectives in your CV:

• Keep the English simple
• Keep the sentences short, precise and concise. Cut the verbiage.
• The tone of your Career Objective should be formal.
• The Grammar should be correct.
• Check your spelling more than a few times.
• Do not copy and paste other peoples Career Objectives
• It is best to keep your Career Objectives 3-4 lines.
• Make sure your Career Objectives match the job you are applying for.
• Always write the resume objective keeping the need of the employer in mind.

• Use keywords and language found in job advertisement to demonstrate that you’ve paid attention to what the employer needs. 
•  Never use the same resume objective for a number of different jobs.

• Tailor each resume objective to fit the position.

Some Sample Career Objectives:

→Writing an objective in resume as a fresher or new grad is a tricky task. Following are some sample Objectives in Resume for Freshers which will enable you making your own objective.

→“Seeking a challenging carrier by giving all my skills to my profession and waiting for a initiative role.”

→ “To be a part of the challenging team which strives for the better growth of the organization and which explores my potential and provides me with the opportunity to enhance my talent with an intention to be an asset to the company.”

→“To associate with an organization which progresses dynamically and gives me a chance to update my knowledge and enhance my skills, in the state of art technologies and be a part of the team that excels in work to words, the growth of organization and my satisfaction thereof.”

→“Seeking an electrical engineer position with a company which will require me to utilize my skills, abilities and experience in the electrical engineering field to ensure the company’s success.”

→“A highly motivated software engineer with comprehensive knowledge of software techniques, and good experience of existing software applications. I am seeking to work with a reputed software company to achieve new levels of competence.”

→“To add value to your organization with the help of my adaptability and my grasping power, and to enhance my professional skill set in accordance with your organizational objectives.”

→“To build upon and enhance my professional skills in a reputed and dynamic organization that gives me the opportunity to evolve in a professional manner.”

→“Looking for a position where I will have the opportunity of being allowed to learn about new technologies that are arriving in the software world as well as utilize my experience of developing and working with computer applications in your esteemed organization.”

→“I am seeking a position as an entry position as a software developer where I can work in a challenging environment and gain experience in working as part of a team to research and develop new software products.”

→“Seeking a job as a Mechanical Engineer in a firm, who can develop, create and modify machinery that creates and uses power.”

→“Looking for a job as a Civil Engineer, who can perform engineering duties in planning, designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities.”

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