<p>I think I’m pretty good with people. I’m not arrogant, my coworkers like me, those I supervise are great and eager workers because I respect them, etc… This is a point of contention because I know that most engineers are awful at interpersonal communication and the like, and being an engineer I am sure I am going to face these prejudices (which are rightly given).</p>
<p>Just wondering if there is anything I should be doing/taking/training/whatever that would be a good indicator to future employeers that I am proficient in these soft skills? Clubs, class, programs, charities, etc.?</p>
<p>For admissions yes. However, I am already accepted to a school and am more concerned about proving to a potential employeer that those skills exist.</p>
<p>You can show your soft skills to your advantage during the interview process. Many firms require prospective applicants to go through a lengthy interview process possibly speaking to a substantial number of people who will directly or indirectly working with you. These are great opportunities to reveal your best qualities.</p>
<p>Depending where you attend school, you should have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your soft skills to employers. </p>
<p>At top schools, you may have 3 or 4 (or more?) companies on campus a night. These generally involve a presentation and then a “meet and greet” situation. Additionally, there are tons of other social interaction opportunities with employers: career fairs, guest speakers, alumni functions, football games/tailgates (if u have them), case competitions, etc etc etc. Hell, just last night I ran into an MBA recruiter in my apartment complex (visiting his daughter).</p>
<p>Soft skills are extremely important in the recruiting process and if you have them it will show.</p>