Feeling Lost in My Career Path: How Can I Improve My Skills for the IES Exam?

Respected HRs,

My name is Vamsi, and I am a graduate student studying civil engineering. Currently, I am not actively seeking a job. However, I have identified certain areas where I feel I lack proficiency, such as analytical skills, decision-making abilities, and questioning techniques, both in my academic subjects and in my daily life. I also find myself uncertain about my likes, dislikes, weaknesses, and strengths. Without a clear understanding of these aspects, I fear I may struggle to achieve my goal, which is to crack the Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam for which I am currently preparing.

I am struggling to locate my position in life and am anxious about what the future holds if I continue in this manner. One positive aspect I have noticed about myself is that I am adept at socializing and communicating with strangers, friends, and relatives. I am seeking advice on how I can enhance my skills further and address the areas where I feel deficient.

Could anyone please suggest additional steps I could take to improve my skill set?

Thank you.

The Importance of Communication Skills

Communication is a skill that many people lack. While individuals may possess knowledge, the ability to convey views, knowledge, and opinions in a friendly and pleasing manner is a skill that only some have. However, I find it important to distinguish communication from the mere gift of gab. Communicating certain ideas requires knowledge of the concept or idea being discussed. The mere gift of gab is not enough; one needs knowledge of the subject matter and related topics to persuade others to your viewpoint.

My advice would be to expand your range of knowledge and become well-versed in your subject matter. Then, your good communication skills can truly shine. The foundation on which your communication skills can thrive is knowledge, pure and simple. As a civil engineer, you might appreciate this example: A tall building requires a strong base or foundation. Similarly, your communicative skills will reach new heights if you have a solid base of knowledge.

Regards