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The Importance of Soft Skills

Lin Qian-yong

“Time flies," exclaims Lin Qian-yong, a Beijing Jiatong University alumnus. "Only now do I realize how much time has already passed since I graduated from Group T. "

Foundation
"While recalling the experience I had there, the first thing that came to mind was the feeling that my years in Leuven have been the source of and the basis for all the knowledge that has proven to be really useful. When former classmates gather and recall their days at Group T, it doesn’t take long for someone to say ’the most useful course to me was data communication, though it was tedious and difficult,’ usually followed by ’yes, yes, and digital signal analysis and…’”

For porfessionals
“Though I have been working at a company for over a year now, I clearly remember the comprehensive education we received at Group T. The school does not merely inject you with theoretical knowledge like many universities do, but builds a practical foundation aimed directly at your future in the workplace."

Soft skills for a head start

"For example, during my electronic engineering studies, a good amount of the courses offered a thorough introduction to other disciplines such as management and communication. I found that competences like negotiating and meeting skills are not usually taught at ordinary electronics departments. And this gives you a head start when looking for a job."

"As an electronics engineer with not only sound knowledge but also abundant communication and management skills, you can easily compete with others on the job market.”

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