Final Exam - Alumni/Industry Panel

Question 1

Key takeaways of alumni/industry panel

Answer 1

Get involved early — roles like student leadership, case comps, and mentorships helped build real-world skills.

Gen AI is being used across industries for tasks

Failure is normal — not getting co-op or making mistakes didn’t stop them. It helped them grow.

Don’t compare your path to others

Take risks and learn from failure

Trust your instincts and stay true to your values

Get involved in things you genuinely care about

Question 2

top skills they used the most

Answer 2

Communication (presenting, writing, speaking up)

Critical thinking (analyzing problems, seeing all sides)

Collaboration (working with different people and feedback)

Planning & time management (especially in fast-paced jobs)