Examples of Strengths:

1. One of my biggest strengths is my communication skills. I work very well with all kinds of
people, and understand that everyone has different perspectives about projects and work tasks -
so when I work with others I realize that everyone comes to the table with different priorities and
objectives. I keep this in mind when I communicate tasks that need to be accomplished with
positive reinforcement and awareness of what others are working on.
2. A positive attitude will not differentiate you from the crowd. A good attitude is expected of every
employee. Also you should back up what you say with an example. For example, don't just say
you have good customer service skills prove it by also telling them how you won a company
award or received positive customer comment letters for your good service.
3. My strength is my flexibility to handle change. As customer service manager at my last job, I
was able to turn around a negative working environment and develop a very supportive team.
4. Hard worker
5. Punctual
6. Determined
7. Able to prioritize
8. Believe in myself; self-confidence
9. I have the ability to cope with failures and try to learn from my mistakes.
10. I like to work in team and have been an active participant and organizer at several places.
11. One of my greatest strengths I've acquired during my education is good analytical and planning
skills. This has always benefited me to set goals and try to achieve them. But at the same time,
I'm driven by the thoughts of success.
12. Full commitment to my work
13. Highly energetic
14. Love to learn new things.
15. Having good interpersonal skills
16. Well organized and like to be neat with all of my work
17. A good helper towards those who need it
18. I am a team player and work well with others.
19. Optimistic approach towards life..
20. I am a quick learner. I have great problem-solving skills and am willing to learn new things to
get the job done.

21. Focus on your strengths, but have an answer regarding a challenge you have met and overcome...
Weaknesses do not exist, just challenges and solutions...

22. Think of any trait or skill you have that pertains to the job you are applying for. Think of
instances when you have shown a lot of skill in that area
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and oldest branches of engineering. Mechanical
engineers are involved with thedesign, analysis, testing, manufacturing, control, operation, and
maintenance of mechanical systems - that is, any system that has a moving part! Mechanical systems
can vary greatly in complexity and magnitude from the valve in an artificial heart to a car engine to a
mammoth nuclear power plant. It deals with all aspects of the conversion of thermal energy into useful
work and the machines that make this possible.
This seems awfully broad, right? Although that is one of the great advantages to mechanical engineering
(and why the world always needs mechanical engineers!) our students do earn a concentration during
their senior year. Concentrations give you the chance to specialize in one area of mechanical
engineering. You can choose to take elective courses all related to your concentration, or choose a few
outside your concentration to maintain a slightly broader background - your choice!
We offer concentrations in:

Applied Mechanics
Automotive Engineering
Biomechanical Systems
Design and Manufacturing
Dynamics, Vibrations, and Controls
Energy Systems
Nuclear Engineering
Has mechanical engineering caught your interest?
Then perhaps you should consider our advanced technical elective track, if you're interested in:
Completing research as an undergraduate
Preparing for graduate school
Graduating "With Distinction in Mechanical Engineering?"

Mechanical engineering honors students or students who are pursuing the BS/MS option may work with a
faculty advisor to choose their areas of research and study to reflect their interests and the scope of their
future graduate work.

Applied Mechanics
Applied Mechanics is the theoretical, numerical, and experimental study of the response of solids and
fluids to external forces. Students who concentrate in this area can take courses in finite element
analysis, fracture mechanics, advanced strength of materials, and system vibrations. It's the
concentration for you, if you're interested in:
Understanding the forces in structural components such as a truss or crane
Smaller scale components such as a prosthetic joints
Understanding why and how objects break, and how to prevent failure
Automotive Engineering
A concentration in Automotive Engineering will prepare you for work in the automotive industry, one of the
traditional branches of mechanical engineering which remains of great importance. It is concerned with
the design and operation of all kinds of engines and vehicle dynamics, and is rapidly expanding to include
the research, design, and testing of alternative energy sources for vehicles. Students who pursue this
concentration can take courses in land vehicle dynamics, powertrain dynamics, the study of internal
combustion engines, modeling of hybrid-electric vehicles, and fuel cell systems. It's the concentration for
you, if you're interested in:
Understanding the operation of an internal combustion engine, and making it efficient
Hybrid electric vehicles
Fuel cell systems
 Automobile dynamics
Biomechanical Systems Biomechanics is the science that examines forces acting upon and within a
biological structure and the effects produced by such forces. A concentration in Biomechanical Systems
prepares students for work in the medical industry or in any other area where their is a need to study the
effects of forces on the human body. It's the concentration for you, if you're interested in:
Understanding the mechanical functions of muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones
Physical disabilities, and how to design products to help people with disabilities
Understanding how different injury mechanisms (impact, sport, trauma) affect the human body
The design of medical devices
Design and Manufacturing
A concentration in Design & Manufacturing is appropriate for students who are interested in the design,
testing, and manufacturing of consumer products. Students in this concentration can take courses in
product design, tool engineering, machine tool control and programming, and rapid prototyping. It's the
concentration for you, if you're interested in:
Designing and prototyping new products
Learning to program CNC machines
Robotics
Using computer graphics to model new products and systems
Dynamics, Vibrations, and Controls
A concentration in Dynamics, Vibrations, and Controls prepares students to understand various system
components and how they interact as parts of a mechanical system. Students in this concentration can
take courses in control systems design, mechatronics, fracture mechanics, and engineering acoustics. It's
the concentration for you, if you're interested in:
Learning how mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid systems work together
Controlling these systems and preventing unwanted ysstem vibrations and noise
Energy Systems
The study of Energy Systems concentrates on the production of useful energy from raw materials (i.e.
electricity from coal) as well as the process of transforming energy into useful work (i.e. electricity driving
a motor), and the optimization of these processes. Students who concentrate their studies in Energy
Systems can take courses in turbomachinery, HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning),
combustion and jet propulsion. It's the concentration for you, if you're interested in:
Learning to efficiently harness energy from raw materials
Learning how to efficiently heat, ventilate, and cool structures
The uses of turbomachinery
Nuclear Engineering
The field of Nuclear Engineering is experiencing a resurgence as we investigate the option of nuclear
power as an alternative to our society's dependence on fossil fuels. Students who concentrate in this area
take an introductory course in nuclear science and engineering, and can take courses in reactor theory,
nuclear power plants, and radiological safety, as well as reliability engineering. It's the concentration for
you, if you're interested in:
Helping to develop nuclear energy as a safe and affordable alternative to fossil fuels
Studying how nuclear power plants affect their surrounding environments
The possible uses of radiation in medicine
Using radiation to make measurements