9 Career Moves All Engineering Students Should Make 

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Move 1 - Do Real Internships

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Move 2 - Learn AI & Data Science

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Move 3 - Build a Strong LinkedIn

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Move 4 - Create Your Own Projects

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Move 5 - Master Communication

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Move 6 - Make a One-Page Resume

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Move 7 - Join Hackathons & Contests

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Move 8 - Find a Good Mentor

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Move 9 - Build a Clean Digital Footprint

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