NAVIGATING THE UNWRITTEN RULES: Career Etiquettes Every Young Professional Must Master

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Transitioning from campus to the professional world requires more than technical skills—it demands an understanding of the unwritten rules that define workplace success. “Navigating the Unwritten Rules: Career Etiquettes Every Young Professional Must Master” is designed to equip students and early-career professionals with essential professional etiquette and soft skills often overlooked in academic settings.

Organized by the IEEE DeKUT Student Branch in collaboration with DeSA, this session will cover key areas such as effective communication, personal branding, networking, workplace conduct, and professional ethics.

Participants will gain practical insights to help them confidently navigate professional environments and position themselves for career success.

Event Objectives

• To expose participants to key professional etiquette and unwritten workplace expectations.
• To develop effective communication and networking skills for career growth.
• To guide students on personal branding and professional conduct in diverse work environments.
• To enhance awareness of ethical behavior and professionalism in engineering practice.
• To prepare participants for successful transition from academia to industry.

Proposed Agenda

• Opening & Welcome Remarks (2 min)

  • IEEE DeKUT SB / DeSA Representative

• Introduction to the Topic (3 min)

  • Context setting: Why unwritten rules matter

• Main Talk: Career Etiquettes Every Young Professional Must Master (40 min)

  • Workplace communication
  • Professional conduct & ethics
  • Personal branding & visibility
  • Networking strategies

• Interactive Q&A Session 10 min)
• Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks (5 min)

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