• Career landscape in STEM
• Matching strengths and interests to careers
• Career planning steps
• LinkedIn as a tool

Pujitha chose to pursue Biology and Mathematics in 12th grade. Everyone in her family worked in medicine or life sciences, so choosing a medical path felt natural.

However, during college, she found herself drawn more toward the instruments and machines used in the lab and how they worked. She became the go-to person who could operate any apparatus or instrument.

Academically, this interest did not translate well. She struggled with assignments and conceptual understanding, leading to stress and confusion about her career direction.

• Need for communication skills
• 7 C’s of communication skills
• Styles of communication
• Ways to overcome barriers in communication
• Role of Self-Awareness in communication
• Debrief and closure

Advantages

• Conflict Avoidance: Averts conflicts by sidestepping confrontation.
• Maintains Harmony: Encourages harmony by avoiding debates.
• Reduced Stress: Minimizes stress by avoiding direct confrontation.
• Politeness: Prioritizes politeness and avoids causing discomfort.
• Listening Skills: Encourages good listening and understanding.

Disadvantages

• Lack of Assertiveness: Difficulty expressing needs.
• Unmet Needs: Needs may go unaddressed.
• Misunderstandings: Unclear communication causes confusion.
• Bottled-up Resentment: Suppressed emotions may build resentment.
• Impact on Relationships: Relationships may suffer over time.

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