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Professional Image vs. Authenticity Debate in Engineering Society

Explore the impact of rigid dress codes and case study methods in Engineering societies, questioning whether they truly reflect professionalism or hinder authenticity. Delve into the need for open-ended case studies and flexible dress guidelines for a balanced perception.

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Professional Image vs. Authenticity Debate in Engineering Society

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  1. Electee Interview Discussion • Dress code • Case study

  2. Dress Code • Purpose: to make a good impression, to give a sense of professionalism • BUT – our impressions of each other as students and peers in the CoE are almost always associated with our everyday wear • Even though we’re a professional society, business casual is not the norm; we only dress up during initiation/banquet • We are not a corporation

  3. Dress Code: Cons • May be an inaccurate representation of who we are and what defines us • Actives have told me the interviews are unappealing partly because of this • Makes us appear more “elitist” • In short: can/should we relax it slightly?

  4. Dress Code • No one should look like slobs • Business casual may be a bit too formal • Electees will still want a guideline, though • Proposed unofficial dress code: dress like you would during a professor’s OH • Courtesy of Jessica Wang, NI Chair W’10 • Thoughts?

  5. Case Study • The case study is very cookie-cutter and black/white • Essentially, one can simply tell us what we want to hear • Does this really determine character?

  6. Case Study • Instead, the question should be more open-ended • Make the decision difficult! And have alternatives that are neither right nor wrong • What’s important is the electee’s justification and their thought process • Example: fire chief watches house burn down (probably too political for TBP, but illustrates the point)

  7. Case Study: Caveats • Interviewers may differ in opinion • We may have to train interviewers, at least during a meeting • But isn’t this a worthy goal? • 2nd Actives might take more time • But isn’t it for a good cause? • Thoughts?

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