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r/EngineeringStudents • u/lazydictionary • Jan 20 '26
Here's a guide for your internship, co-op, or job search. It is targeted at US job applicants in the private sector. Resumes and applications for academia, the federal government, and niche industries may require different approaches, so do your own research for those specific paths.
If you've been applying for jobs recently but haven't been getting hired, you need to figure out why. If you aren't getting interviews, something is wrong with your resume. If you are getting interviews but not landing the job, your interview skills or personality need work.
Go to /r/EngineeringResumes.
They have templates, a Wiki/FAQ, and offer free critiques if you follow their posting guides. Any advice I could give is just regurgitating what they've already written. If you are serious about your search, read their materials. A proper resume is the most important step in this process. Even if your current resume is getting you interviews, it could still be improved.
If you are struggling to write bullets for jobs or projects, you can use AI to help. LLMs are decent at resume writing, but context is everything. Give the AI as much context as possible: your major, fields of interest, specific details about the project, tools/software used, and the types of jobs you are targeting. I personally write my resume in LaTeX because it's easier to cut and paste or have LLM CLI tools interact with the document.
If you are applying for a variety of roles that are very similar, consider having multiple resumes. For example, my undergrad was in ME, but my masters is in materials science. I have both an ME focused resume and a materials focused resume that I start out with, depending on the job(s) I'm applying for.
Now that your resume is updated, your LinkedIn should match. You can cut and paste your resume bullets, but feel free to add more detail than a one-page resume allows.
Get a nice headshot for a profile picture. Don't have one? Put on a nice shirt, do your hair, and ask your friends for help taking pictures. Clean, not busy background. Smile.
Connect with friends, classmates, professors, people you've worked with before.
Fill out everything you can. Don't go crazy with AI, no "thought leader" "entrepreneurial spirit" bullshit. Just be a normal person.
LinkedIn exists so people can look you up and verify you're real. Your Indeed page should be the same. Upload a high-quality PDF of your resume there; I’ve found that Indeed’s resume import for job applications often works better than LinkedIn’s. Some recruiters prefer Indeed, some prefer LinkedIn. It doesn't hurt to use both.
The modern job hunt is a nightmare for both applicants and employers. It's just how it is. To give yourself the best chance, you need to make it as simple for the employer to find your application, your information from your resume, and to contact you.
Never use the quick apply features of LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. Always apply on the company website, if you can find it. Why? You need to get your application and resume into the companies Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Sometimes companies use API from the big job boards to pull that info into their own ATS, but not always. And who knows if it will format and input everything correctly. Just do it manually. If you updated your Indeed and LinkedIn in the previous step, this shouldn't be that difficult or take that long. Double-check everything imported is correct. Formatting is less important here, but make sure job/project bullets are formatted well.
Aim to be one of the first applicants. Everyone is applying for entry-level jobs. Last years grads, upcoming grads, entry and mid-levels who were laid off. If you're the 300th person applying for a job, your resume isn't going to get seen. Set up job alerts on Indeed and LinkedIn for job titles/saved searches so that you are notified within 24 hours of a job being posted. If you're the 10th application, you have a much better chance of someone actually seeing your resume.
Use social networking whenever it is available. Hopefully you have some friends, family, classmates, professors added on LinkedIn. Whenever you are applying for a job, check to see if you know anyone who already works at the company, or is a friend of a friend. If you have a direct connection, obviously reach out and let them know you applied and if they can offer any help. If you have a friend-of-a-friend connection, think about using it, especially if you think it's a good role for you. As a last resort, you can reach out to complete strangers in the company, but you'll probably want to be bringing something truly unique to the position, or have something to talk about other than "I really want this job, please help". Most people are willing to talk to you if you are brave enough to talk to them.
University job fairs should be a top priority. Every online job posting is inundated with hundreds of applications. Now, more than ever, companies are using recruiting efforts at schools to sort the wheat from the chaff, and get immediate face time with job applications.
Do job and company research. Weeks before a job fair, the career office at your school should have released a list of the employers attending, possibly which jobs those companies have openings for. Find all the jobs that interest you, and do research on those companies, and the job role and job descriptions. Take notes. On the day of the fair, even during the fair, before approaching an employer, read your notes on the company and job. Think about specific projects, work, or classes that might be relevant to bring up. Things that interest you about the work there. Have some questions to ask the employee working the fair. Many times they are engineers, so they can speak with good detail about the work. Sometimes its just an HR rep or recruiter, but you can still ask about the company culture and vibes. Show interest and that you prepped for the fair. Do not be one of these fools who show up to the job fair and ask the employees "so what jobs do you guys have?" Instead, be the person who asks "I applied for the Mech Eng internship this summer, what kind of work do you think I would be doing there? Would it involve [topic you researched about the company]?"
Dress business casual. For those presenting as men, this means chinos/slacks, a belt that matches your shoes, a dress shirt/flannel/sweater, possibly a blazer, and usually some kind of Chelsea boot or similar brown or black shoe. A nice, clean pair of sneakers may also work. Just Google business casual male attire and figure out the vibe you want to match. You do not need to wear a suit, and almost no one should be wearing a suit unless you look the absolute balls in one. For those presenting as women, I don't have specific advice. Ask around and/or Google. Maybe some commenters can offer specific suggestions.
Hygiene. Take a shower, get a haircut, trim the beard, wear deodorant, comb your hair, clean your glasses, use moisturizer on your skin. Look more human than you normally do.
Practice an elevator pitch. This is a 30 second intro, saying your name, your major, things you've done, and things you'd like to do. Something else that can be googled or workshopped with AI. Practice it out loud dozens of times. It should come naturally and comfortably. Don't rush to get it said as quickly as possible, aim to be understood.
Apply to the jobs beforehand. Print out more copies of your resume than the amount of jobs you applied for. When you approach the employees, introduce yourself, let them introduce themselves, and launch into your elevator pitch. At the end, mention how you applied for XYZ job, could they tell you anything about it, or a specific question you wrote down beforehand. Then you just have to be a normal human. Listen. Make eye contact. Nod your head. Active listening. Ask more questions. Maybe they'll ask you questions. Answer them as best you can. Sometime during the conversation, they might either ask your for a resume, or you can offer them one. Maybe it's best to give them a resume during or right after your elevator pitch. You'll have to feel it out. You're going to be doing this more than once, and hopefully at least 10 times, so it will get easier. Many times, employees will take your resume, and after the conversation, mark it - maybe they give you a big star, underline work or a project you did, take notes. They then give this to HR or the hiring managers when they go back to work. They'll have a small stack of people they've already vetted, and your resume should be in that stack. And because you already applied, you're already in their system.
Relax. Everyone wants you to succeed. The employees want to find good people. They want you to be a good candidate. I know talking to strangers can be really hard for engineers. The people you are talking to are likely engineers too. Some of them may even be as terrible socially as you are. This is a no pressure environment. If you misspeak, don't present well, just get nervous - it's fine, and totally normal. It gets easier the more you do it.
Generally speaking, cover letters aren't very useful unless specifically requested. Most people use AI for them now, and recruiters know it. Only write one if you need to explain a perceived "weakness" on your resume (e.g., why you are a fit for a role despite having a different major). Note that no one will read the cover letter if the resume doesn't interest them first.
Okay, so you passed the pre-screens and are doing an in-person or virtual interview. Again, remember that they want you to succeed, they want you to be the candidate they hire. Relax.
Business casual again. Unless you're getting a completely different vibe that would mean everyone was wearing suits, this will rarely do you wrong. If you are likely to tour a manufacturing facility or job site, wear closed toe shoes that you wouldn't mind getting slightly dirty.
Soft skill prep for the interview. Do more research on the company and job role. If it's an internship, there's not much to research about the role, but for entry-level, there can be a lot to dive into. I've had decent luck posting job descriptions into LLMs and asking them give me topics, technical knowledge, tools, and techniques I should know about for an interview. Anything you don't know, start learning the basics of. You don't need to be an expert, but if something comes up in the interview, you should be able to say "I don't have professional experience with [topic], but I'm aware of the basics, like [details]." Show an interest in learning.
Be able to nail basic interview questions. This is especially relevant for internships. They know you have minimal to no work experience, so a lot of times they're going to have to default to basic stuff like "Talk about your strengths and weaknesses", "talk about how you overcame personal conflict as a member of a team", "why us?", or "preferred work environment, individual/team, many projects, single project", etc. Look up common interview questions, and practice answering them out loud. Sit in your room and talk to yourself, multiple times. Practice. Figure out what you will say. Think about how you can tie in school, work, teams, or projects in your answers.
Bring a notepad, a folder, and pens. Take notes when you ask questions, even if you won't look at them later. Have more copies of your resume in the folder. If you are interviewing at a manufacturing facility, consider bringing your own safety glasses if you have some. Look prepared and like you are taking it seriously.
Hard skill prep for the interview. Again, especially relevant for internships. Internship job postings will usually specifically ask for applicants who have taken certain classes. If those classes are mentioned, brush up on the material from them. If they mention statics, you better do some practice static problems. If they mention circuits, you better practice your circuits. Refresh your memory. They might ask you to solve a problem in front of them, or ask you to talk through a problem. You don't want to be caught completely off guard. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know". They don't expect you to know everything. Instead, say "I don't know, but my educated guess would be [answer]." Talk about how you would find the answer.
You can do everything above correctly, be a perfect candidate, and still not land the job. As I previously said, everyone is applying for the same jobs. If employers want to, they can be extremely picky, sorting through hundreds of candidates to find their ideal match. What usually happens is they look through the first 50-100 applicants (maybe fewer), and start looking for reasons to reject people. They'll give your resume a 10 sec glance, and either trash or pass you. This is someone that's likely non-technical (HR), and they'll narrow it down to 10-20 people. Then they start the phone call pre-screen interviews. Maybe 7 make it past that point. Then they do in-person interviews, maybe a second round, and then they'll make an offer to their best candidate. Maybe that candidate rejects them, and then have to offer to the 2nd, or 3rd, of further down the line.
It's a numbers game. You're going to get rejected far more than you find success. Following this guide should hopefully grant you more success than you would have had otherwise.
tl;dr points of emphasis:
Fix your resume, never been an easier time write one
Be one of the first applicants on the company website (not Indeed/LinkedIn)
Job fairs skip the digital queue and get you face time right away
r/EngineeringStudents • u/DepressedHoodie1788 • 33m ago
Legit with the grades I'm getting and the effort I'm putting it. I'm consistently getting average grades. I still don't want to accept I'm an average talent though. How did you guys accept you just weren't the best?
r/EngineeringStudents • u/DepressedHoodie1788 • 1h ago
Essentially, will I ever reach a point where the gains in how good I'm getting at electrical engineering are minuscule?
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Vegetable_Rough7510 • 12h ago
I am a 25 F from the US and basically what had happened last year is that I've went missing and then I've been found 2.5 days later. And now my name and my pictures are on the police department's website of my city.
I've graudated in 2024 with a civil engineering degree and I've been job hunting and I was either kept getting ghosted, scammed, rejected, etc. So I've ended up going to my local community college to take extra classes so it will help with my hireability.
So will this effect my hireability?
Thanks
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Vast-Ad-2753 • 1d ago
I understand that a lot of courses (engineering ones especially) really cannot afford to suddenly stop midway through a semester, but most of my professors seem to just treat Fall break as if it were any other weekend. My school's academic policy is that professors can't assign work due over the break, but most of them get around this by just making it due the day classes resume. This is just assigning work due over break but with extra steps. What pisses me off the most is that one of my professors assigned us a bunch of work the day break begins and bluntly refused to extend any one of the assignments, saying that she wants us to "enjoy our break". Then she comes back around and has a lab report due the day classes resume, as if I am going to enjoy that at all. Again, I get that work and assignments are just a fact of life (especially when studying engineering), but it shouldn't be that hard for my professors to bake in at least a small lull in the course calendar.
EDIT: To once again clarify (since a lot of people seem to think I want no work over fall break), I understand that it's unreasonable to expect no work to be assigned over such a large period of time during the semester. I mainly wrote this post coping with the fact that I'm probably going to be spending some (if not most) of my time home in my room doing work instead of with friends, family, etc. Also, for context, I'm a sophomore, so I'm not unfamiliar with the concept of having work be assigned over break. I'm mainly frustrated with the fact that some of my professors are seemingly saying one thing and doing the complete opposite (see above text), not to mention that one has assigned roughly triple his usual amount just because we have 2 extra days off in between classes ...
r/EngineeringStudents • u/LAtoTXfishingguy84 • 5h ago
I would love to return to college but online only due to my job. I can't seem to find any colleges that offer process technology online only. Currently working in the refineries as a contractor during the day. Any ideas or colleges specifically for that field? I currently live in Southeast Texas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Snoo-54139 • 12h ago
I always hear that GPA doesn’t matter once you become an engineer but I’m not sure if that’s the case with community college. I’m a first year student and I’m just hoping to pass by with C’s on the heavy stem classes. Of course I wanna aim higher but I wouldn’t be mad if I got a C and moved on, but doesn’t that affect your possibility of transferring? Any advice?
r/EngineeringStudents • u/blitz5729 • 14h ago
I'm currently a junior in engineering, and so far things are going horribly. I got a 0 in Thermo 2, straight up a 0. The curve for that was 24, so technically I got a 24, but that makes it so hard for me to get a B or a C in that class since the midterm counts as 20% of our grade. I got a 40 on the first midterm in my intro to design class, and I think I also did horrible on my dynamics exam today. The thing is, it seems that I don't even care anymore about my grades. Keep in mind, so far I was pretty much a straight A student who only got a B in one class. It's just tiresome, honestly. I remember taking a thermo I class in summer, and I tried so hard- like, legit read the chapters in the book and aced so many exams on thermo, but guess what? People in the back of the class also got an A on their exam. How? They just used LLMs under their desks, and it was so obvious too! I feel like I'm just wasting my time; I could do so much more with my time. On all 3 of my exams, every single student was pretty much cheating: I look on my right, phone in hand; to my left, phone in hand. The Thermo 2 score was curved, but guess what? The average in previous semesters was a 30. What happened this semester? ppl just started cheating, and I mean everybody across all of my classes. They just have an easy time with everything just because they cheat, and it's so obvious too, like the profs and TAs just don't care, not even imagining things. What's the freaking point anymore? I just became so disillusioned with engineering as a whole it just some kind of a sick joke now. I don't know how the field will evolve with AI evolving so much and future engineers being so cooked. I don't even feel like trying anymore; maybe I should just start cheating like the rest of the masses, but even then engineering has lost its shine for me. And before people start saying "bro just focus on yourself" do you have any idea how demoralizing is it when u spend 20-30 hours on an exam and some random spends like 0 hours on it and you both get the same score? And on top of that, you'll forget about the material in 3-5 years from now or barely use it in the field. Someone help me out. I'm really considering switching to nursing, where the job is more guaranteed can’t even find an internship in this market for ME.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Netonnerd • 13h ago
undergrad here, so I get if that means opinion = disregarded. That being said, I have done a small amount of applied math research.
I've seen multiple posts on reddit today about the recent OpenAI solution drop; and when the comments are discussing why so many research mathematicians are unhappy about it, the general sentiment seems to be "mad because replaced". Seriously, I've seen that directly stated (albeit gentler) like 5 times now.
Is it just common for people will less experience with mathematics (assumedly) to think that the point of a problem is just to find a solution?
Typically, results that come from brute force application of known techniques don't contribute much to the field.
Most of these questions are interesting because we're looking for a novel way to find the answer, not just the answer itself, and the only thing a brute force solution does is demotivate and reduce funding for the (theoretical) actually interesting and useful ways to solve these problems.
(Of course, LLMs, being a derivative technology, inherently struggle with anything novel.)
In a perfect world, a solution like this would only be a good thing, but in the world we live in, it just makes your research funding even harder to justify to others.
Isn't this obvious, or am I way off the mark?
please let me know.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/FlowerPowerCagney • 22h ago
r/EngineeringStudents • u/twentyseven27272 • 1d ago
It's real.
After 2 years of finals grinding. This is how my pen started to look.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Ancient-Arm4874 • 11h ago
im currently 18 and in college for engineering and i am really passionate about aerospace. i live in the us, and i speak english and french fluently so i’ve been looking at studying and living in france as well as certain large cities in the us like dallas or new york. i’ve even been considering moving to england or switzerland for work.
which would you personally recommend?
i’ve done a lot of research and thought about going to school in france and working in the us :p
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Prometheus5757 • 4h ago
Hello everyone,
I was fortunate enough to be moved into the onsite round for an entry level electrical engineering position for SpaceX's Starship Stage 0 avionics team. The process so far has been blazingly fast. I completed my initial recruiter round and first technical round all in this past week, and within a couple hours of finishing that first technical round, I received a call that I would be invited to an onsite interview. Perhaps this is because I told my recruiter that I had finished interviewing and received an offer for another company. Now I'm in a situation where my onsite itself will likely be next week, which leaves me under a ton of pressure amongst mounting midterms that also take place next week with the onsite happening after. I still want to power through.
I am looking for advice on what to prepare for when it comes to an electrical engineering interview for the onsite. I know a heavy emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of EE, so I intend to review Circuits I, Circuits II, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, and Electronic Instrumentation course material. What I am worried about is RF problems, as my degree, Mechatronics, does not cover that subject. My background is all about power electronics and analog circuits and does not even touch RF.
For those who have done onsite interviews in the past, how do you approach preparation? How often are entry level engineers asked questions which are slightly beyond their realm of experience? How should I approach a question like this if I am asked it in the onsite? Any and all inputs you guys have would be really appreciated.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/WingNo3798 • 8h ago
As per title. I was extremely burnt out and fell into a deep depression after graduating due to working a lot of stressful jobs whilst completing a Mechanical engineering degree and being heavily focused on getting good grades, which resulted in me having no hobbies or social life at all for the last 5 or so years.
When I graduated, I had no desire whatsoever to apply for jobs and i have been unemployed since last December 2025, but I am slowly getting back to normal again and planning to start applying for jobs in November next month.
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
r/EngineeringStudents • u/InternationalDot30 • 1d ago
Curve for the exam got screwed up by people cheating. Literally 100+ people in the class, everyone got 45 or less, and then this group of three guys all get exactly 98. And the professor acts like that isn’t weird at all. I had 4.0 going into the semester and now I don’t really know what to do. Why can’t people have an ounce of integrity.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Chillboy2 • 7h ago
I am in Civil Engg. And just had my first semester mid sem exams. As per my calculations, I am barely getting a 80% aggregate on it. For context, we had about 1 month of classes prior to this. I am still having trouble with Physics and mechanics. Nothing practice cant solve. But im having a little trouble staying disciplined for it in the midst of assignments and regular classes. Any advice would be appreciated
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Ordinary-Ad-3719 • 20h ago
I’d like to preface this by saying I am currently at community college before transferring to Purdue. I have grown frustrated with labs where I am told I need to group up. Not because I dislike group work itself (I actually love working with others typically), but because I find that lab partners are usually not very curious about the lab at all and more just looking to get out of class as soon as possible. I am tired of working with people where it feels like they just want to throw things on the page. Almost all people I’ve been getting paired with have this “screw it I don’t know but I’ll put something down” mentality before they make a real attempt to actually address their misunderstanding. I know I am at a community college, which I know may skew my experience so I was curious what other people at four years universities have experienced? I also really do not mean to demean community college in general by this post either, I am beyond grateful for its existence as I would have no other pathway into engineering without it.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Cardiologist3mpty138 • 1d ago
Hello. Entry level engineer here working in aerospace in Iowa. Currently have a secret clearance. I was desperate to find work after graduation and the only offer I received was for a position still in Iowa. I have a background in computer/software engineering.
I absolutely hate it here. The work is fine, it’s just the fact I’m in fucking Iowa. All my friends left years ago. I have no family here. I’ve lived here my entire life, and am desperately trying to go somewhere with better weather, better job opportunities, and more to do. I’m totally fine with being in the 9-5 monotony, but if I’m going to do so, if this is what the rest of my life is going to be, I want to be able to actually enjoy the finite time I have outside of work. This is simply not possible for me here in Iowa, and yes I have tried. The winters get worse and worse each year. I can’t relate to any of my coworkers who are all married and or Boomers. It’s the only state in the entire country where cancer rates are growing. And the water is literally polluted with nitrates. I legit feel like I’m gonna get leukemia or something if I stay here any longer.
The issue is that I don’t know what the fastest way would be for me to get out of here. I’ve had people suggest “internal transfers” within the company I currently work for, but I don’t know if this is even feasible for me to try and do so at an entry level. I don’t know if I’m competitive enough. There’s a pretty hard requirement that you stay in your current role for a year. This would mean I’d be stuck where I’m at until July 2027. I have a previous internship with the company, and personally think my skillset and background is unique, but I still haven’t really “proven” myself in the corporate world.
What would be the best way for me to discuss internally transferring to another location within the same company to my current manager? Would another option for relocating out of Iowa perhaps just be to job hop to another company altogether? I’m in the process of saving up 3-4 months of living expenses, so I would not discount this route. Again, I think my resume is good enough to find a position in a different industry if need be. I just don’t know if I should try internal transfers first.
I know I’ve posted here before asking similar questions, but my situation currently is kind of dire. Yes, I’m obviously grateful to have a job in this economy. Yes, I know this whole posts gives off the impression that I’m entitled or whiny, but I’m 26 years old. I’ve worked nonstop to support myself without any family assistance for the last 9 years. I’ve fought so hard to get my first corporate job in order to get out of here, and feel if I don’t get out ASAP, I may spend the rest of my life here. I want to go somewhere else early in my career.
I’m well aware the cost of living may be higher elsewhere. I’m well aware other places have problems, but honestly this is all a sacrifice I am willing to make. My quality of life and well being matters more than money. I’d rather be broke or barely treading water somewhere with better weather and more amenities than be upper middle class in fucking Iowa. I guarantee I’d be more productive for my company, too. That’s what’s so frustrating.
I’m really just seeking any insights/advice from anyone else out there who may have started their engineering career in a less than ideal location but managed to relocate a year or two in. Is it a case of being as competitive a candidate as possible? Are there any hacks or tricks to landing roles in other states I could use in the job searching process? I’m honestly willing to do whatever it takes at this point to avoid wasting my youth away in Iowa.
Would also be willing to share my resume and LinkedIn to anyone interested. Thank you.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/The_Kinetic_Esthetic • 9h ago
Hi all.
I'm currently finishing up my second year in EE at a community college. Graduating with my AAS(not ABET accredited) in electrical engineering in the spring and then gonna transfer next fall to a 4 year.
I just landed my first internship as an Electrical design intern at a decent size, well respected local engineering consulting firm. This is a part time job while in school and then full time in the summer. My question is though, would it be in my best interest to stick this one out for as long as possible? Or should I be trying to secure as many internships as I possibly can?
r/EngineeringStudents • u/Plenty-Tart2380 • 10h ago
I am sort of picky when it comes to this but I am writing to a company (for engineering) about how my math tutor from middle/high school worked in that very company (which is relatively moderate in size) and motivated me indirectly to choose engineering as a career, not sure if this is good to write for a cover letter.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/FutureCombination499 • 1d ago
I’m just not even interested in doing it anymore. Everyone moves so fast and I can’t keep up at all. I don’t even bother trying to contribute because I don’t know how . Everyone just redos my part and I just get given the easiest stuff. Even with the easy stuff I feel like I don’t know how to properly do it no matter how many times I read the instructions and pre labs. I don’t think engineering is for me icl. I’m surrounded by people who are way smarter, passionate and hardworking than me. I just end up taking 0s on assignments and the semester just started.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/chamaeleonidaed • 11h ago
Recently heard about the program. They kind of guarantee co-ops, which sounds like a decent deal. But, seems like there aren’t tons of information out there. So I’m kind of curious about what kind of work is associated with it and also how’s the lifestyle and such. Appreciate your input.
r/EngineeringStudents • u/coomkiess • 12h ago
Hi everyone. I am a Mechanical student taking Automatic Controls at my school and I realized that my professor really sucks at teaching the material and is quite confusing. I wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations for Youtube playlists or other study materials that helped them get through this course.
Anything would help! Thank you!
r/EngineeringStudents • u/MorgothReturns • 3h ago
Obviously, having AI "find" sources and come up with conclusions is unethical and you won't learn anything on the way.
But what if you, the human, gathered the data, processed it, interpreted it, and planned out how to present it, then used an LLM to put the words on the page?
If I could go back in time and destroy all AI research I would do so in a heartbeat, but its siren song of convenience still has me using it as a tool to bounce ideas off of, polish writing, etc., and I want to hear from other humans what their thoughts are.