People (Biology students) who know what they're talking about...
Almost always talk like they know what they're talking about. That's why it pays to invest more time than you might imagine on the vocabulary, history and concepts of your industry.
Insider language, terms of art, the ability to use technical concepts... it matters.
On the other hand, sounding like you're smart doesn't mean you are.
Necessary but not sufficient
Seth Godin at blog@sethgodin.com
