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Calvin
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How hard will it be to get a job after college?
I am currently planning to major in engineering and I want to know how easy it will be to get a job.
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Richard A. (Tony) Eckel
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Richard A. (Tony)’s Answer
Calvin,
Going to Gilbert? My youth was spent at Regional #7!
Lots of kids ask this question - and it is as simple as "It Depends".
1) If your grades and skills are good
2) If you are a good team player as demonstrated by projects at school
3) If you're willing to relocate to where the jobs are
4) If you don't have background issues (drugs/legal/financial)
Then, it's fairly easy to get any job you're qualified for, and engineering degrees confer a lot of capabilities that are attractive to employers outside of engineering as well.
The second level questions is, "How hard will it be to find the job I want in the location I want?" which you haven't given enough data to speculate on.
So - what and where is your "dream job"?
Tony
Going to Gilbert? My youth was spent at Regional #7!
Lots of kids ask this question - and it is as simple as "It Depends".
1) If your grades and skills are good
2) If you are a good team player as demonstrated by projects at school
3) If you're willing to relocate to where the jobs are
4) If you don't have background issues (drugs/legal/financial)
Then, it's fairly easy to get any job you're qualified for, and engineering degrees confer a lot of capabilities that are attractive to employers outside of engineering as well.
The second level questions is, "How hard will it be to find the job I want in the location I want?" which you haven't given enough data to speculate on.
So - what and where is your "dream job"?
Tony
Megan Midkiff
Sr Talent Acquisition Partner
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Career searches are always interesting, no matter the skill set or how far along you are in your professional journey.
Of course There is no crystal ball to predict how your search will progress or what the results will be, but control the controllables while giving yourself patience and grace for what you can’t control.
Micro factors like the dedication and effort you put into an active search, choosing a great attitude even through rejections, or growing your network are all important. There are also macro components that will impact your search, social, economic, and political timing, etc.
Tap into solid resources from your university and trusted platforms like LinkedIn to curate content and tips for helping your search! Pick the brains of professionals in your field, while offering return networking and kindness if ever they need 😊
Grow your network on LinkedIn, perhaps at companies your targeting
Target organizations that excite you in their mission vision values.
Pay it forward to others along the way
Creat time management structure to your search (including brain breaks and physical movement)
Of course There is no crystal ball to predict how your search will progress or what the results will be, but control the controllables while giving yourself patience and grace for what you can’t control.
Micro factors like the dedication and effort you put into an active search, choosing a great attitude even through rejections, or growing your network are all important. There are also macro components that will impact your search, social, economic, and political timing, etc.
Tap into solid resources from your university and trusted platforms like LinkedIn to curate content and tips for helping your search! Pick the brains of professionals in your field, while offering return networking and kindness if ever they need 😊
Megan recommends the following next steps:
Nicole Baillie
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Hi Calvin. Thanks for your thoughtful question.
To add to the terrific answers you have already received, I suggest to you that in choosing a degreed program in engineering, you have certainly increased your odds of getting a job after college. I recall asking myself the same question when I was in the first semester of my senior year, about to graduate...but...at the time, had not landed a job. And then I got one...a great one :)
In my opinion, one of the best things a job seeker can have is flexibility. Certainly, your online profile can help to demonstrate your level of flexibility on things like where you are willing to work, what amount of travel you are willing to take on (or not) and what types of projects you are interested in (or not).
Be thoughtful and honest with yourself about what you are interested in and why because as you go through the interviewing process, you will get questions like "why do you want this role?" or "why do you want to work for this company?" or "what interests you about this topic/project?" and seasoned interviewers can tell the difference between an authentic and unauthentic answer.
Your degree will certainly be a great starter to landing that job that fits you and my hope is that you will learn and grow into greater opportunities as well. Best of luck to you!
To add to the terrific answers you have already received, I suggest to you that in choosing a degreed program in engineering, you have certainly increased your odds of getting a job after college. I recall asking myself the same question when I was in the first semester of my senior year, about to graduate...but...at the time, had not landed a job. And then I got one...a great one :)
In my opinion, one of the best things a job seeker can have is flexibility. Certainly, your online profile can help to demonstrate your level of flexibility on things like where you are willing to work, what amount of travel you are willing to take on (or not) and what types of projects you are interested in (or not).
Be thoughtful and honest with yourself about what you are interested in and why because as you go through the interviewing process, you will get questions like "why do you want this role?" or "why do you want to work for this company?" or "what interests you about this topic/project?" and seasoned interviewers can tell the difference between an authentic and unauthentic answer.
Your degree will certainly be a great starter to landing that job that fits you and my hope is that you will learn and grow into greater opportunities as well. Best of luck to you!
Sreedhar Chanda
Mechanical Engineer
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Kentwood, Michigan
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Sreedhar’s Answer
Hi Calvin,
For a newly graduated engineer, it is generally easier to get an engineering job in a big city. If you are willing to move to a state that has high demand for engineers, you will be able to negotiate a higher salary. After you gain some experience, your chances of finding an engineering job near your home town will increase significantly.
Good luck!
Sreedhar
For a newly graduated engineer, it is generally easier to get an engineering job in a big city. If you are willing to move to a state that has high demand for engineers, you will be able to negotiate a higher salary. After you gain some experience, your chances of finding an engineering job near your home town will increase significantly.
Good luck!
Sreedhar