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Tate
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What is the best way for me to find what industry I want to work in after I graduate college for mechanical engineering?
I am going to the University of Vermont for mechanical engineering and I am eager to think of places to live in and companies to work for but I do not know where to start. Do you have any advice for someone in my position?
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M.Angeles Martinez
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I think the best is through experiences, either doing internships or looking for people that works in different business segments for them to explain their experiences.
Another aspect really important is to align your internal values with the company you want to work for. So researching about different company values and strategies may help to see if they fit with your internal values.
Another aspect really important is to align your internal values with the company you want to work for. So researching about different company values and strategies may help to see if they fit with your internal values.
Al Gallina
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Webster, New York
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seek out internships (paid or unpaid) in order to get first hand experience in various industries. Also, you can potentially contact friends, family, or neighbors to talk to them about their job experiences.
Ray Koch
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
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The best way to discover what industry you want to work in is through experience. Finding internships in industries that may interest you while you are still in college may help you narrow down what industry you want to work in. Additional, what you decide to specialize in when you graduate may play a role. What specific subjects interest you will help you to determine what field and in industry will interest you.
Finally research. Start looking at what jobs exist out there and where they are located. While many industries have locations all over the place, some are more regionally located like oil refining, lost jobs tend to be near the Gulf Coast.
Look for internships to explore the various industries
Explore job posting to see what is out there and where jobs are located.
Finally research. Start looking at what jobs exist out there and where they are located. While many industries have locations all over the place, some are more regionally located like oil refining, lost jobs tend to be near the Gulf Coast.
Ray recommends the following next steps:
Nicole Baillie
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Hi Tate. Thanks for this great question!
One thing I will add to the awesome answers you have already received is the importance of timing. In short, don't wait to dig into your research on what suits you or applying for the research position that could help you in your learning journey.
In my opinion, 40% of the success that individuals will realize as they try to figure out what type of job they want (and then how to go get it) or what they want to do after graduation is to actively seek, that is to be on constant lookout, for opportunities....and....to not procrastinate on engaging in those opportunities...which can be the harder of the two :).
Often times, it can be helpful to even dabble in researching and/or reaching out to others, when you aren't in "hot pursuit" of an answer. In other words, sometimes giving yourself time to build up to your final decision can be worth the extra time and slower pace that may be needed (depending on your course schedule and all-around life stuff).
To the extent that you want to do your due diligence...and...you want to get to the best possible point to help you make good decisions, time and good use of your time, will be a key component to your success.
Best of luck to you!
One thing I will add to the awesome answers you have already received is the importance of timing. In short, don't wait to dig into your research on what suits you or applying for the research position that could help you in your learning journey.
In my opinion, 40% of the success that individuals will realize as they try to figure out what type of job they want (and then how to go get it) or what they want to do after graduation is to actively seek, that is to be on constant lookout, for opportunities....and....to not procrastinate on engaging in those opportunities...which can be the harder of the two :).
Often times, it can be helpful to even dabble in researching and/or reaching out to others, when you aren't in "hot pursuit" of an answer. In other words, sometimes giving yourself time to build up to your final decision can be worth the extra time and slower pace that may be needed (depending on your course schedule and all-around life stuff).
To the extent that you want to do your due diligence...and...you want to get to the best possible point to help you make good decisions, time and good use of your time, will be a key component to your success.
Best of luck to you!
a b
Software Development
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Portland, Oregon
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Curiosity and Passion. You need those two things to thrive and grow in an industry.
Pick several industries that are in your area, and watch videos about each of those industries. If possible, find people that already work in the industries and interview them to find out more.
Be aware of your own likes, dislikes, and values. You don't want to pursue an industry that, for example. pollutes the environment if you're passionate about the environment.
You'll find you naturally interview better with a company that matches your areas of Curiosity and Passion.
Very best wishes!
Pick several industries that are in your area, and watch videos about each of those industries. If possible, find people that already work in the industries and interview them to find out more.
Be aware of your own likes, dislikes, and values. You don't want to pursue an industry that, for example. pollutes the environment if you're passionate about the environment.
You'll find you naturally interview better with a company that matches your areas of Curiosity and Passion.
Very best wishes!
Thank you!
Tate