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Zion
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Tonasket, Washington
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What is the hardest part about pursuing a career after graduating college as a Mechanical Engineer?
I am going to college as a Mechanical Engineer for Oregen State University. I know my graduation is not for a few more years. However, I am still worried about the whole "finding your career" aspect after graduation and how I can handle/manage that.
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William Vvuko
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Hi Zion,
As you may be aware, destiny bestows upon us different talents and potentialities. Being able to discover and use them to the fullest is at the center of career progression. As a student, your involvement in internship programs is an ideal opportunity to explore and identify what suits you best. If what interests you the most happens to be what you are really good at, your career success becomes a lot easier.
In addition to formal knowledge and skills, experiential learning is what firmly puts you on your career trajectory. Starting something new often comes with challenges - this is natural and is true when starting a career.
Mechanical engineering is quite broad and career opportunities are available in many sectors: Aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, transport, services etc.
Roles exist in production, maintenance, utilities, design, projects, research and development, consulting & teaching in Institutions of higher learning.
Excellence in your persuance of a professional qualification remains paramount.
At the level of practice, competencies in best practices, emotional intelligence etc. are essential for a successful career.
Membership in professional associations exposes you to professional standards, regulations and best practices. These bodies also publish journals that expose you to the latest innovations and developments.
Membership is available to aspiring students.
They include:
1) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2) Institution of Mechanical Engineers
As you may be aware, destiny bestows upon us different talents and potentialities. Being able to discover and use them to the fullest is at the center of career progression. As a student, your involvement in internship programs is an ideal opportunity to explore and identify what suits you best. If what interests you the most happens to be what you are really good at, your career success becomes a lot easier.
In addition to formal knowledge and skills, experiential learning is what firmly puts you on your career trajectory. Starting something new often comes with challenges - this is natural and is true when starting a career.
Mechanical engineering is quite broad and career opportunities are available in many sectors: Aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, transport, services etc.
Roles exist in production, maintenance, utilities, design, projects, research and development, consulting & teaching in Institutions of higher learning.
Excellence in your persuance of a professional qualification remains paramount.
At the level of practice, competencies in best practices, emotional intelligence etc. are essential for a successful career.
Membership in professional associations exposes you to professional standards, regulations and best practices. These bodies also publish journals that expose you to the latest innovations and developments.
Membership is available to aspiring students.
They include:
1) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2) Institution of Mechanical Engineers