Im currently on my way out the military hopefully I can go to UTI next year to better my employment opportunities I would like to work for a company that deals with engineering. Do you have any advices so I can get my foot in the door.I have 9 years the Army as a Power Generator Repair and trying to see where that can get me. I'm working on school now just trying to see how the work force is outside the military
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If you are going to use your GI bill for an Enginneering degree, then try to get into an engineering club. You can add this to your resume as projects that you participated in. Also brush up on calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and etc. because you need to be well versed in these topics. Good luck.
With an engineering degree, you are more likely to be employed in your field compared to the average liberal arts major.
Hi, Kiel,
I can't give you specific guidance on engineering, but I have my Masters in HR and have worked as a Career Consultant. I'd be happy to provide assistance on your resume, answer any questions on networking, conduct a mock interview to give you practice, etc. You can reach me at gbaccetti@hotmail.com.
Gail Baccetti
Hello Keil,
The other advisors answers are excellent.
I was director of engineering for 20 years, my goal was to hire engineers and techs with real-world experience.
I wanted people with hands on experience solving problems.
Your military experience is want most employers are looking for.
I was always looking for vets.
Good luck,
Paul
Concur with John Kalusa's response. only to add to # 3 - once you identify the focus of engineer - evaluate various job descriptions out there... this will give you a great understanding of the job expectations and possibly the corporate culture.
Best wishes - Keil.
Maria E
Keil, the best answer is it depends. What type of engineering company? Consulting? or Power Utility? That said in general:
1. Research as many companies as possible in the geographic area you are planning to live.
2. Reach out to people in those companies and ask them about working there, the opportunities, requirements, special skills that they look for. Don't sell them on you yet. Use it as a learning experience.
3. Use all available resources to find the type of company you want to work for.
4. Mix and repeat.
Check out some of my blogs on Career Search & Rescue - Mission Transition http://www.johnkalusa.com
Civil engineering positions and salary are described here.
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Civil_Engineer/Salary
If you have a mind to do other, more highly paid vocations, you could check here :
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