Who's hiring?

[tonyo]

Congrats Waz,

Same degree as me, several years later. My daughter is graduating next Spring as well. Chemical Engineering.

Our company was searching this past spring. Our recruiter posted on Zip Recruiter, LinkedIn, and facebook. I have also hired several people over the years through Indeed.

You definitely need to create a cover letter and update your LinkedIn page.

Of all the resumes I've reviewed over the years, only ONE had a cover letter. That was thru Indeed. She really did her homework on our company as well. We offered that person a job the day she interviewed.

Anyway, enjoy your last couple of semesters and good luck with your job search!

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by tonyo

Congrats Waz,

Same degree as me, several years later. My daughter is graduating next Spring as well. Chemical Engineering.

Our company was searching this past spring. Our recruiter posted on Zip Recruiter, LinkedIn, and facebook. I have also hired several people over the years through Indeed.

You definitely need to create a cover letter and update your LinkedIn page.

Of all the resumes I've reviewed over the years, only ONE had a cover letter. That was thru Indeed. She really did her homework on our company as well. We offered that person a job the day she interviewed.

Anyway, enjoy your last couple of semesters and good luck with your job search!

Tony,

Thanks for the response. I agree these are some very good places to start. I'm forming a nicely worded cover letter that's straight to the point. I feel like it goes hand in hand with a resume, crazy to think that so many people forget it.

Anyways, congrats to your daughter! Hope things have been well with you.

Joshua

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by wazoo

Tony,

Thanks for the response. I agree these are some very good places to start. I'm forming a nicely worded cover letter that's straight to the point. I feel like it goes hand in hand with a resume, crazy to think that so many people forget it.

Anyways, congrats to your daughter! Hope things have been well with you.

Joshua

Make sure you adapt your cover letter for each position. Demonstrating that you have looked into the company is a VERY strong hiring point and an amazing amount of people fail to take advantage of it. The cover letter is a great place to comment on a project the company has undertaken, an award they've won or an article that's been written about them.

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Make sure you adapt your cover letter for each position. Demonstrating that you have looked into the company is a VERY strong hiring point and an amazing amount of people fail to take advantage of it. The cover letter is a great place to comment on a project the company has undertaken, an award they've won or an article that's been written about them.

I could not agree more...one of the most valuable pieces of advice I've taken in so far...

[rommesc]

Also recommend Indeed, Careerbuilder, and LinkedIn for your job search. Make sure to emphasize the experience you gained on projects from your Co-Op and Internships.

Good luck with the FE Exam; it's all stuff that you already know!

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by rommesc

Also recommend Indeed, Careerbuilder, and LinkedIn for your job search. Make sure to emphasize the experience you gained on projects from your Co-Op and Internships.

Good luck with the FE Exam; it's all stuff that you already know!

Thanks Chris! I appreciate it. I think I need to update my LinkedIn with some photos/drawings of the projects I worked on this summer. Great advice!

Here's another curveball: I was accepted to my schools Master's program. I can get a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Management within a year. I am more interested in the technical aspect of engineering, but I feel like the management courses may be more beneficial down the road. Thoughts?

[rommesc]

Originally Posted by wazoo

Here's another curveball: I was accepted to my schools Master's program. I can get a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Management within a year. I am more interested in the technical aspect of engineering, but I feel like the management courses may be more beneficial down the road. Thoughts?

Hi Josh,
Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering 12 years ago, so my career path is likely different than yours. Started as an Engineer and am now a Plant Manager. I believe that an Engineering Degree prepares one well enough to do just about any job they want to take on. However, I may go back to school to get an MBA if I decide to continue on the corporate path toward a Vice President role.

Think there is more value in a Master's in Management than the Master's in Civil Engineering. The Master's in Civil Engineering may help you become a more knowledgeable engineer, but the Master's in Management will likely provide knowledge that is useful in future leadership roles.