subject: Find Your Perfect Engineering Job [print this page] It took you at least five years to complete your degree and all of those school loans are itching to be repaid. You hear the doom and gloom on the television about the unemployment rate and wonder can you get a job. You decided to get a degree in engineering because you were goo in science and math but you wonder if the odds are currently in your favor. Don't worry. You can find your perfect engineering job. It is easier that you think.Sparkle up that resume. If you've created one and have been getting any interviews then you need to get one professional done. If you have updated your vitae for a few years you need to dust it off and polish it up. Take it to a recruitment agency. They will look it over for you and determine whether or not you have the qualifications necessary to land a job. They will put you on the list and pitch you directly to companies that are hiring.Online jobs sites are easy to apply to. Some of them have forums, articles, and tips to help you with your interviewing skills. Others allow you to create an online resume' that you can include your own personal bio so companies can contact you directly if they like you. As there are hundreds or more of these online you simply have to do a thorough search and keep applying. The government sector is often overlooked. Many governmental agencies have engineering needs and you don't have to be in the military to get hired. Most people think that private companies are getting higher rates of pay. When you consider the benefits and job stability involved you might decide that you are willing to give up a higher salary for the added security. Most salaries however are competitive with corporate jobs so you really won't have to give up that much.Job fairs are another source of jobs. A lot of people are simply too lazy to attend. The ease and convenience of applying for a job from the comfort of your home bowls people over. If you attend you get the advantage of speaking with a company representative first hand and possibly make an impression. They might remember you and when an opening comes up include you as an interviewee. You can be sure that not that many people are qualified for an engineering job so when you should up and no one else is there you'll feel like you've hit the jackpot.Finding your perfect engineering job is simple once you realize that it is just a numbers game. The more applications you place and resumes submitted the higher your chances of getting hired. Make a goal of contacting a certain number everyday without fail. Some companies take longer than others to get in contact. Others may not have a need right now but might keep your information on file for future reference. As long as you are making sure that you are consistent you will be able to pay off those school loans.
