Civil Engineering is hazardous to your career prospects

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<p>One more thing: sooner or later, someone with years of experience in an engineering field is going to come out and say that I’m an inexperienced person who knows nothing. Tell you what - if you were to hire me, I’ll get experience. I’m complaining because I don’t have the chance to participate in the labor market, unlike those of you who graduated during boom times or during less severe recessions.</p>

<p>To put it bluntly, those of you who say that jobs are plentiful in engineering should “put up or shut up”. If jobs are really that abundant, go ahead and take the next step to prove it. Hire me. And if you think I complain too much, hire this guy instead. From: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1064234475-post90.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1064234475-post90.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>PROFILE </p>

<p>A high achieving, civil engineering graduate with laboratory and corporate experience looking to apply analytical thinking skills to real world situations.</p>

<p>EDUCATION </p>

<p>Texas A&M University at College Station
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, GPA 3.77/4.00
Projected graduation: May, 2010</p>

<p>EXPERIENCE </p>

<p>El Paso Exploration and Production, Houston, TX
Environmental Intern. Analyzed equipment in order to reduce fugitive emissions and increase efficiency. Developed strategies for environmental field sampling. Assisted in spill/release prevention and cleanup. Developed new ideas for how to respond to pending Cap-and-Trade legislation.
Summer 2009</p>

<p>High Bay Structural and Materials Testing Laboratory, College Station, TX
Student Worker. Assisted in test setup of various research projects. Performed general maintenance and cleanup of laboratory equipment. Drafted technical drawings and analyzed data for various projects.
February - May 2009</p>

<p>Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX
Student Worker. Assisted graduate students in bridge specimen construction. Drafted technical drawings of various specimens. Assisted in testing operations of bridge and connection specimens. Performed grout mixing and testing.
January - August 2008</p>

<p>CVS Pharmacy, Houston, TX
Store Clerk. Developed film, cashiered, stocked shelves, and performed day to day maintenance of the store.
November 2005 – July 2006, December 2006 – January 2007, December 2007 – January 2008</p>

<p>HONORS </p>

<p>Dean’s Honor Roll, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009
Chi Epsilon Honor Society Member
Bob Mace Scholarship
James R. ’45 & Billie S. Nichols Scholarship</p>

<p>SKILLS </p>

<p>AutoCAD
SolidWorks</p>

<h2>Microsoft Office Suite</h2>