The counterintuitive side of engineering

ken285
Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:53:51 +0000

Having a masters in civil engineering does not make one overqualified for entry-level positions. When I was looking for internships when I was in school, I spoke with some structural engineering firms and many would not hire someone for an entry-level position without a masters degree. This is becoming more and more common.

If you don’t get a job in your field, then you look for a job elsewhere. I came across a LinkedIn profile the other day of a recent grad with a chemical engineering degree who is now apparently working part-time jobs as a legal intern and a pharmacy technician. I knew someone who had an electrical engineering degree and ended up with a career as a construction inspector because he graduated when the dot com bubble burst. It’s not fair for everyone; sometimes it just comes down to luck.