Choosing an Engineering Field: Job Prospects After Graduation

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The discussion centers on job prospects in various engineering fields post-graduation, emphasizing the importance of staying current with industry knowledge. It highlights that fields like computer engineering are less susceptible to obsolescence due to the ability to self-learn and practice programming independently. In contrast, other engineering disciplines may require continuous professional development to avoid skill degradation. The conversation suggests that individuals should enhance their qualifications through additional classes or relevant experience if they face challenges securing entry-level positions.

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  • Understanding of various engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, computer engineering)
  • Familiarity with professional development strategies in engineering
  • Knowledge of industry-specific journals and trade magazines
  • Basic programming skills and tools for self-learning in computer engineering
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  • Research the latest trends in computer engineering and software development
  • Explore professional development courses relevant to your engineering discipline
  • Read industry journals and trade magazines to stay updated on engineering advancements
  • Investigate opportunities for gaining practical experience through internships or projects
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This discussion is beneficial for recent engineering graduates, career advisors, and individuals considering a career in engineering who seek to understand job market dynamics and the importance of continuous learning in their field.

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There are some people that doesn't get jobs in engineering in my country right after the education. So I was wondering in which engineering(mechanical, electrical, computer etc), is it ok to not have been in the field for a while?, I have heard that some will be outdated at once if they don't get jobs at once. So which kind of engineering doesn't change so mych over the years and which change so much that some years without work will never get you work?
 
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Welcome to the PF, Theman88. I moved your thread to the Career Guidance forum from the General Engineering forum.

I think that the reason for not getting a job in engineering out of school would be an important determiner of whether it was okay or not. For example, if the person wanted to travel the world for a while before settling down in a regular engineering job, I see no harm in that. On the other hand, if they come out of school and are not qualified for entry-level engineering jobs in their field, then they should do something to work to improve their qualifications. They could take a job in a less technical field, but take extra classes or gain some side experience that makes them more qualified for the engineering positions, for example.

As long as one reads the applicable engineering journals and trade magazines, there is little danger of obsolescence in the short term. Computer software is probable the most obsolescence-safe of the fields, because you can program on your own pretty much anywhere and anytime. It's not like you need a multi-million dollar R&D lab setup to write programs.
 

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