Mastering Interviews: Tips for Engineering Technician Job Seekers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the challenges faced by a job seeker in securing positions as an engineering technician, particularly focusing on interview strategies and the perceptions of qualifications and abilities. Participants explore the reasons behind unsuccessful job applications and interviews.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reflects on their repeated failures to secure engineering technician positions, attributing it to their self-education and lack of a formal degree.
  • Another participant questions the assumption that the job seeker is being rejected due to their abilities, suggesting that unreasonable compensation expectations might be a more likely reason.
  • A participant expresses skepticism about the claim that someone could be let go for being "too good" at their job, emphasizing that this scenario is highly unlikely.
  • Further commentary indicates that while being overqualified might affect hiring decisions, it would not typically be a reason for termination once employed.
  • Concerns are raised about the job seeker's qualifications on paper, suggesting that a lack of formal credentials may hinder their job prospects.
  • There are suggestions that the issues could stem from various factors, including a poorly constructed resume, inadequate skills for the positions, or a negative attitude during interviews.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the reasons for the job seeker's difficulties, with no consensus reached on the underlying issues affecting their job applications and interview performance.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific details about the job seeker's qualifications, experiences, and the nature of the positions applied for, which limits the ability to provide targeted advice.

Who May Find This Useful

Job seekers in engineering or technical fields, particularly those without formal degrees, may find insights into common perceptions and challenges in the job application process.

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Twice now I've failed to get a job as an engineering technician. After the fact, and in reflection, its become apparent that I've failed to land at least three positions, and sacked from another, not for lack of ability, but because of it. I'm guilty of self education and having had an independent practice without a degree. "Guilt of driving while black, sir." How can I conduct a successful interview?
 
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There is not sufficient information given here to provide a truly useful response. For one thing, I'd love to see your reasoning behind your belief that you are being turned down due to your ability. It's unlikely this is actually the case. More likely you have unreasonable expectations about your compensation.
 
and sacked from another, not for lack of ability, but because of it.

Never in the history of the world has this happened. "I'm sorry, you are just so good at your job that we will have to let you go."

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kenewbie said:
Never in the history of the world has this happened.

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If you're actually overqualified on paper to the point it could impact retention

Never in the history of the world, wrong. But for a technician job? Um...

Phrak said:
I'm guilty of self education and having had an independent practice without a degree.

Also, it sounds like the OP has nothing on paper and is sad because the first few positions he's applied to that have some formal qualification as part of the job description haven't immediately chosen him over the portion of the applicant pool that does.
 
Asphodel said:
Police hiring practices
Military career selection
If you're actually overqualified on paper to the point it could impact retention

Never in the history of the world, wrong. But for a technician job? Um...

That might stop someone from hiring you, but it won't be the reason they'd fire you once hired. Sounds to me like the OP is in denial about what his/her abilities really are.

The problem could be anything though, and the information provided makes it impossible to help. It could be anything from a lousy resume that doesn't properly reflect the skills the OP has to lacking the proper skills for the job, to simply having a crappy attitude that either comes across on interviews or once hired.
 
thanx
 

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