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Hi,
I'm currently having a lot of doubts and difficulty choosing and applying for jobs. I recently graduated from a top 3 uni in the UK with a 1st class MEng in mechanical engineering and so far have been unsuccessful in getting a graduate job.
Every time I look for jobs I just spend hours in front of the computer and just don't seem to like anything. Even jobs at good companies I just tend to put off for a while and by the time I apply it's too late.
I don't know if this is a sign that I don't like mech eng that much or just that I'm still exhausted after how difficult uni was due to the workload. I feel like while I'm good at typical engineering tasks like design and calculations etc. I tend to look more at jobs that are more focused on logistics and coordinating projects etc.
Like I tend to have more fun planning and prioritising (in any aspect of life whether it's travelling, uni, any industry) rather than actually doing the engineering job. So was wondering if there is an industry or job category that might be more suited to my skills and taste where it would be advantageous to have an engineering degree but where the day-to-day activities are more about planning and strategising. I don't really care if it's an unrelated industry tbh.
Thank you
I'm currently having a lot of doubts and difficulty choosing and applying for jobs. I recently graduated from a top 3 uni in the UK with a 1st class MEng in mechanical engineering and so far have been unsuccessful in getting a graduate job.
Every time I look for jobs I just spend hours in front of the computer and just don't seem to like anything. Even jobs at good companies I just tend to put off for a while and by the time I apply it's too late.
I don't know if this is a sign that I don't like mech eng that much or just that I'm still exhausted after how difficult uni was due to the workload. I feel like while I'm good at typical engineering tasks like design and calculations etc. I tend to look more at jobs that are more focused on logistics and coordinating projects etc.
Like I tend to have more fun planning and prioritising (in any aspect of life whether it's travelling, uni, any industry) rather than actually doing the engineering job. So was wondering if there is an industry or job category that might be more suited to my skills and taste where it would be advantageous to have an engineering degree but where the day-to-day activities are more about planning and strategising. I don't really care if it's an unrelated industry tbh.
Thank you
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Perhaps something in project management?
Perhaps something in project management?
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Thank you for the sughgestion. I was thinking something like this although the few options I have found so far request a lot of previous experience.
Thank you for the sughgestion. I was thinking something like this although the few options I have found so far request a lot of previous experience.
https://www.gradcracker.com/search/c...-graduate-jobs
Also, project engineer roles might also be worth a look. It's a role more based on planning, organising and overseeing rather than detailed engineering work. It can also lead to project management.
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(Original post by ano-nymus)
Hi,
I'm currently having a lot of doubts and difficulty choosing and applying for jobs. I recently graduated from a top 3 uni in the UK with a 1st class MEng in mechanical engineering and so far have been unsuccessful in getting a graduate job.
Every time I look for jobs I just spend hours in front of the computer and just don't seem to like anything. Even jobs at good companies I just tend to put off for a while and by the time I apply it's too late.
I don't know if this is a sign that I don't like mech eng that much or just that I'm still exhausted after how difficult uni was due to the workload. I feel like while I'm good at typical engineering tasks like design and calculations etc. I tend to look more at jobs that are more focused on logistics and coordinating projects etc.
Like I tend to have more fun planning and prioritising (in any aspect of life whether it's travelling, uni, any industry) rather than actually doing the engineering job. So was wondering if there is an industry or job category that might be more suited to my skills and taste where it would be advantageous to have an engineering degree but where the day-to-day activities are more about planning and strategising. I don't really care if it's an unrelated industry tbh.
Thank you
Hi,
I'm currently having a lot of doubts and difficulty choosing and applying for jobs. I recently graduated from a top 3 uni in the UK with a 1st class MEng in mechanical engineering and so far have been unsuccessful in getting a graduate job.
Every time I look for jobs I just spend hours in front of the computer and just don't seem to like anything. Even jobs at good companies I just tend to put off for a while and by the time I apply it's too late.
I don't know if this is a sign that I don't like mech eng that much or just that I'm still exhausted after how difficult uni was due to the workload. I feel like while I'm good at typical engineering tasks like design and calculations etc. I tend to look more at jobs that are more focused on logistics and coordinating projects etc.
Like I tend to have more fun planning and prioritising (in any aspect of life whether it's travelling, uni, any industry) rather than actually doing the engineering job. So was wondering if there is an industry or job category that might be more suited to my skills and taste where it would be advantageous to have an engineering degree but where the day-to-day activities are more about planning and strategising. I don't really care if it's an unrelated industry tbh.
Thank you
Some bigger companies also have better training budgets. I did certified project management training just for personal preference and interest in better managing my own projects. I could apply to be a project manager internally, but I prefer making the most out of the tools within my current department as a secondary role.
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Project management or some kind.
www.quickrelease.co.uk
www.quickrelease.co.uk
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Hi,If you are a Mechanical engineer, you could apply for a drilling engineer in the oilfield. This job could give you a good amount of money and I'm sure you'll like it, if you have a thing for new discoveries and an adventurous life.Thanks,Amar Vasishtha
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i don't have in interest in chemical engineering more. design, calculations and pid stuff is boring
I apply for supply chain, operations, management or consulting
I apply for supply chain, operations, management or consulting
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i don't have in interest in chemical engineering more. design, calculations and pid stuff is boring
I apply for supply chain, operations, management or consulting
i don't have in interest in chemical engineering more. design, calculations and pid stuff is boring
I apply for supply chain, operations, management or consulting
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