Getting hired as an electrical engineer

haroon_2003

currently going into my third year as an electrical engineering undergrad. was wondering what would maximise my chances of getting hired after university and what extra things could i do. also what type of work i should attempt for a dissertation

any help is greatly appreciated.

Reply 1

Smack

Original post

by haroon_2003

Have you completed, or will you undertake in future, a work placement or internship?

Reply 2

username872704

Start looking at both graduate engineering roles (early careers) as well as graduate schemes in electrical engineering (also early careers but more supported and involving a number of placements before they then assess you for a permanent post.

Also, start thinking about where within he industry you want to work: maritime, defence, aerospace, manufacturing etc and start looking at the available roles in those sectors so that you have a good idea what employers there are offering and looking for.

Reply 3

haroon_2003

Original post

by Smack

Have you completed, or will you undertake in future, a work placement or internship?

i tried getting work placements but didn’t get accepted to any, i was hoping to find work experience

Reply 4

Smack

Original post

by haroon_2003

i tried getting work placements but didn’t get accepted to any, i was hoping to find work experience

Do you have any relevant extra-curricular activities, where you, for example, design, build, or repair something?

Reply 5

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

Everything you would expect:

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Relevant work experience via internships/placement

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Excellent technical skills beyond that of a standard graduate particularly for the roles you are interested in (understand industry lingo for the area you are passionate about- motivation & passion always translate at interviews)

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Great “soft” skills: excellent communicators, empathetic, team player, motivation, track record of delivering things on time

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Exceptional achievements: academic awards, volunteering, taking on leadership roles at university, making an impact somewhere...

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Balancing different challenges: i.e. simultaneously managing things in life like: working part time during university, taking on caring responsibilities of a relative, compete in sports/play in a band/something & achieve solid academics

Different employers look for different things but everything you would expect really.