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84fiero123
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JUL 26, 09:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ls3mach:
Why would I have a problem with you having to work more hours than me. I was simply suggesting that manual labor took its toll on you.
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No thanks, just had my beer for the night. sounded like you had a problem with me, that's all. its late and I don't need any more crap from you or anyone else.
Steve ------------------
Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 09:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84fiero123:
Oh well I am already on the down side.
Just my honest opinion of a recent college graduates chances in todays economy, they are not in very good shape, don't like the truth, don't ask my opinion/.
Steve
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No one asked for your opinion, you provided nothing of value to add to the discussion. I hope your beer helps relieve the sensation of whatever you have stuck up your ass.[This message has been edited by nitroheadz28 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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NJD85GT
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JUL 26, 09:42 PM
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Just keep sending out those résumés to every job opening you see and asking anyone you know that may be able to help you find a job. I graduated with a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering a year ago, and I also had no internship. While going to school I worked full time doing structural engineering and drafting, which wasn't at all close to the positions that I was applying for. It took 7 months and 300 applications before I finally got an interview, luckily I got a job offer from that one interview for 40% more than I was expecting. ------------------
1985 GT | 4.9 Allante | M17/MY8 Hybrid 4-Spd Muncie | '88 GT Cradle Swap
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Formula88
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JUL 26, 10:37 PM
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Check with your college's career center. When I was in college they had career fairs every year with employers coming to campus specifically looking for new graduates. That's your best bet.
Only advice I can offer is don't be afraid to take a pay level below what you think you deserve. Until you get your PE, you're just another dude with a sheepskin and no experience. Get a year or two under your belt before you start worrying too much about competitive salary.
What's your preferred area of expertise?
Oh, and LinkedIn is pretty much required. It's a great networking tool. The "friend" feature works similar to Facebook, so you can expand your contacts through people you know to their friends, etc.
Have you taken your EIT yet?
http://www.usajobs.gov/
Civilian government jobs, DoD, Dept. of Transportation, NASA, etc. all post here. Also some civilian jobs with the military as well.[This message has been edited by Formula88 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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84fiero123
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JUL 26, 10:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by nitroheadz28:
No one asked for your opinion, you provided nothing of value to add to the discussion. I hope your beer helps relieve the sensation of whatever you have stuck up your ass.
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And you're a total Dick for someone who got his schooling paid for by guys like me and Roger, keep up with the ass hole attitude and you may not be around here much longer.
Steve ------------------
Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 11:26 PM
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NJD8- 300 applications? Holy crap haha, I have to hand it to you- you're one persistent guy  . The issue I'm having (hence this thread) is I'm finding a hard time finding anything relevant to my field and level that I can possibly apply to.
Formula- Will do, yes like I mentioned previously I really don't care about pay. Getting my foot in the door is the hardest battle, thats all I care about. I want to get into something automotive or aerospace related, I definitely don't like HVAC and related work like that. I've never heard of EIT, when I looked it up it seems its basically your FE? I plan on taking that in a few months. Thanks for the link 
My plan was always to get my degree, and get into OCS for the Navy in hopes of eventually getting through flight school. For the last few years though, I've strayed away from that dream because of whats been going on in Washington. Who knows maybe I'll have a change of heart, everything else is in place to go if I can put my doubts to rest with that path.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 11:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84fiero123:
And you're a total Dick for someone who got his schooling paid for by guys like me and Roger, keep up with the ass hole attitude and you may not be around here much longer.
Steve
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Sorry bud, but take a look at both of our ratings bars 
What exactly is it in my attitude that constitutes me being an @$$hole and a d!ck according to you? You came into this thread with the predisposition that I was a know nothing college educated in debt kid who has nothing going for him because he didn't pick a "real" job or trade.
The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and the sad part is that you come off as the type of person who has lived their entire life and never used yours.[This message has been edited by nitroheadz28 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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MidEngineManiac
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JUL 26, 11:41 PM
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Formula88
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JUL 26, 11:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by nitroheadz28:
Formula- Will do, yes like I mentioned previously I really don't care about pay. Getting my foot in the door is the hardest battle, thats all I care about. I want to get into something automotive or aerospace related, I definitely don't like HVAC and related work like that. I've never heard of EIT, when I looked it up it seems its basically your FE? I plan on taking that in a few months. Thanks for the link |
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The EIT (Engineer In Training) is what you get when you pass your FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam. (I think EIT is an older term - they use EI (Engineering Intern) more now? It's been a while since college.)
Gotta get that so you can start working towards your PE. That's when the real opportunities start to open up.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 27, 12:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by MidEngineManiac:
Nitro, shut up and go get a job as a gigallo servicing supermodels...Ya mght not make it to a professional level, bu I GUARANTEE the training will be fun..... 
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I've already "serviced" one fashion model, and I became not only a gigolo but a psychologist in the process to help with all the daddy issues  . I always did hate being a cm shorter than her 
Formula- Thanks for all the clarification. Surprisingly a lot of employers around here dont really seem to care about having a PE, but its good to have for sure.
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