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Posted by Karthik Kannan from Salem, IN on November 2, 2009
Dear Joel,
I am an Electrical Engineer passed out on 2008. Still Searching a job. I cant find out what kind of fault I had made in my career path. I submitted my resume all over the country and some of the companies I applied are Siemens, Punj LLoyd, Areva T&D, etc.,
I know the basic Autocad, basic operation and programming of Programming Logic Controller.
I had completed one year Graduate Apprentice Trainee in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tamil Nadu State, India. In the department of Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Lines.
My area of interest is Operation and Maintenance. So my question is What kind of improvement will needed to develop my career to achieve my dream job.
Regards,
B Karthik Kannan
Dear Karthik,
You have not necessarily made a fault in your career path. I am not sure if you are seeking work in India or in the US. If in the US, I recommend you join LinkedIn.com and communicate with recruiters, as well as with other job seekers. I'm not sure if that will be as helpful in India, but it is worth exploring; there is no charge.
Your challenge in finding your dream job is first to define it clearly. What precisely are you seeking? And is there a need in the market? Exploring these points can help you see what you must do next..
Warmly,
Joel
Engineering Career
Posted by Jona from Bluffton, SC, US on September 20, 2009
I am planning on studying Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech.
What type of job titles are out there for an Engineer.
What type of fields in Mechanical design can i persue?
Is a state licensed required for an Engineer? From the ASME
I hope these are not too many questions.
Jona
Jona, GT is one of the leading schools for mechanical engineering. Reading through their catalog and their web site will help you see the range of fields you can pursue.
A state license is not required, but is highly desirable, and engineering schools make it possible for you to study for and take the tests when you are ready.
The best way to be sure about a career choice is to talk to a number of engineers and ask them their thoughts.
Warmly,
Joel
design of drill bits
Posted by mahesh from delhi, IN on August 24, 2009
sir recently i joined in drill bits manufacture company as a design engineer what are the areas i need to focus .i am fresh b.tech graduate
While you may be new to the field, Mahesh, I am totally ignorant of drill bit manufacturing. Your best bet is to speak to colleagues and managers in your new company. Most senior engineers are happy to help young engineers.
Warmly,
Joel
masters in automation
Posted by AMIT from AHMEDABAD, IN on July 30, 2009
hi joel; i have done my graduation in engg….with instrumentation and control…i wish to go for masters in (automation) germany….
the university of cologne offers Mengg in “automation and it”. is it gud enuf…what wud u recommend???
Dear Amit,
The University of Cologne has a respectable reputation. However, I have not done a comparison among the different current programs. Why don't you call up human resources in a couple of companies with which you hope to find work, and ask them their opinion?
Warmly,
Joel
Career in design
Posted by Yogesh from not applicable, IN, IN on June 21, 2009
I am mechanical engineer working in petrochemical unit.
My job profile is machine maintenance, and spares ordering. I want to change my profile as Machine parts design engineer. I also have basic knowledge of Autocad. I need some guidance how to start and what should be my basic areas of experties, what softwares should I learn and get expertise.
Since you are already an engineer, Yogesh, the very best source of information regarding specific things you should study is the organization or department in which you hope to work as a machine parts design engineer. Speak to people there, to find out which skills and software are valued by the department. Then you will know what you need to do.
Success in your transition!
Joel Orr
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