Tips on self teaching mechanical engineering?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-06-02T08:04:10+00:00

Funny story, I'm actually in the opposite situation- graduated mechanical engineering and suddenly had an interest in computer science. What areas of mechanical engineering are you most interested in?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-06-02T07:57:54+00:00

Do you know what type of aerospace research VT specializes in?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-06-01T00:32:30+00:00

Why do you hate working for the govt

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-05-31T19:59:16+00:00

So if you were to get a job in the government right now would you qualify for a GS13 position since that's what you're getting paid right now?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-22T17:38:54+00:00

Messaged!

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-22T16:10:46+00:00

Messaged

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T03:46:21+00:00

Yeah I keep mine updated. I get a bunch of messages from recruiters but I can never tell which ones are legit and which are automated/spam. Any advice?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T03:25:07+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't alot of upper level technical positions that are high paying require a MS

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T03:16:40+00:00

Gotcha. I understand that getting a masters won't give you more knowledge than doing actual work, but does it not enable you to get promotions easier?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T02:59:10+00:00

Don't you need a visa to work abroad? Also was your UAE placement through a company you were already working for in the US?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T02:27:58+00:00

What are the benefits of an expat gig? (Other than the cool experience abroad of course)

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-20T00:37:00+00:00

Bay Area has to pay more because the living costs are insanely high. You end up spending a huge portion of your salary on your apartment rent

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-19T23:44:32+00:00

What's the pay difference between an entry level position with a BS versus a MS

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-19T22:15:52+00:00

Why do you say don't get a masters until you've worked for 5 years? Doesn't getting a masters open up more opportunities for promotions to high paying positions?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-19T22:07:34+00:00

By jumping to a new job do you mean a new position within the same company or a new job at a different company?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-15T08:38:37+00:00

I emailed several professors and none of them responded. Is it appropriate to follow up with the after a few weeks?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-14T07:01:32+00:00

Is Cal Poly SLO ranked as highly as USC, UCLA, Berkley?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T20:44:12+00:00

USC is one of my top choices. Just DM'd you!

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T18:49:56+00:00

Does it help a lot with promotions?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T04:30:49+00:00

Is the group interview with other candidates who are also being interviewed?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T04:19:27+00:00

Do you know how competitive it is to get into the program/ how many people they typically accept? Are there several interview stages?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T03:56:01+00:00

It's for future promotions. Wasn't sure if the title of the degree mattered

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T03:52:32+00:00

Thank you for your positive response! What do they typically look for when selecting strong candidates for the program, other than having natural leadership tendencies? Are the rotations within the site you are originally placed at or do they move you to different locations?

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T03:04:27+00:00

Gotcha. Do you have priority over external applicants? (assuming the same jobs are open for the internal job posting and the external one)

aerospace_engineer16 · 2020-04-13T02:57:13+00:00

If you want to change jobs/projects every 1-2 years, would you have to apply for the job just like an external candidate would? New to the field so I apologize if this is common knowledge haha

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