Entering the job market
I figured I would see what you guys thought and if you could provide any insight into the entry level job market.
I decided to stay at school for an extra semester and will be graduating in about a week. Mechanical Engineer with Aero minor. I have been working an internship since july but doubt it will turn into a full position, plus there are 2 other interns hired on at the same time as me.
I just had an interview for one of the best fire protection companies in the business. They specialize in all aspects of planning, designing and implementing fire sprinkler systems in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The company has multiple offices around the state and nation and part of an international firm, but this office is small, about 4 project managers, a designer, manager and few other support staff. They also contract some work out. It seems like a great opportunity and a serious company. After talking with them they aspire to be the best and stay the best in the industry and get the job done right.
I am waiting to hear back at this moment, I would say a job offer is probably about 50/50 chance right now. They hire within and advancement opportunities are there. This position opened after the previous employee received a promotion with relocation. It is a hands on position with a steep learning curve. I would have my own office and start working on a project right away with regulations, code, etc to follow with the support of the other project managers. There are opportunities for pay raises after 6 months, benefits after 90 days, vacation, sick days, and about 50/50 field and desk work within a relaxed working environment. Also there are opportunities for a raise after certain certifications.
I went through a recruiting firm and they charge 9% of the annual salary as a fee. However I feel the salary is somewhat low. The contract holds me for the first 100 days but is really focused on finding the right candidate for the position, as it is a direct hire position. I have been contemplating this and am unsure whether I would take the position if it were offered to me.
My main question is about industry and how you knew/ know you are in the right one. Should I seize an opportunity like this even if its not exactly what I planned on doing, or the pay I would like? I guess I am mainly concerned with other opportunities that could come up in a different industry or with better pay after I had signed with one company.
At this point I am leaning toward taking it if offered, based on my work experience, the team at the office and the opportunity, but I just wanted to see what other people thought that had been through it before and their experiences.
I decided to stay at school for an extra semester and will be graduating in about a week. Mechanical Engineer with Aero minor. I have been working an internship since july but doubt it will turn into a full position, plus there are 2 other interns hired on at the same time as me.
I just had an interview for one of the best fire protection companies in the business. They specialize in all aspects of planning, designing and implementing fire sprinkler systems in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The company has multiple offices around the state and nation and part of an international firm, but this office is small, about 4 project managers, a designer, manager and few other support staff. They also contract some work out. It seems like a great opportunity and a serious company. After talking with them they aspire to be the best and stay the best in the industry and get the job done right.
I am waiting to hear back at this moment, I would say a job offer is probably about 50/50 chance right now. They hire within and advancement opportunities are there. This position opened after the previous employee received a promotion with relocation. It is a hands on position with a steep learning curve. I would have my own office and start working on a project right away with regulations, code, etc to follow with the support of the other project managers. There are opportunities for pay raises after 6 months, benefits after 90 days, vacation, sick days, and about 50/50 field and desk work within a relaxed working environment. Also there are opportunities for a raise after certain certifications.
I went through a recruiting firm and they charge 9% of the annual salary as a fee. However I feel the salary is somewhat low. The contract holds me for the first 100 days but is really focused on finding the right candidate for the position, as it is a direct hire position. I have been contemplating this and am unsure whether I would take the position if it were offered to me.
My main question is about industry and how you knew/ know you are in the right one. Should I seize an opportunity like this even if its not exactly what I planned on doing, or the pay I would like? I guess I am mainly concerned with other opportunities that could come up in a different industry or with better pay after I had signed with one company.
At this point I am leaning toward taking it if offered, based on my work experience, the team at the office and the opportunity, but I just wanted to see what other people thought that had been through it before and their experiences.
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