Need your help about making a career decision.

[ArmyEngineer]

Hello,

A little bit about me. I completed my Bachelor's and Master's (GPA above 3.75) in Electrical Engineering from an good ABET school in the North East. The focus of my Masters was Wireless Communication. I have one journal publication in Radio Frequency.

I am about to complete a 4 year contract with the US Army. I served enlisted in Army Electronics. I have also successfully passed my FE exam in Electrical last fall. During my service in the Army I received my US Citizenship and Security Clearance.

I intend to work as an Electrical Engineer (Federal or Private job) once my contract is up and I have decided to start applying for jobs. I have 2 questions and will be grateful for any reply:

1) What are the chances of an Electrical Engineering job in this market with my qualifications? Is there a particular kind of job/company I should target?

2) What can I do in the next 6 months or so to improve my chances of landing a job as an Electrical Engineer.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

ArmyEngineer

 

[Wolverine]

One way you can test the waters is to put your credentials out on LinkedIn and see if the recruiters come calling.

I've seen a lot of activity in hiring EE's recently. Two of ours with advanced degrees got snapped up by GE and I'm seeing a lot of other movement - this in the utility industry. I think with an MSEE you have a good chance, so don't sell yourself short too quick for *A* job, when *THE RIGHT* job may be right around the corner. Find the industry that you want to work in and/or the companies you want to work for and go after them.

Best of luck and tell us how it turns out.

 

[Matt Bellott]

judging from what you have stated above I think your chances of finding a job in this market are quite good. There is quite a bit of demand currently for electrical engineers, and especially those with a wireless background. Best of luck!

 

[iwire]

Oh ya..with the clearance and military background, you will get a lot offers...but also depending where are you located.