Applying for Positions

[mizzoueng]

So some positions are opening up in the area (and some not) that require a little more experience or a PE.

Since I am taking the PE in October, I am saying that by the time I get to the job, settled in, that I will (hopefully) have my license. I'm not hiding the fact I don't have it, in fact, in my cover letters I specifically state I do not have it but will be doing what I just said.

Also, most are looking for 7 years experience. Right now I have 5 since graduation, but if I include my time as an "intern" which was me really being a full time project manager on a $25MM BB Arena while in college (18 credit hours) I am counting it.

Am I stretching things a little far here? I don't think I am as I am a hard worker and have always produced an excellent product. :construction:

 

[MechGuy]

I've always found that the requirements employers post for positions aren't written in stone. 5 years or 7 years, if you impress them it won't matter. You just gotta sell yourself to them and show them you can do the job they want you to do and then some.

 

[Supe]

7 years is an arbitrary amount of time that they slap on a job description under the assumption that it takes the average guy that long to develop the necessary job and trouble-shooting skills applicable to that job.

7 years doesn't apply to those who are above-average.

Go for it.

 

[udpolo15]

So some positions are opening up in the area (and some not) that require a little more experience or a PE.
Since I am taking the PE in October, I am saying that by the time I get to the job, settled in, that I will (hopefully) have my license. I'm not hiding the fact I don't have it, in fact, in my cover letters I specifically state I do not have it but will be doing what I just said.

Also, most are looking for 7 years experience. Right now I have 5 since graduation, but if I include my time as an "intern" which was me really being a full time project manager on a $25MM BB Arena while in college (18 credit hours) I am counting it.

Am I stretching things a little far here? I don't think I am as I am a hard worker and have always produced an excellent product. :construction:

I agree to go for it. However, depending on the company, your resume may just get screened out. Best bet is to try and get a contact in the company and talk informally about the position.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I thought this thread had something to do with the Kama Sutra...

 

[Supe]

I thought this thread had something to do with the Kama Sutra...

I'd apply for that job, regardless of preferred years of experience.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I thought this thread had something to do with the Kama Sutra...

I'd apply for that job, regardless of preferred years of experience.

I'd prefer an entry level position in that case.

 

[jeb6294]

You can always do the pre-emptive thing with your PE..."while I do not have my PE at this time I will be sitting for the exam in April and have every confidence (assuming you do) that I will be professionally licensed in the near future"...or something along those lines.

I don't think there is a thing wrong with including your intern experience on there. I did/do the same thing with my resume. I just added the position on my resume as a Project Management Intern and then listed the projects I managed but made sure to specify that I was solely responsible for the completion of those jobs so they would know it was actual work experience and not just getting somebody coffee.

Also, I would not even bother to apply for any position where they expect you to stamp anything unless it's in Alaska and pays at least $80 an hour.

 

[Dexman PE]

You can always do the pre-emptive thing with your PE..."while I do not have my PE at this time I will be sitting for the exam in April and have every confidence (assuming you do) that I will be professionally licensed in the near future"...or something along those lines.
I don't think there is a thing wrong with including your intern experience on there. I did/do the same thing with my resume. I just added the position on my resume as a Project Management Intern and then listed the projects I managed but made sure to specify that I was solely responsible for the completion of those jobs so they would know it was actual work experience and not just getting somebody coffee.

+1

Also, I would not even bother to apply for any position where they expect you to stamp anything unless it's in Alaska and pays at least $80 an hour.

$80/hr + benefits + office space + a new airplane, cus it's all about the fatty money.

 

[mizzoueng]

Well, I went ahead and applied for the position. Sent in my application packet today via certified mail. Hope to hear back in a couple weeks (if not sooner). I explained my experience and detailed everything I did.

One good thing I did learn was that the PE requirement may be lifted is approved tomorrow. This could be a good (or bad) thing as I think a PE license would be beneficial. I am still going to take the test in October, so either way I will (hopefully) have mine regardless.

 

[mizzoueng]

As a conclusion for this position, I got turned down. They sent out letters saying that "many applied", but I think the lack of a PE is what did me in.

Still looking, there are other opportunities at the same place, just need to keep at it.