Mouse Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Anyone know of any going or any recruitment agencies. In particular just any mechanical engineer position?In 3 months I've applied to about 10 places - rejected by 1, 3 have vacancies already full, 1 interview I haven't heard back from in 3 weeks and the rest didn't bother to reply. Beginning to think what was the point in getting a degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Anyone know of any going or any recruitment agencies. In particular just any mechanical engineer position?In 3 months I've applied to about 10 places - rejected by 1, 3 have vacancies already full, 1 interview I haven't heard back from in 3 weeks and the rest didn't bother to reply. Beginning to think what was the point in getting a degree 3 weeks isn't that long to wait really. Have you fired out your CV to all the recruitment agencies and joined all the appropriate websites like Scottish jobs, recruitment and vacancies, jobs in Scotland - s1jobs.com and Your Job search for jobs in Scotland across all industry sectors ? Don't be afraid of pestering recruitment agencies for updates about jobs that you've applied for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 make sure your cv is up to scratch before sending it out, most agencies will be happy to give you pointers on how to fix it since it's in their interest not to field poor candidates. Unfortunately, if it's just a page with "i've just got a degree" and your only experience is working part time for 2 months in spar, you're not going to have an easy time of it. Also, get a haircut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 +1 for hassling agencies. Make them work for you, because by default they only work for their customers (the companies) and you are merely a commodity being traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 get onto monster.co.uk and milkround.com -----------I posted this elsewhere earlier in the year when some bungo was moaning about not being able to get a jobcreate a job for yourself rather than waiting around for something to be advertised, find out who the key "hands on" seniors are at the places you want to work (if you want training cerificates - go larger). Aggressively market yourself directly to them through, phone, email and letter. If they fob you off about HR or the like, ask them to have a word with HR as you got nowhere with them. Think of ways around the fob offs like "budgets" etcIn the instances where you do this with people who are dynamic/entrepreneurial/hands on executive types, they see a bit of themselves (when they were a lad). You are more likely to convince them that you are worth 25k+training investments a year if you have get up and go/determination/object driven as opposed to a lazy, non plussed, non objective, call centres forever-type. (that isnt an insult to anyone btw)I have used this is in the past for mid level employment/business development roles and it works really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 don't wear an iron maiden tshirt to the interview either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Anyone know of any going or any recruitment agencies. In particular just any mechanical engineer position?In 3 months I've applied to about 10 places - rejected by 1, 3 have vacancies already full, 1 interview I haven't heard back from in 3 weeks and the rest didn't bother to reply. Beginning to think what was the point in getting a degree have a look here:gradcracker - where graduate engineers find engineering careers, jobs & work placementssome places looking for graduate engineers will have there places full for this year, places like wood group and amec i mean, is this the sort of thing you are looking for?they will be looking again around september/october time but its likely the jobs won't start til next september, thats the sort of thing i'm looking at just now.job hunting suck balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feeble! Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I was under the impression that mechanical engineering = job straight away. I'm about to start the HNC/HND at college in a couple of weeks and we were told everyone who finishes the course gets a course related job at the end of it, with good pay at that. Like, we wouldn't even have to send out CVs, the companies just come in and start picking people out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 This just in: graduates with no experience = liability. People in other disciplines are happy to work 6 months WITHOUT PAY just to gain experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayeth Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I'm having major issues with the "no relevant experience" issue, it just doesn't float ESPECIALLY when you are try to get into the video games industry. I'd seriously consider working without pay to gain the experience, however I'd need to occupy a seperate full time paid job to support the fact I've moved away to work for free for a games company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Speaking as someone who has been responsible for hiring people in IT before, I've helped picked candidates with relevant work experience over qualifications every time. That's just in IT though where what they teach you at Uni is so dated and often irrelevant that it proves mostly useless in the real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was under the impression that mechanical engineering = job straight away. I'm about to start the HNC/HND at college in a couple of weeks and we were told everyone who finishes the course gets a course related job at the end of it, with good pay at that. Like, we wouldn't even have to send out CVs, the companies just come in and start picking people out.You're being sarcastic, right?They say that about pretty much every course that isn't arts related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feeble! Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 You're being sarcastic, right?They say that about pretty much every course that isn't arts related.Well, no. Everyone I know to have done this course (around 8 or 9 people) had it happen to them so I have no reason to disbelieve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'd be going round all the companies in the industrial estates dishing out the CV, even if it ment walking round, least then it looks like you've made a bit of effort rather than just going to an agency. From my experience i'd say your best bet would be to get in with a larger company as they seam to be more interested in the degree than experience (i've worked with graduates that didnt know what to do with a spanner!! o_O ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Unfortunately, if it's just a page with "i've just got a degree" and your only experience is working part time for 2 months in spar, you're not going to have an easy time of it. Also, get a haircut.don't wear an iron maiden tshirt to the interview eitherSage advice as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_inthehills Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 However, do keep trying and basically except that you'll have to dress like a stereotype office worker (haircut and all) to get a job. Don't mention music/bands until you're through the door as it's usually seen as a negative thing. Also, if you don't have experience... try whoring yourself out to some of the contractors that build the compressors/turbines etc... even for free just to get experience. It'll do you a world of good for getting a job in the future. That's not true for all companies! You don't have to cut your hair, you just have to be presentable. I know a couple of singer/song writers at my work. Try joining a temp agency, often if you can get in and show you can do the job, you'll get a contract extension or even an offer to turn staff. And don't turn things down just 'cos its not mech related. Its often who you know, not what you know.peteinthehills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I know a couple of singer/song writers at my work. Because they all have long hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 try Orion Engineering Services they specialise in Engineering positions and often look for graduates. I used to work in their office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you have long hair and you're a guy DO NOT go into an interview with your hair tied back in a ponytail as people will not hire 80s yuppies these days. I personally would not hire someone that had greasy or overly long hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I personally would not hire someone that had greasy or overly long hair.I'm going to tell Bill out of Liar's Dice in your guitar dept, that you said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm going to tell Bill out of Liar's Dice in your guitar dept, that you said that. Hahaha, if i'd had my way...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you have long hair and you're a guy DO NOT go into an interview with your hair tied back in a ponytail as people will not hire 80s yuppies these days. I personally would not hire someone that had greasy or overly long hair.I got a job with a proper gay 80s yuppy pony tail. However I didn't get promoted till I cut it all off so there might be something in that. :-)EDIT ps my hair was ALWAYS clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I got a job with a proper gay 80s yuppy pony tail. However I didn't get promoted till I cut it all off so there might be something in that. :-)EDIT ps my hair was ALWAYS clean.Working as a waitress in a cocktail bar doesn't count.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Marlin Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 It's tough to get hired without experience. Unless you get in on one of the graduate programs you might have to start at the bottom to get your foot in the door.I struggled get hired after finishing my engineering degree.Sent out CVs all over the place but no positive responses, ended up working in a shop on Union Street for a while just to make some money.Eventually I got hired as a workshop technician for a MWD company. Spent a year there building and repairing downhole tools and really enjoyed it. Great banter and good money if you put in the overtime. After gaining that experience I got a transfer into the office a drilling engineer for 2 years and now I’m transferring again as a field engineer.Just don't think of starting at the bottom as a step down though, it was great experience for me and far more relevant to the job I do now than anything I did at uni. It's also experience I’ve got that the graduate scheme guys don't.What kind of job do you want to do? Mech engineering gives you a whole spectrum of options. Do you want to be in an office doing CAD & calculations? Or do you want to be offshore getting your hands dirty and using the equipment for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_inthehills Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 try Orion Engineering Services they specialise in Engineering positions and often look for graduates. I used to work in their office.yeah, the two young trendy folk who work in our department are with Orion. In fact, I'd be supprised if they aren't on this site.They are far too trendy and have too much jewelry for my liking! Only joking lads if you're reading this.Peteinthehills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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