New grads - how did you get your first job?
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What kind of engineering?ashihtaka wrote: ↑After completing my degree in engineering from Waterloo, it seems that there are little to no jobs for the new graduate available (engineering or not).
I've had over a year of industry experience, and a solid resume for a new graduate. I've tailored and sent several quality applications online for a few months now, but with very little success.
Have also attended several career fairs and networked to build relations with many people, but with no current leads.
Does anyone know of reputable employment agencies in GTA or anywhere a new grad can turn to for support in this process?
Or if there is any valuable advice you may have to facilitate the process of getting that first job, I would appreciate your input.
Jun 21st, 2016 9:05 pm
When I graduated in 08' I couldn't find job for a year ( Engineering). Its always tough for new grad.
How many companies you did Coop at? contact them all for jobs.I've had over a year of industry experience, and a solid resume for a new graduate. I've tailored and sent several quality applications online for a few months now, but with very little success.
Have also attended several career fairs and networked to build relations with many people, but with no current leads.
Agencies got tons of resumes from experienced laid off Engineers. Why would they put you in front of client? unless Client specifically wants green hand who would be trained by them.Does anyone know of reputable employment agencies in GTA or anywhere a new grad can turn to for support in this process?
Or if there is any valuable advice you may have to facilitate the process of getting that first job, I would appreciate your input.
Jun 21st, 2016 9:12 pm
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According to OSPE study only 30% of engineering graduates even work in engineering.1theguy1 wrote: ↑This makes me very concerned as to how bad the market is for new grads. Waterloo engineering is known to be the best in the country and provides a ton of work experience. Assuming that OP is actually trying hard, I wonder how engineering students from the other schools are doing after grad.
Jun 21st, 2016 9:27 pm
Jun 21st, 2016 9:43 pm
I think he does not have coop experience, proper contacts or his resume is not up to snuff tbh.1theguy1 wrote: ↑This makes me very concerned as to how bad the market is for new grads. Waterloo engineering is known to be the best in the country and provides a ton of work experience. Assuming that OP is actually trying hard, I wonder how engineering students from the other schools are doing after grad.
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Jun 22nd, 2016 12:09 am
I went to Waterloo as well for accounting. Doesn't the engineering program have 6 work terms? My coop employer hired me on full time.ashihtaka wrote: ↑After completing my degree in engineering from Waterloo, it seems that there are little to no jobs for the new graduate available (engineering or not).
I've had over a year of industry experience, and a solid resume for a new graduate. I've tailored and sent several quality applications online for a few months now, but with very little success.
Have also attended several career fairs and networked to build relations with many people, but with no current leads.
Does anyone know of reputable employment agencies in GTA or anywhere a new grad can turn to for support in this process?
Or if there is any valuable advice you may have to facilitate the process of getting that first job, I would appreciate your input.
Jun 22nd, 2016 1:06 am
Seems about right, I only know 2 out of maybe 15 people in my close circle who are working in engineering jobs now.ironbrah wrote: ↑According to OSPE study only 30% of engineering graduates even work in engineering.
Source: Crisis in Ontario’s Engineering Labour Market: Underemployment Among Ontario’s Engineering-Degree Holders.
https://www.ospe.on.ca/public/documents ... market.pdf
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