GuidanceParticular42 OP t1_jebtqve wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Reply to comment by Sheppard47 in Is reskilling / starting a new career worth it in my situation? 30 years old. by GuidanceParticular42

Commented elsewhere in the thread but I'm just not convinced I could land a good MechE job. I'd be competing with a massive resume gap against fresh grads. I tried the job search after leaving my first job and wasn't successful even with hundreds of apps sent, resume review, etc. I can't imagine it would be better with an added six years of distance between me and my studies and engineering experience.

Sheppard47 t1_jebvb4w wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:47 PM

I mean you’d be gunning for a entry level role (junior, associate, etc). However I think you would have a realistic chance. You will have to explain it in interviews but I don’t think it’s unrealistic. The market sucks right now in some industries but there’s some roles out here, a lot if your willing to relocate.

Any set specific field or area you had kore experience in (aerospace, automobiles, med device, etc)