seeking advice
seeking advice
(OP)
hello every one
i am a civil engineer who graduated 15 years ago ..practice the job for 3 years and then i did change the whole field ....working in catering comp..making a great money..lately i did decide to get back 2 the field...i did apply for several jobs (junior...entry level...fresh graduated ) titles ..only one company did respond 2 my application as my resume does not have enough to say about my career .....they offer my 1/2 the money i am getting now from my current job with much less benefits ...the company (u could call it a lab) working in testing materials and gives training for the engineers to work as inspectors and to be ACI certified ...i am not able to take a decision ....is that a good starting ? is there any chance to gain any considerable experience ? OR ANY chance to improve my career in the future ...i am deeply welling to get back to the field but i am deeply worry ....
any advice please...............?
i am a civil engineer who graduated 15 years ago ..practice the job for 3 years and then i did change the whole field ....working in catering comp..making a great money..lately i did decide to get back 2 the field...i did apply for several jobs (junior...entry level...fresh graduated ) titles ..only one company did respond 2 my application as my resume does not have enough to say about my career .....they offer my 1/2 the money i am getting now from my current job with much less benefits ...the company (u could call it a lab) working in testing materials and gives training for the engineers to work as inspectors and to be ACI certified ...i am not able to take a decision ....is that a good starting ? is there any chance to gain any considerable experience ? OR ANY chance to improve my career in the future ...i am deeply welling to get back to the field but i am deeply worry ....
any advice please...............?





RE: seeking advice
RE: seeking advice
RE: seeking advice
One route to get back in the engineering field would be to apply for government positions where you take a civil service test to qualify. This may be your easiest route. But you will need to be able to get professional registration.
Another route would be to go back to school for a master's degree. You probably would have to do this route since you do not appear to have professional registration. Most registration boards also now require continuing education over your career and you also have not kept up to date on the continuing education.
Another route is the one that you have suggested. Take a position with a substandard salary and basically work as an apprentice until you have some experience on your resume. This is probably not a good option since it will take a few years.
RE: seeking advice
I would ask the company offering the position what opportunities there would be to advance into an engineering position. Perhaps they want to see what kind of worker you are. It seems there is a shortage of civil engineers in this country, and will only get worse as many begin to retire in the next ten years. Ask one of their engineers, they may be hoping to make you an engineer. Many geotechnical engineers begin their careers doing Nuclear density tests and concrete testing, the practical knowledge is useful when it comes time to write reports and give recommendations.
Hope this helps, good luck.