Career change from consulting to software distribution
Career change from consulting to software distribution
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I recently obtained by PE license although I am already getting tired of working in the consulting industry. A local autocad distribution company has is looking for Profession Engineers to work in pre-sales support, product demonstrations, and end-user training. Has anyone made the switch from using an engineering software program to working for a software company? Are they really just looking for a good sales person with specialized experience? Do you think they would pay better then a typical engineering company? Any insight you could provide would be appreciated.





RE: Career change from consulting to software distribution
RE: Career change from consulting to software distribution
At one time I made the change from a strictly engineering position (where I was the customer) to a Applications/Sales position where I was involved with selling. I rather enjoyed the variety, problem solving, and customer interaction.
You're at a fork in the road. What is it that thrills you and makes you want to get up in the morning? Perhaps you can do some online personality tests (e.g., Myers-Briggs) to help assess where your skills lie. You should try to predict where you may be & what the career prospects are 10-15 years hence.
TygerDawg
Blue Technik LLC
Virtuoso Robotics Engineering
www.bluetechnik.com