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News: company B have since stepped up with a full offer in writing, and even increased the salary by a small fraction.
The director has been on the phone to try and...
I am 27 years old. 6+ years experience as a project/mechanical and design engineer. Spent the last 3 years designing special purpose machinery for a small company.
The companies:
A is a sub-division of a larger global company.
B is a large global company - bigger than A.
The type of work...
Having just begun a fantastic new job in mechanical design, I am eager to hear from you regarding experience in career advancement with regard to internal on-the-job and external training.
My managers have expressed their support in my career progression and have asked me if there is any...
Having just begun a fantastic new job in mechanical design, I am eager to hear from you regarding experience in career advancement and also earning extra money in a new job.
New job has long term prospects
Job role is entry level/ graduate, the work is challenging and fits my disposition like...
Hey guys, thanks for all your help on previous posts. Always extremely useful.
I am looking for the same reliability but in a book. Yet to decide on which definitive mechanical engineers' handbook to invest in. Perhaps there's more than one I should get.
Does anyone read any of the following...
Hi I'm keen to gain further experience in computer-aided-design (CAD)
Experience to date:
-university degree project experience using
I-DEAS
camshaft, crane mechanism models and assemblies
ANSYS
Finite-Element-Analysis modelling thermal and liquid loadings
-'leisure' experience designing...
Similarly what do you guys put in your email signature when applying for jobs?
Would you state your degree title in your signature for information or would this show an inferiority complex?
Slightly off-topic - on your CV, as a title
is writing your full name (first name, all middle names and...
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My dream job is to design - with a primary emphasis on aesthetics.
I enjoy sketching and would draw cars in my spare time whilst at school and university.
I have considered studying another degree in industrial design or...
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I have been offered a short-term contract with a company (environmental engineering) I have worked for in the past.
My employer has advised me to find a suitable agency to act as the middle man.
So far I have found an industry specialised agency that does not deduct PAYE tax Student Loan etc...
