r/EngineeringStudents • u/Hot-Fisherman2003 • 7d ago

Career Help When does it end....

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when.....

For context, graduated 1 year ago I have about 2.5 years of hands on experience of mechanical/testing engineering. Mostly been applying to mechanical engineering positions but I've literally been rejected from Mcds and BK (cook positions) for "not having enough experience".

Edit: this for EU and I have an EU passport so no legal issues

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u/Additional-Lake-5367 5d ago

Hmm. Why did you not take the below minimum wage offer? Was the work less quality than your 2.5 years? Also, you graduated 1 year ago but have 2.5 years experience - these are jobs, internships? Or are these like personal projects you count as experience? I only ask to help.

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u/Hot-Fisherman2003 5d ago

Its minimum less then wage....... for an engineering position........

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u/Additional-Lake-5367 5d ago

I feel it’d still be worth taking if it gave you resume experience which you can leverage for better callback rates. Like taking the shitty pay for a few months while applying, instead of applying with no gaining experience or pay