In seeking employment as an entry level RF or Analog/Digital Electrical
Engineer, I have noticed that many positions require experience of 2-4
years. Well, I was employed as a paid intern with two different
companies for a combined work experience of 37 months as a EE. Is it
possible to qualify the internship experience as least EE experience in
an engineering work setting? How can I sell this asset if I can at all?
Thanks for your helpful advice.
From: wayne, Recent Grad, Calpoly Pomona
ANSWER FROM BRIAN KRUEGER:
Hi Wayne -
Work is work and experience is experience. If you have 37 months as an
intern, you have 3 years (and 1 month) of experience in the field. You
should list your work experience as just that--work experience. Do not
discount it in any way, but treat it as the cornerstone of your resume.
Your degree is important, but your experience is equally important.
Does that mean that you will compare equally with someone who has 3
years experience beyond their degree? No. But you will meet the basic
requirements of the position. At that point, it will be up to you to
sell yourself to the potential employer.
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