Re: Need advice: want to enter the Embedded field

In article <1143769545.840616.172190@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Isaac Bosompem <x86asm@xxxxxxxxx> writes

Amir wrote:
I apologize for writing to this list but would be grateful if I can get
career advice from people in the Embedded field.
I did my MS in EE in 2001, an MBA last year in 2005. Now I want to get
an Embedded job but I don't have industry experience. I love the
field and know I'll learn quickly and perform well. What do I do to get
a job? I've applied here and there, and got no response from anyone.
Everyone is looking for very experienced candidates. The situation is
not promising. I'm not a US citizen but am authorized to work
indefinitely for any employer here (am an asylee). With my MBA, I also
need experience for that kind of job so I need to have a career in
technology before I can qualify for a management position. I did my MBA
to stay in school when the job market was bad. Currently I do website
work, its not related to my degrees but it makes a living. I know my
resume isnt perfect, but I believe my passion for the embedded field
would help me get a job no matter what.
I thought EE's were in demand. There's a company in a nearby city I
thought of volunteering in to get experience and maybe a job offer
later if all goes well. I wonder if they'll respond to my request and
how that would work out.

Any advice on how to get a job in the Embedded field? I'm also offering
$5,000 to any one who can get me a full time Embedded position. I know
this sounds desperate but considering I have no experience, I'm willing
to do anything to get a job. Is there anything I can do to at least get
on track to an Embedded career while earning money? Or do I think about
changing my field and abandoning Embedded?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Amir

Hi,

I have a question to ask to employers (I believe it may help you Amir).

I am a student who will be looking for a job in this field as well
later on.

I am not the greatest academic :), but I would say I am fairly good at
stuff and have somewhat of an interest in it.

Do you guys actually take the students with the highest marks? Or is it
simply a myth that has been circulating amongst my peers?


There is a LOT more to it than academic marks. It also depends on the
company. Usually they want well rounded people and in small companies
some one who will fit in.


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