engeneering experience

[lzrlightshow]

hey guys
I'm considering joining the army as a electrical and mechanical engineer officer.
If I chose to get as job as a civilian engineer once my contract is over, will the experience I got from working in the army be valued

 

[aesop081]

will the experience I got from working in the army be valued

I don't think you could have asked a more subjective question.

Some employers will, some employers won't, some employer's won't know what to make of it.

 

[mariomike]

If I chose to get as job as a civilian engineer once my contract is over, will the experience I got from working in the army be valued

This may help.

"Professional engineer through the C.F.":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/94324.0.html

"Professional Engineer": 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/2155.0

 

[Fishbone Jones]

engeneering experience 

If you're going to be one, it probably behooves you to learn how to spell it and pay attention to detail.

 

[rifleman]

Hey he wants to be a enjineer not an English major

 

[Kirkhill]

Engineers do rithmetic.  They can read.  They can't rite.

I work with enjineers and do a bit of engineering myself.

But Cdn Aviator had it right.  Some will value it and some won't.

More to the point - sometimes you will find your experience helps you solve problems and sometimes it won't.  The more problems you solve the better you will be appreciated.

 

[GnyHwy]

It will come down to the reference from your employer, your ability to research the army's requirements, and your ability to communicate your abilities.

I agree with others.  Even in the remote case that the army believes you are a engineering genius, your inability to communicate it in writing will hinder you.

 

[lzrlightshow]

alright, thanks allot guys.
sorry about my writing, i had to do it on my phone.

 

[GnyHwy]

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[Blackadder1916]

alright, thanks allot guys.
sorry about my writing, i had to do it on my phone.

It is a poor tradesman who blames his tools.