u/AnnualTown1846

Hi recruiters, I have some questions concerning outreach as a newly graduated student:

1. Do direct messages in LinkedIn truly lead a recruiter to look at your information - e.i. Does it increase your likelihood of landing the job?

2. Is it necessary to “bug” recruiters in order to get them on your radar.

This one is a little more personal.
For some background, I’ve applied to this space industry job where I got the interview, and the recruiter called me directly to tell me the interviewer had nothing but positive feedback, but was considering someone else. I have his number and he networked me to other recruiters. I also told him thank you and to keep in touch.

3. Should I go to these recruiters if I apply for another position through the company? What else could I ask them for help in searching for a job?

4. What can I do to get the attention of recruiters so I AM on the radar?

Hey guys! I’m a graduating Mechanical Engineer where I just finished an interview with a Space industry based company. The position is controls and data engineer. I was surprised by the interview itself! I thought there would be two (one where they get to know me, and another that’s technical) …. But it was the whole shibang. We started off with me explaining my experience, which he was impressed with given that I took great individual ownership in the projects I was involved in. I also was pretty knowledgeable in instrumentation, which is what they work with daily.

My experience itself lies in a year’s worth of controls and automation for our universities energy and propulsion lab where I’ve worked on a project individually. I also have a half year in oil and gas industry.

Then the technical portion. I nailed two of the questions, and had trouble thinking through the third, where he had to assist me throughout the way.

After this I asked him questions about the job itself and what the work would look like, etc.. and the interview ended. The interview was supposed to last 45 min, but we talked for over an hour. I think he really enjoyed the conversation, even though I struggled with my thought process in the technical portion. He said they’d let me know in a week where if I get the job, I tour the facility.

I’m really hoping I get this position. The ME entry level field has been extremely saturated and competitive. Would anyone have an idea of how I’d match up?

Hi all. I’m 24M and I’ve been dating 22F for 6 months now. She’ll be moving about 9 hours away with family for personal reasons, while I’ll be moving and hopefully starting a career.

We’ve discussed the fact that we’ll be apart for a while, and we’ve both agreed to see how it goes because we have a pretty deep connection now.

It’s not that I’m scared my value to her will leave, or that there won’t be any reciprocation …(maybe a little bit). I just know being apart is hard. At the end of the day, if she ends up losing feelings, or disconnecting, I think I would understand. But we’ve already invested a lot into each other, and we both share respect and value for each other on a level I don’t think I’d want to re discover with someone else. She’s expressed how she’s nervous because she feels like we’ve just started figuring out how we work together - we’ve lived together since early March. I’ve also told her how it might go smoother if we make sure we work and make a plan to eventually reconvene.

Any tips on how to make sure this relationship can carry on?

Hey guys!

So just for reference, I’ve put out over 100 applications to anywhere concerning a job, whether it be aerospace, defense or just an engineering consulting firm. I’m an upcoming graduate mechanical engineer with a 2.7 GPA

Finally, I’ve landed my first interview at a space industry (rocket building) for data and controls engineering. The first interview will consist of the recruiter (or someone in HR) and a working Controls Engineer.

What are some tips to succeed in the interview? Obviously, I have experience, I’ve done the projects, and I’ve done the work. I just want to make sure I stand out and am prepared. Any tips from and recruiters??

THANKS! I’m excited for this.