What Job Hunting in Engineering is REALLY Like?

[@TamerShaheen]

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[@masternobody1896]

bro same i have no job and became homeless. i am sad

[@Ivan-se5ge]

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[@samiulislamdurjoy9416]

Bhai Please start a new own startup.

[@nuzhatmaliat9258]

really respect your decision to avoid pax. also your gut instincts against that robotic farming "start up" place was sth i wouldn't think of thoroughly myself. lots of well wishes from bangladesh!

[@sidprad]

@@nuzhatmaliat9258 can someone suggest a website or any platform where I can learn designing software like nx siemens or CATIA which has very good explanations.. from basic to advanced?

[@iqtaidaulhaq4594]

people dont even share thier Resumes with thier fellow mates in engineering cause they dont want you to have that extra edge and here this guy is showing his resumes and even sharing his interview experiences. Mashallah Allah bless you!

[@TamerShaheen]

I hated when people tried to hide information like that when I was a student, so I try my best to not gatekeep and share everything to make up for it haha

[@lionedheart]

@@TamerShaheen I agree. I hate that. There are many Engineering positions available more so than there are engineers.

[@mohdhashir1520]

Same thing had happened with me my friend in-fact the best one didn’t share anything related to job/placement whether it’s resume or any opportunity etc

[@w花b]

@@axelfury3189 father of all bombs

[@mlguy8376]

Or they are embarrassed by the massive claims they know you know are laughable 😅

[@engineeringproductdesign9366]

As a Mechanical engineer, communication is key. The ability to explain and convey the design and other technical information across the team is one of the best skills you could learn, as this will take you above the average engineers. Looks like you are very good at that. Keep going.

[@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

Very well said.

[@driftdan]

I give you credit for doing so many interviews and staying positive. It gets frustrating for me and a bit nerve wracking. Thanks for sharing your experiences as it makes mine no looks so bad 😂

[@TamerShaheen]

Haha you’re welcome

[@TheQwuilleran]

fr and these engineering interviews aren't just a long conversation, they include presentations of demonstrable processes for success.

[@KhaosAtom]

yep I'm surprised people don't get burned out and give up. It's a lot easier to do interviews for jobs below "engineer" and pay almost as much if you work overtime (such as technician roles).

[@عبدالرحمانهرواط]

هذه من أفضل القنوات التي أجد فيها نصائح للطلبة الجامعيين او للباحثين عن وظيفة في مجال الهندسة ، شكرا.🤩

[@haobouthis]

My biggest piece of advice is to make a presentation of your work to give during an interview. It helps so much and it gives a good visualization of your work and projects you've worked on.

[@TamerShaheen]

I like that, imma try it next time…but there’s not much detail I can add about my professional roles cuz of NDAs

[@EJ-cu6oi]

Yo, I’m starting engineering this year and I just wanna say, your tips have guided me so much dude, and thanks for that 😁

[@AlanHernandez-tk3po]

I started this year kinda nervous tbh 😅 but we got this man👍🏼

[@spacerocks9740]

@@AlanHernandez-tk3po welcome to hell

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

@@AlanHernandez-tk3po hey bro, I’m looking to start too this year. Can you give me some advices? I’m so scared of the Maths and scared that I will fill. ❤

[@AlanHernandez-tk3po]

@@jonnymcgrath4816 I’m still like this lol, this is my first semester. All I can say is try your best man, it might seem like it’s the end of the world when you bump into a problem but you gotta keep moving forward 👍🏼

[@YeaBroer]

I start Monday

[@elyselapalme7040]

I study mechanical engineering and I didn't know interviews were that long and complicated (I mean it seams overwhelming)... it makes me a bit nervous to be honest. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Mech.E]

You are telling me after all these tests we are still being tested 💀😬

[@TamerShaheen]

Yup 🥲

[@TamerShaheen]

you got this bro!

[@lionedheart]

@@Mech.E It’s like they’re saying he probably “cheated” or has a fake “degree” in Mechanical Engineering. So lets test him after everything he went through just to see if he’s telling the truth 😅

[@timothysands5537]

So long as you really did learn and understand Engineering principles and not just memorize them, all you need is a bit of self-confidence and patience. Someone will give you a chance, just a matter of time.

[@SaitamEel]

Said this before but saying it now again, you give amazing tips and a sense of comradery for a fellow 25 year old mechanical engineer like me. Im very glad to have found you on KZbin, and I love watching your videos :)

[@andrewcarrillo4814]

Bro much credit to you and it just speaks to the caliber of your experience that you had so many interviews in such a short time span. I find that that’s the most difficult for me is tailoring my resume well enough to even get the interview. I’m also a fresh grad so only intern experiences 😢

[@Zeek509]

Your dedication and resilience is inspiring. Dont give up! Im not an engineer but I find it actually appalling that you have to go through so many interviews. It should NOT take that much to determine if you want to hire someone.

[@viperjay1]

A lot of us in tech are feeling the pain.

[@asaadhusein5063]

May Allah increase u and grant u a job that will make you happy because of what you chose to do! May your action come as a witness if your good actions throughout ur life habibi

[@Tetrahedr0l]

Thanks for being so transparent. You give great tips for us engineering students going through college.

[@luismaxb]

Thank you for all the experiences and tips you share, they're extremely valuable for engineering students getting started in the industry. Before watching your videos I didn't really have any idea what to expect when looking for a job or how to approach this process really, but now I have a much better understanding of everything and feel much more comfortable and prepared for it. So please, keep up this great work you're doing, it's so important for many of us! I hope you had success in your job hunting process, you deserve it.

[@abdelrahmanmahmoud3662]

You're a great person Tamer. You've really inspired me to change my attitude and strategy towards finding a job. Wish you all the best, and I'm excited to see what you'll be working on next!

[@alex_tanaka]

Thanks for being transparent and sharing a lot of details! I really enjoy these kind of videos as a fellow mech e in the Bay Area. Hope your job hunt went well.

[@D.Bergeron]

Hey Tamer, Im a first year Mechanical engineer student who is studying in ontario, I also love jiu jitsu and just wanted to say congrats on the vessi sponsor. love your videos brother Im just getting out of the army now and chose this trade and your videos have helped me alot. appreciate u

[@Barbale98]

I just had an interview today for Siemens and the recruiter told me that nowadays everybody has an engineering degree (I mean, every person she talk with). And suggested me that for high positions you need some extra certifications or in general, something more. The degree is just the starting point unfortunately. Then the fun - hard - begins. Come on guys, we are engineers, we can’t stop learning, never and ever

[@icecreamyolama5568]

Hey, this was a GREAT video. You have provided soo much value to us. Cant wait for part 2, pleaseee upload that at the latest

[@bentleym.9636]

Thanks for making these, I’m planning on going into engineering in college next year and it is a little scary. Your videos are really helpful man

[@nailalfan1081]

Tamer, i wanna say thanks man, cause of your guide and explaining things, now i join myself in schlumberger

[@ahmadhafian5334]

Pretty interesting and informative video, I did not know they are that detailed on the interviewing front. You have pretty darn good videos and well put together, keep it up!

[@TamerShaheen]

Happy you liked it and it brought u value :)

[@FitzyFitness]

I really appreciate this video to see my weaknesses and needs for upcoming interviews. I’m a bit more nervous now, but at least I’ll be more prepared for these situations.

[@josebayona7739]

Hey Tamer. I really appreciate your service by going into detail with your interview process. I hope you get your dream job. God bless.!

[@TamerShaheen]

I appreciate that

[@beb6c2a]

This video is a big eye opener into the hiring and interview process for the engineering sector. Thanks for the insight! May allah bless you ❤

[@allaboutthementality5988]

I am a software engineer but found this video incredibly interesting to watch and helpful for building a better resume. Thank you!

[@kamaleshboopathi5629]

To this day, There are 1 in millions like you are doing content for RnD mechanical Engineers or Product Developers who, although mostly are outnumbered by the software Developers in the same Organisation but still have to keep up the skills in developing or designing flawless hardware or Product architecture with the insights on recent ground reality. ( loved all ur videos)

[@ak-loz]

Job Hunting is hell. I feel this video. I've been going through the ringer for 8 months now. (For Software Engineering) We'll find something eventually.

[@markthani9883]

The hoops we jump through to put food on the table is on a level the world's never seen before...Good luck Tamer Shaheen.

[@Mikebigmike94]

Hair cut is fresh 👌

[@RonaldoEuSi]

ma shaa Allah brother, you are an inspiration!

[@vivianledonghae4eify]

I have to be honest with you. Interviews can be very stressful sometimes. I remembered I cried after I thought I failed the interview.

[@TamerShaheen]

Ah man, at the end of the day…it’s just a job interview. Someone’s opinion of u shouldn’t dictate ur happiness

[@ourtube4266]

Hi Tamer, a while ago I watched a video where you recommended making a design portfolio and I took your advice. It’s probably the biggest advantage I have in the interview process and I think it played a big part in securing my most recent job offer. Just wanted to say thank you for the good advice.

[@viperjay1]

Good luck with your job hunt. I was laid off in August 2022 and have not gotten any interviews. I have over 15 years of experience in the IT industry (helpdesk support). I am the main person who supports the family and lives off unemployment. I am trying to keep a positive, but it really hurts not to be able to do what I do best.

[@derryafandi7717]

Thank you bro, you really good people, love from indonesia, i got same experience when move to work in japan

[@graypurdy8043]

I have recently graduated and have been applying for jobs myself. I have had over 80 applications submitted and around 7 interviews thus far. Its rough, but your vids have been helping me through the process. I thought engineers would have been recession proof lol

[@pepperspice3291]

hello friend, i am second year mech eng student. May i ask how you are able to land so many interviews? i’ve applied to around 150 and only gotten 3 interviews with no luck. Cheers

[@keenman0403]

200+ apps, 13 phone screenings/interviews, still no offer…fuck this shit

[@TheQuinbusflestrin]

Hello Tamer, you are truly an inspirational person. I work as a mech engineer too in the field of Plastic part design. Your videos give me hope.

[@ianp7383]

Thanks for being open about your beliefs with discomfort with Cannabis! I’m Catholic so I avoid it as well so I understand where you’re coming from

[@smirboulack1938]

May Allah reward you for letting that cannabis business down, great leap of faith bro, we know how hard it is to turn down a job offer !

[@zsomborczoma]

Hey Tamer! Love the videos brother! Thanks for sharing these tips it will help a lot of us starting out, a lot. In the rolling ball problem, you actually have to take into account, the static friction (from the definition of rolling motion, the velocity of the contact point of the rolling object is zero, hence, the force of friction is proportional to the static coefficient of friction times the the weight of the ball). Keep up the great content! -Zsombor

[@bobho6854]

Haha I was looking to see if anyone else caught that… anyways keep up the job hunt Tamer! I’m glad to hear you’ve got some good momentum!

[@TamerShaheen]

Oh interesting and I appreciate you for adding that!

[@EpicPlayer954]

the video is very valuable Tamer thank you for exposing yourself for us without experience

[@cheesypizzajokes]

Love seeing you turn that job loss into new opportunities and video ideas

[@francoisl7663]

Yeah that's the approach to take with the resume and bullet point/predicting those basic questions.

[@jahanzebali589]

PART 2 PLEASEEEEE! CANT WAIT !

[@chaseshope188]

As a recent graduate job hunting in Mechanical Engineering, I can attest that I am having similar experiences with this whole process to you.

[@maschbau605]

Have you ever applied for a job in Germany at VW or Audi or BMW. I come from Ingolstadt, where Audi is based. Myself live and study here. And i know that many jobs in the field of mechanical engineering are free like drive technology/ development because I work there as a working student.

[@philipohmes9395]

Baden-Württemberg has set up a whole new program for recruiting all types of Engineer Disciplines. Then the German Government has also stepped in with recruiting efforts and making the whole process less cumbersome, at least according to Tagesschau reports. Do you have any other information about these joint industry /government initiatives? I hear that there is even a stipend plan to pay part or all of the costs for the Integration Program and learning the German Language through the B2 Certificate Process, while you are working at an Engineering position.

[@cobanermite4562]

Indeed with hardship comes ease. For indeed, with hardship comes ease.

[@amirulraziq]

Genuine and comprehensive, yet concise . Thank you for sharing!

[@Acidreflux18]

Really appreciate your content man. I know your videos are for the most part instructive but it'd be very interesting to see a video on the social and dating side of an engineering student and graduate, especially from someone as career-driven as you are. I'm about to start my engineering undergrad and wanted to get an idea how the scenario is typically.

[@walterspencer7524]

Awesome you are willing to share your interviewing experience, this is advice I can definitely utilize and prepare for what type of questions the interviewer will ask.

[@zanthiel2009]

Thanks for the share! I'm going through so many interview its tiring. Better to have an interview than zero chance.

[@RaGeprodigy]

I have no idea about mechanical engineering but this video is amazing. I wish more software engineers would do this.

[@jorgepaucar466]

Lots of respect for sharing that you got the question wrong

[@DarkCastleBoy]

Your videos are motivational and knowledgeable ✨

[@xalbatross1]

My bf is a mechanical engineer. It hasn’t been easy for him either. It took more than 6 months to find a new job after he was laid off

[@philipohmes9395]

I would stay away from any industry operations that violate the Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations concerning Controlled Substance Act violations. Case in point was a proposal from the DEA to have someone set up another Cannabis Grow Operation for $1.5 million a year, subject to annual review and renewals for 5 years of operating the program. One of the major stipulations was that the entity never in the present or past had engaged in any work related activities that were in violation of any Federal CSA, even if authorized and licensed by a State Facility. Which also means you could never work on any government funded contracts in the future. Long story short, no one in the USA applied for getting the contract and even institutions of higher education refused, after being invited. So the University of Mississippi facility is all there is for a federal grow operation.

[@MuantanamoMobile]

10:30 Most times when deceptively simple questions like that are asked, it's not so much about the answer, but about more behavioural aspects. For instance he might be looking to see if you pay attention to detail, take your time to understand a problem no matter how simple or to see your decision making process. In some instances if someone is proud or arrogant they may make a fuss immediately about how easy the question is or how their time is being wasted etc.. Or it could just be that they like you and want the interview to be a cake walk.

[@gabep498]

Congratulations on killing most of the interviews so far, I’m working on the same concept/ idea of video right now from the perspective and abilities coming from a Senior in College trying to graduate in Mechanical Engineering in May. Excited to see what’s ahead but will make sure to mention and tag you in the video

[@noobcoin0012]

I recently graduated in EE from a Bay area college and started job hunting in the Bay area. The interview process is honestly too much, but they can get away with it since there's so many people that will deal with the interviewing process. Every company thinks they are as interesting as Google, Apple or Microsoft and thinks that it's ok to adopt their interviewing process as if they get millions of applications a day. It's not okay to have 3+ interviews over 3+ hours. That time should be compensated. Overall, I made the decision to leave the Bay for financial reasons as well as quality of life reasons. Money goes much further outside the Bay even though you get paid "less" (percentage wise it's usually the same based on cost of living). The interview was also much easier and more respectful of my time. 1 hour interview with a mix of technical and behavioral questions and shortly afterwards they made a decision to hire me. After doing tons of similar interviews I was over it.

[@slayden633]

Yeah I work at Lawrence Livermore National lab in the bay are and my interview process back in 2016 was a full 8 hour day! As a lead now I personally have cut it down to a 4 hour day although other departments still do all day. I think it’s ridiculous

[@matts9728]

On my team, we need a level 2 Manufacturing/Tooling engineer at Lockheed. It's hybrid, but in Florida.

[@jacobshraybman8720]

Wow, this is a great vid. Thank you so much

[@geralferald]

Thank you so much for sharing the type of technical questions they ask! Your channel has helped me so much!

[@rampantj]

Great vid, I have a 1hr interview with the hiring manager and a team of engineers for an entry level role. Don’t know what to expect but nervous man 😂😂😂

[@TamerShaheen]

They really making us work in these interviews 😭

[@SmitVoetbalGames]

Strange to see this for me as an Dutch mechanical engineer, we have a big shortage of engineers in all fields especially mechanical. If you want here you can quit your job on Monday and start working at a new job on Tuesday.

[@flyingnemo100]

you are missing the point in regards to asking specific textbook engineering questions: the whole point of asking you textbook technical questions is that the hiring manager wants to see your thought process and how you come to your answer. Most of them are fully aware that you will not get the answer correctly due to the pressure of the interview or many factors, thus they rather see how you would tackle the question. So in the end you can get the question completely wrong and still, satisfy the hiring manager cause you are methodically asking questions while you are solving the given problem. Also, they are not going to tell you off the bat what project you will be working on. Most of the managers will test you and see what your capability is like and assess what kind of puzzle piece you are. I would suggest these questions 1. what is your managing style? 2. what is the number one rule I should know about? 3. what is your expectation after 30, 60, and 90 days? I wish you luck in finding a new role in engineering, it is brutal and merciless industry.

[@Mikebigmike94]

Im flabbergasted a profesional engineering company genuinely asked an intro physics question that has basically nothing to do with real world engineering

[@meltossmedia]

They wanna make sure you actually graduated

[@Mikebigmike94]

@@meltossmedia tamer has graduated and got the question wrong. I think a “thought process” question would be more suited, I would like to see how the new employee would talk through solving a real engineering problem

[@TamerShaheen]

Haha ya I was shocked too 😅

[@KaesOner]

then why are engineering degrees filled with concepts that have nothing to do with most real world engineering?

[@Mikebigmike94]

@@KaesOner This is a point that i have seen discussed many times and it's one of the reasons i changed from mechanical to software. i think a lot of engineering degrees need changing to suit the real world

[@Ali-pf9vl]

Interview 2🙏❤️Respect

[@muthusubramanian7042]

Thanks for sharing the experience and I hope it will useful for every engineer to more focus. I’m waiting for the part 2 and upload it sooon. I am planning to work with apple design team in future and you’re previous videos are more helpful and giving more guidence to me. Thanks tamer

[@TamerShaheen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-fo1nk3pd1t]

Can someone explain me to the physics problem? This is what I understand/remember from my high school class: static friction: the friction one has to overcome to make an object at rest start to move kinetic friction: the friction one has to overcome to keep an object moving along a surface. The problem states that the ball is "rolling" and that the initial velocity at t=0 is 5 m/s. It doesn't say if the ball is slipping or not, but I assumed it wasn't slipping. So if the ball isn't slipping and the ball is rolling, then don't we just use the kinetic coefficient of friction and that's it? Why is the answer zero and Tamar's initial answer wrong? Is it because the ball is slipping and so there's no friction?

[@TheQwuilleran]

good luck on your continued search for that perfect fit (sans info part II, in case it ends in 🎉)

[@abdulqadirnulwalla7332]

This was great, thanks a lot for the video😍👍🏻

[@yayraatadja153]

this video brought too much value thanks man👍

[@chronicles6065]

This was a dope video bro!

[@zeyad8130]

fire video man, cant wait to see part 2

[@JasonGoodison]

Great video!!!

[@TamerShaheen]

Thank you!!

[@steveg2277]

I had 15 complicated interviews and a final call with the president of the company, all for the same job, all within 2 weeks, and STILL didn’t get the job. It’s cold out here.

[@jessothomas795]

Bro job hunting is a full time job. I lost my mind after 6 months. Then I got a guy give me reference and he take me to his team as pega developer. I don't know what fuck was at the time. Now I am learning and work.

[@shockingblocks789]

Job hunting: The art of selling yourself. Learn to create the right image/perception of your skills and you greatly improve your chances.

[@TamerShaheen]

Literally

[@roywastaken]

bro this is amazing advice and awesome insight

[@evanrutherfordlazyahole9079]

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with my depth of knowledge you know where I'll be studying!🤓📖

[@golammuhaimeen2825]

great vid bud!

[@CJ-fh5xq]

I applied to ~250 jobs out of college with an internship experience. Definitely a stressful process.

[@kevindonjuan1996]

I appreciate this video!

[@laminbarrow]

I liked this content. You have earned a subscriber :)

[@gksrbqls91]

The rolling ball question, I think the answer should be m*g*ustatic, thats what pushes the wheel forward with by converting rotation into translation.

[@dr.1956]

The fact the you wore a hoodie to an interview😂

[@seinfan9]

You interview well for being as young as you are. We need a mechanical engineer over here in Austin, TX. Still looking?

[@saidibrahim5931]

Masha,allah your videos are amazing, no other chanel give this detail and information, it was very helpful for a beginner like me

[@MisterBinx]

Why do I feel like I’m not gonna be able to answer anything correctly in my first interview. I just got my degree and still feel like I don’t know that much. I did really well in FEA too. I didn’t even use it on my senior project. I hope they don’t expect too much from new graduates.

[@JB-dv7ew]

Its cause you don't know that much. Companies know this. Its new to you but you're hiring manager has been around the block and knows what to expect from each experience level. You're not fooling anyone. Just play it cool, don't act cocky, and act interested. You'll get the job

[@TamerShaheen]

The more interviews you do, the better you’ll become

[@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

You have rolling friction for a roiling ball. You could have explained that you were not given enough info and told the interviewer why. Otherwise, either assume perfect surfaces and thus no rolling friction. Why else would a rolling ball slow down on a level surface?

[@abdallahmahjid283]

Proud of you bro for sticking to your religion and not taking the weed vape job. May Allah reward you for this.

[@damilolaowolabi6716]

I'm really surprised you wore an hoodie for an interview. I thought most companies only wore suits

[@Dariusissocool]

Before I started watching you I would get crickets but after using a similar template to a resume you showed before I started getting interviews and even offers.

[@TamerShaheen]

Amazing congrats bro

[@Dariusissocool]

@@TamerShaheen Thank you bro. It’s all cause of these videos. Your advice is literally the only one proven to work.

[@REALMCHALO]

Beard looking nice

[@L23K]

Hey Tamer! Love your content bro

[@TamerShaheen]

For sure! I was gonna add in this video but it ended up being too long so had to take it out. I’ll include more answers in the next one

[@niraj7616]

I have a Pax 3 Vaporiser, solid product

[@TuExklusiv]

Sooo happy you’re a Muslim Assalam Wa Alaikum war Rahmantuallah!

[@abhishekvankar2396]

Seriously if i have seen this video in 2014-2015 i would have never got in to mechanical engineering.

[@merzougabderrahmanebv5260]

i am very thankful for sharing your experiences and prosses in your life , you have opened allot of view i never thought it even exist وفقك الله

[@terrancepage9163]

a presentation to 5 engineers AND the CEO, I would absolutely not do that LOL