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"divanthesimmer;c-17057379" wrote:


Thank you, @ra3rei! The thing with me is Engineering Graphics and Design is more related to mechanical and architectural design. I'm more interested in the architectural part. I've studied Computer Aided Draughting, which includes programs like AutoCAD and Revit. The problem is mostly that I don't have actual work experience and I think most companies want to hire people who can start working immediately without extra training. They also seem more interested in candidates who have degrees - I only really have certificates that indicate that I completed the program. But I'll just keep trying to look for work and if I don't get anything, I might have to either do other type of work or study further and look again. Thank you all for the advice.

Unfortunately, you are very accurate in your assumption. Though I will say the degree is far less important if you can get the experience part down. I do not have a degree, and that has never been an obstacle for me. Its getting your foot in that first door that is the challenge, yes. Often times it can be about who you know instead of what you know. If you haven't already, I recommend focusing on small firms instead of large ones. They tend to work more closely together and therefore are more willing to put some training into people, whereas large firms are only concerned with production.