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Summer Placement/Work Experience

  • 23-03-2011 08:48PM
    #1
    hughie1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭


    I'm a third year mechanical engineering student and I'm looking to get some experience during the summer with a view to getting some ideas/inspiration for my final year project next year. I have quite a bit of experience with machinery and my results are good.

    I have tried so many places and sent out so many CVs but I'm determined to get something, I'll work for free at this stage!

    Ideally I would like to work in the power/energy sector but I am partial to all areas. So if anyone has any advice/tips/help on where or who to contact here in Ireland or abroad, please let me know!

    Many thanks!


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  • #2
    kirving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,318 ✭✭✭kirving


    I'm a 3rd Year Mechanical Student too, and although I haven't been actively looking for a job, there doesn't seem to be too many about!

    I hope I'm not sounding too pessimistic! Have you asked your college by any chance? (You're not in DIT DT006/3 by any chance, are ya?)


  • #3
    Structurally Sound Mentally Unstable
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭Structurally Sound Mentally Unstable


    I am in the same position as ye guys.

    Except I am studying Structural Engineering.;)

    I am a third year looking for work placement for the summer. I only got two replies, and honestly I was very greatful for hearing back from them even though it wasn't good news. The head engineer from a large firm even rang me personally to tell me he hadn't anything to give me, but keep trying and he would keep me in mind for the future. Sound man.:)

    Anyway here I am, my last resort. Like I said I am looking for summer placement in the field of structural engineering in Cork City. Any help/leads at all would be amazing.

    Its a long shot, but I am still holding on hope.


  • #4
    farwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭farwood


    well....I know, that if you are already in your third year its a bit too late....but isn't there a chance to study in cooperation with a company?

    Cause thats what I did.
    I would have never ever took up studies if i didn't had that opportunity...to be honest....

    i applied at the energy sector of a large global company...starting a a technical draughtswoman... ans as it turned out to be good (and my marks were very good, of course) i applied for their internal study-program.

    maybe...if someone considers to study mechanical engineering, he (or she ;) ) should try it taht way... though it is a lot of extra-pressure...

    but: i keep my fingers crossed for you, mates...that may due to recent circumstances engineers in the energy sectors are recommended....

    cheers

    Nina


  • #5
    EngIreland
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 201 ✭✭EngIreland


    Hey,

    Google are looking for technical interns.

    They are looking for a minimum of three months and will work around your academic schedule.

    http://bit.ly/lxi8Yy

    Good luck.


  • #6
    hughie1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭hughie1989


    Thanks for the all the replies! The search goes on...

    @ Kevin: I am in DIT alright, but not that course!

    @ Structrally sound: I hope you find something suitable! Best of luck

    @ farwood: I am led to believe that third year is the best year to get some work experience as in previous years I would have to little material covered. Maybe I'm wrong..? As regards studying in cooperation with a company - that would be ideal in my situation! But again, I struggle to find a company which offers this facility to undergraduate students.

    @ EngIreland: Thanks very much for that link, I have just applied. If there is any more, please do let us know!


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  • #7
    farwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭farwood


    hughie1989 wrote: »
    @ farwood: I am led to believe that third year is the best year to get some work experience as in previous years I would have to little material covered. Maybe I'm wrong..? As regards studying in cooperation with a company - that would be ideal in my situation! But again, I struggle to find a company which offers this facility to undergraduate students.


    sorry...maybe it wasn't thatt clear the way I wrote it....

    of course the third year is the best for collecting some experience....

    what I meant is, starting the studies in cooperation with a company (paid by the companie which wants you to do the studies and later on gives you a safe job, caus they spent money on your education..this is the way I did it)... the its too late to consider it in your 3rd year. should have started that way.

    syr, I#m no native speaker :) but maybe this time its getting clearer.

    Nina


  • #8
    __Robinhood__
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭__Robinhood__


    CIT have offered there 3rd year mechs 4 or 5 summer jobs, and no one has taken them as far as i know!! i have one at a medical devices place in limerick, handy out, Stryker in cork however are looking for someone as a lab tech, and ASML are looking for part time work too, rubicon center in cork are looking for 3 engineers for the summer


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