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re: Private Sector vs state employment
Posted on 4/16/24 at 7:40 am to shellbeachspeckzzz
Posted on 4/16/24 at 7:40 am to shellbeachspeckzzz
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its an engineering job for CPRA. im young and just trying to figure out my life right now
Engineering jobs are a little different than your general environmental ones like Environmental Scientist or Biologist.
Engineer Intern 1 position is a great start with a state as you get the qualified experience needed to take the PE. I would take the Engineer Intern position over a non-engineer position in the private sector for sure.
Might be a terrible time to start at CPRA because there's a chance you'll get cut loose if they merge CPRA with DENR as you'll likely still be probational. But... A job is a job. Better to start your engineer career now rather than working in a different position.
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 7:49 am to KamaCausey_LSU
Also, if you get an interview. Never mention the "foot in the door" line about why you want to work for them.
I've seen otherwise decent candidates get immediately rejected because they consider themselves overqualified but just want a "foot in the door."
An engineer intern job with CPRA would also give you a chance to build some professional contacts as the bidding and work process will have you working very close with private industry.
I've seen otherwise decent candidates get immediately rejected because they consider themselves overqualified but just want a "foot in the door."
An engineer intern job with CPRA would also give you a chance to build some professional contacts as the bidding and work process will have you working very close with private industry.
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