Hello everyone I am in the Houston area looking for internships in Mechanical Engineering. No luck yet, Ive been applying for about a month now, to Lockheed in fort worth, Jacobs, Flour, Terracon. I think my biggest down fall is that I'm not in a university yet I'm trying to get my calculus and physics out of the way a a community college.
Thank for any help
Brandon Piganell
SPC U.S.Army
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Many thanks for your service. There are a couple websites out there and specialize in internships, further it looks like you can segment by city, state. Going to directly to the company is probably best route. Have you ever thought at applying for a position within a targeted company. Once you are there, build record, understand filed from inside out, may be a path as well. I hope this is helpful. Best- Doug
Hello Brandon,
The following website lists available internships in Houston.
http://www.internships.com/houston-tx
Best of luck in your search,
Joe
I'm enrolled at a community college to get my core STEM classes out of the way and a lot of university's it a pre req before you apply. I would much rather be in a calculus class with 20 vs 125 students. My carrer experience should help as a commercial and industrial journeyman plumber for 14 years. I figured with that background I would be a sure bet. Thanks for the comment and help with Jacob and tarracon.
Hi Brandon,
You're probably not getting many responses for Internships because those jobs usually aren't posted, companies shy away from them and you're not at a University. You must get enrolled somewhere ASAP. I will reach out to my friends at Jacob's and Terracon to see if I can help but no promises.
Okay, that out of the way here is what I would suggest you do. Go through your targeted companies HR websites, look for any job for which you may currently qualify. What you are trying to do is get in front of an HR person or hiring Manager. During the interview process is when you should ask for internships. I cannot stress the importance of getting your foot in the door.
Lastly, make sure you get in school and then stay in school. I don't know your family situation or your financial situation but you basically getting a no-cost college degree. You earned it, don't let it go to waste. 10 years after you get your degree you'll look back and thank yourself for sticking it out. Your bank account will love you too.
If my guys have anything I'll send you an email.
Best regards,
MjM
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