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Originally Posted by EricH

Specialty: None. (SDSM&T doesn't have you declare one.)
Interests: Mechanical design, fluids/heat transfer. Most of my electives reflect the mechanical design aspect--I took vibrations, a second machine design course (one is already required at SDSM&T), sustainable energy, and CAD-CAM, which was more of a GD&T/design thinking course.

Preferred industry would be aerospace or robotics/mechatronics, but when you're looking for work, you can't be all that picky.

My college doesn't have specialties either. I did research on thermal modeling of a lithium ion battery. I've focused mostly on completing the ProE section during group projects. My main interests are to work in a design or quality department. If possible, I'd like to avoid the automotive industry. I'd also prefer to live within 8 hours of Indianapolis. As Eric stated, I can't really afford to be picky but those are my personal preferences. If I could have my dream job, I'd work in the toy industry but that will be the dream for one day.

Something of interest, many companies require 2-5 years of experience for an entry level position. Does anyone have advice on finding jobs that require minimum experience? I've completed 1 semester of co-op, 1 summer internship, and 1 summer of research.

Thanks again to everyone who has posted helpful advice,
Jason