Hey all, I am set to Graduate this Summer with an ME degree. I am currently working as a co-op with a Manufacturing Plant, which I’ve been with since the summer. I’m wondering, if y’all can help, what are some strategies I can use to negotiate benefits, salary, etc if they were to offer me a full-time position.

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I would start by doing your research about what the market rate is for new grad openings for similar positions. Also, have an answer ready for what you can provide especially with what you have learned over your time co-oping. Explain why you will provide more value to them than hiring someone that doesn’t know their culture and systems already. Finally, be sure to ask questions about their benefits and explain what it means if you don’t understand. Good luck and hope this helps.

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Agree with everything above

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Check this report out

https://ira.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Engineering-and-Engineering-Technology-by-the-Numbers-2022-1.pdf

Mechanical Engineering degree is the highest amount of awarded engineering degree by far. So, you will be competing against everyone else. Be sure you have a unique value to offer when you interview. Look for niches.

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