Will I be taken seriously when I enter this new field? I’m new to the engineering field, so new that I haven’t even started my courses yet. This is a career change from being an automotive apprentice, I got injured and couldn’t recover or work. I’ve been working for 7 years, and I feel like businesses won’t take me seriously with the little associates certificate I’m hoping to get. What would you recommend to help me validate myself in the engineering field as hardworking and eager to learn?

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The nice thing about engineering is that nobody cares where you came from, they care about your attitude and your skills. Do you have a good attitude? Can you learn the skills and contribute to the team? Are you hard-working and capable? Those are the things that matter, not your background.

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I think you can totally succeed in this new position! You have a lot of experience, even if it's in a different field or capacity. You might have to start at the bottom and work your way up (most of us do) but you've already shown you're a strong problem-solver and hard worker so I think you'll be great in engineering!

Thanks for sharing!

I’d highlight transferable skills like attention to detail, troubleshooting, and working under pressure, and present them as a foundation for engineering. Then, show a clear plan for your courses or certifications. That proves you’re serious about growth, not just curious, and employers respect that.

Thanks for sharing

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