Entering the machine builder industry? Here's some advice

June 27, 2011

Advice to those entering the profession, from those in the profession:

  • "There's no advancement unless someone dies or gets fire."
  • "Pick a segment of the industry that will not be outsourced."
  • "There will always be a need for this type of work."
  • "Learn to speak Chinese."

Advice to those entering the profession, from those in the profession:

  • "There's no advancement unless someone dies or gets fire."
  • "Pick a segment of the industry that will not be outsourced."
  • "There will always be a need for this type of work."
  • "Learn to speak Chinese."

Do you have some other advice to give? Let us know.

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