<p>My first job right out of college was actually with a software company at the cutting-edge of its field as well. But since my degree is in Mechanical Engineering, I’ve decided to take the risk and switch over to company that does something more related to MechE.</p>
<p>Yea, employers always want to keep people who are thinkers or are potentially able to do so. The thing about getting a degree in MechE is that it’s so versatile, so that I can also land a job with software while seeking to do more hardware-related stuff.</p>
<p>About that GPA thing. Companies such as Boeing and the like always set a cut-off GPA. But if you don’t make that cutoff, don’t ever be discouraged! You’re from Cal! Just keep looking and shooting those resumes and hopefully you’ll meet a company that understands that GPA isn’t an absolute measurement of your performance!</p>