<p>Hey, this may seem as a strange even dumb question, but I heard if you got a degree from a University in Florida it may hinder your chances of a out of state Employment. Say getting a Mechanical Engineering degree from UM of UF and wanting to work in New York.. </p>
<p>Anyone know if this is true, calling on some UF and UM graduates for answers!!</p>
<p>Thanks in advance guys!!!</p>
<p>Anyone, I would really love some help here???</p>
<p>Well unless you go to a very elite school than your employment options will often be best in your region. This doesn’t limit you forever though but your first job is usually in your schools region. </p>
<p>This can be overcome with solid contacts in other places though.</p>
<p>I attend the University of Florida and I am an Industrial and Systems Engineer. I was offered an internship this summer by three different large companies and the offers were in the following locations: New York, Minnesota, and Texas. I also know a few friends who received internships this summer and they received offers to work around the country.</p>
<p>So to answer your question, I don’t think that going to UF will hinder your chances of working out of stats. Regardless of this, finding a mechanical engineering job in New York will be unlikely regardless of what school you go to as there aren’t many large engineering firms in NY.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Well yes in New York I was saying in terms of distance… so what about UM! We all know UF is the best University in Florida so yea!</p>
<p>I’m not sure about UM. For example, I know that the company I’m working with recruits at UF but NOT at FSU, but I am not sure about UM.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I would say depends on your college reputation and your resume.</p>
<p>hey alvarez,</p>
<p>I am interested in Industrial Engineering. Do you mind sharing which companies you got those internship offers at and the description of the jobs?</p>
<p>You will just have to do extra networking and reserve time to travel for job interviews, career fairs, ect.</p>
<p>It all depends on who looks at your resume. As a college football fan (living in PA, with few UF alumni), I’d probably call you in for an interview, just to bust your chops a little bit - then feel you out.</p>
<p>"I would say depends on your college reputation and your resume. " - Future13</p>
<p>“K im going to be 18 soon and I’m going to college this Fall to major in accounting” -Future13</p>
<p>I would def. trust the guy who isn’t even in college.</p>
<p>bigeastbeast says it best…going to school there certinaly doesnt hinder job chances</p>
<p>“I am interested in Industrial Engineering. Do you mind sharing which companies you got those internship offers at and the description of the jobs?”</p>
<p>IBM: I was going to join the team that supports/develops their internal search engine (for employee use).</p>
<p>Cargill: I’m not sure specifically what I would’ve worked on but the title was “IT Intern”.</p>
<p>Procter & Gamble (P&G): Currently working on the Customer Business Development division. Doesn’t have to do much with engineering, focuses mainly on business and analytical work that I really enjoy.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>