<p>I did my Edexcel BTEC National Diploma (Level 3) (Equivalent to 3 A levels). Joined a Scottish University and completed BE (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. I graduated with a 2:1 (Second-Upper Class) degree classification (PS: No idea as to how much GPA that translates to, perhaps if anyone has any idea?)</p>
<p>Returned to my home country as I was not able to find a job in Scotland due to work visa permit limitations. Here at my home country I have been searching for a job for almost half a year now.</p>
<p>I have few offers on the table. But that's where the problem is! All of them are for the position of a 'Sales Engineer' as there isn't much of an industry in terms of 'Designing' or 'Manufacturing' here. Its mostly a trading industry which is why most fresh graduate students from universities here get positions of Sales Engineer.</p>
<p>I want to pursue my MS in Mechatronics or Automobile Engineering from the US. I already am preparing for giving my GRE. However due to finance & salaries provided here, I am sure I would have to work for approximately 2 years at least before having the money to pursue a masters degree in the US.</p>
<p>My base GRE score is 315 (q- 165 v- 150). If I manage to get a good GRE score after my prep and If I work in the industry as a Sales Engineer for 2-3 years and then apply for MS to schools in the US, how much will my job role & the work experience have an affect on my admissions when my profile is being reviewed?</p>
<p>The career counselor at the training center I am preparing for GRE has suggested me to give a GMAT test too after my GRE and try to get a good score as an added incentive.</p>
<p>Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks! :)</p>
<p>PS: I have tried to find a technical job, but have unfortunately been unsuccessful & simply put after half a year of searching I kind of am running out of time here on how much longer I can go on without having a Job.</p>