Too old for engineering ?

Question

Would an employer hire a 28 or 29 year old Entry level engineer who has just graduated ?

What does ur dad mean by questionable ?

Answer 1

Age discrimination is illegal. On the flip side, a lot of employers really like a bit more maturity in their workers since it usually follows that they are more stable and more likely to stay on.

Answer 2

I didn't graduate with my BSEE until I was 34. I had a lot more to offer because of my experience as a really good technician. Most young engineers know nothing about life, or engineering, as they just finished four years of mathematical analysis instead of real engineering. It takes time to learn how to be an engineer and to apply what you have learned. If you just went straight through school, then you have nothing in the way of experience except going to school.

I would much rather hire someone older...

Answer 3

Some will and some wont.

Young graduate engineers are often seen as cheap labour by companies. I remember doing 80+ hour weeks on a fixed salary. My pay rate was effectively less than the technicians working for me, nor was I alone in this respect.

Older engineers tend to have a life outside the company. Companies know this too.

Answer 4

Yes they will - but your pay level will be the same as any other entry level graduate. (Don't expect the same pay as a 28 year old engineer with 7 years experience in the field).

Answer 5

Yes, they would definitely hire someone of this age. Note that if you were over 40 you would be protected against age discrimination by law. The idea is that companies historically have preferred workers in the 20 to 40 age range. The modern HR philosophy is to evaluate applicants on the basis of ability to perform the job not some arbitrary criteria like age, sex, skin color, spelling of last name, etc.

Answer 6

Older people are far more reliable and more likely to put their energies to good use.
I worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for over 50 years and, when I got to 60, the Company, who normally retire people at 60, did so with me but, then re-hired me for a further 7 years.
Age doesn't enter into the assessment of your ability, knowledge, willingness and availability to work.
And, at 74, I'm still learning and working.

Answer 7

If I had a choice, I would hire an older entry level engineer over a younger one any day.
The older person's judgement and additioal maturity would be a big plus in my book.

Answer 8

Too old???

Well, think of yourself as a late starter.

Yea, starting in an engineering hobby as a kid gives you a head start and starting your education at an earlier age gives you a distinct advantage.

But better late than never!!

So don't worry about your age - just get busy and do something, anything, and if you do good work, let it shine!!

Answer 9

An employer should hire you as long as you are qualified to do the job!!! Age shouldn't matter unless you're over 60!!!

Answer 10

Why not? If he is delayed not because of something which showed his incompetence or of his immaturity, then an older individual may be much better than younger ones because of his emotional stability.