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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 13, 2024Hindi

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I am a mechanical engineering graduate at 2019. I have zero experience and its been 5 years of gap plus i don't have a good cgpa, my cgpa is 5. Can i get a job at 28? What is my future of life. Can i do something in life?

Ans: Dear ,

It is really disappointing for any one to have nill work experience since 2019 though I personally don't believe . Low CGP doesn't become an impediment for any one which will not allow any job or engagement for ant graduate engineer . Getting a job depends upon your sincere desire and efforts ,not entirely on your cgp. A mechnical Engineer can easily join as site incharge for any mechnical project company . Can get into Techno commercial like Sales Engineer's job in B2B companies who keep on looking for smart engineers . Even Engineering service providers like Automobile company, Industrial products mfg companies as GT then in their Production , Operations or maintenance deptt. If not any thing you can join any FMCD company in their sales & Service dept so for me you can get numerous jobs but of course you need to try for it.

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I am a mechanical engineering graduate at 2019. I have zero experience and its been 5 years of gap plus i don't have a good cgpa, my cgpa is 5. Can i get a job at 28? What is my future of life. Can i do something in life? I am a music teacher now.

Ans: Good to know about experience in Music and the fact that you teach Music. If music is what you are passionate about look for opportunities in the field. Simultaneously explore job opportunities with companies that are looking for people with your kind of skills, aptitude and interests. I would suggest focus on finding a job and there are opportunities for those who seek a bright career for themselves, and your are sure to get one as well.

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Hello sir.. I m Abhimanyu Kumar I passing B.ENGG IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FROM RGPV 2022 BUT MY AGE 38 WHAT SHULD BE I WILL

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