Building Services engineer interview/career help
Discussion
So I have been presented with the chance at a building services interview at a graduate level. There will be a £2-3k pay cut from what I am on currently, however I am hoping in the long run this will be something long forgotten.
For those who haven't seen my other employment related thread, I am currently in a job where I have nowhere to go career wise and feel as though I am basically doing 2nd level technical support, albeit being paid nicely to do so.
I have found the CIBSE website and also looking into the company that I have the interview with. It all sounds very challenging but exciting nonetheless. The combination of something different pretty much every day and a mixture of design and project management work really gets my attention as they were the two favourite modules in University.
I guess what I am asking for here is some help as to what to do to prepare for this interview. Is there any advice anybody can give/latest hot topics in the area/websites to read up to get a better grasp on the field?
Secondly anybody who has been or is in this field, could you share your experiences of what to expect and the possible career paths to take? The job I am in now pays fairly well however lacks the challenge and development I really hoped for.
Thank you all in advance for your help in this.
For those who haven't seen my other employment related thread, I am currently in a job where I have nowhere to go career wise and feel as though I am basically doing 2nd level technical support, albeit being paid nicely to do so.
I have found the CIBSE website and also looking into the company that I have the interview with. It all sounds very challenging but exciting nonetheless. The combination of something different pretty much every day and a mixture of design and project management work really gets my attention as they were the two favourite modules in University.
I guess what I am asking for here is some help as to what to do to prepare for this interview. Is there any advice anybody can give/latest hot topics in the area/websites to read up to get a better grasp on the field?
Secondly anybody who has been or is in this field, could you share your experiences of what to expect and the possible career paths to take? The job I am in now pays fairly well however lacks the challenge and development I really hoped for.
Thank you all in advance for your help in this.
Good news! I was successful and looking to start soon. It is a graduate mechanical position. I will be based in the north-west. I am taking a drop in pay for this but in the long run I'm hoping it is a more rewarding and prosperous career.
I am hoping to try and achieved chartered status as soon as possible, this is something that was discussed during the interview. Have any of you gone through this process? Any advice or tips?
I am hoping to try and achieved chartered status as soon as possible, this is something that was discussed during the interview. Have any of you gone through this process? Any advice or tips?
Edited by Ver.4 on Sunday 22 February 19:52
According to toxicnerve, you are supposed to be less cynical 
. I'm curious as to what toxicnerve thinks...
I just hope I can build a good career out of it I suppose. So any advice is appreciated.
ST86Dave, how long have you been in the field? Any hot topics you suggest I read up on before I start?
. I'm curious as to what toxicnerve thinks... I just hope I can build a good career out of it I suppose. So any advice is appreciated.
ST86Dave, how long have you been in the field? Any hot topics you suggest I read up on before I start?
I have read through the thread you placed on here toxicnerve thank you for that it provided a lot of information on what to expect when working in this field...it does sound a little like a "dog eat dog" environment working for a few of the organisations mentioned in there.
Needless to say though I am still very much looking forward to joining the industry as I feel as though my current position is taking me away from what the enjoyed at university.
One thing that stands out from the thread is that the work/life balance doesn't seem all that great. Being asked to go away on a like it or lump it basis etc. Being fairly newly married, the strains this field seems to place on relationships does seem a little daunting.
Needless to say though I am still very much looking forward to joining the industry as I feel as though my current position is taking me away from what the enjoyed at university.
One thing that stands out from the thread is that the work/life balance doesn't seem all that great. Being asked to go away on a like it or lump it basis etc. Being fairly newly married, the strains this field seems to place on relationships does seem a little daunting.
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