Overview:

Career Mentor Engineering – Obtain your first job

From Graduate to Hired: The Ultimate Course to Launching Your Engineering Career!

Are you a recent engineering graduate in Australia struggling to land your first job? Are you tired of submitting countless applications without getting any response? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

In this course, we’ll provide you with the tools, strategies, and insider knowledge you need to kickstart your engineering career. Our team of experienced professionals and career advisors have worked with hundreds of engineering graduates and understand the challenges you face.

What you will get

We guarantee that by the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to:

  • Create a compelling resume and cover letter that will catch the attention of hiring managers
  • Optimize your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills and experience
  • Network effectively to build connections and gain referrals
  • Ace your interviews and stand out from the competition

Success Ration: 90%

Our result speaks for itself with 70% students successfully landing their first job within 3 months after the course and 90% after 6 months.

Student satisfaction: 100%

We take pride in the satisfaction of our students, our satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education and support.

 

What you will learn

Day Summary Information
1 Resume Training
  • Good Resume literature
  • Resume structure
  • Mapping similarities and showcasing strengths
2 Cover Letter Training
  • Good Cover Letter literature
  • Format and structure
3 LinkedIn and other Social Media Toolkit Training
  • LinkedIn operation
  • Seek profile development
  • Use Glassdoor for relevant information checks
  • Cold messaging
4 Project Management
  • Understand 4 pillars of PM: scope, budget, schedule and people
  • Procurement essentials
  • Project administration
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
5 Essential Engineering Software
  • Compulsory computing
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • MS Project
6 Interview Training Part 1
  • 8 must-know questions
  • Common behavioral questions
  • Mock test
7 Interview Training Part 2
  • Story building based on CV and Cover Letter
  • Day before tips and tricks
8 AutoCAD basics part 1
  • Navigation and Interface: Introduce to AutoCAD basic interface and navigation – ribbon, command line, and toolbars
  • Basic Drawing and Editing Tools: Learn to create and edit simple 2D geometries using basic commands such as lines, rectangles, circles. As well as utilising tools such as construction lines, polar tracking, snap tools, etc
9 AutoCAD basics part 2
  • Layers: how to create, edit, and manage layers
  • Dimensioning and annotation
  • Blocks: how to create and edit blocks for reusable components
10 AutoCAD Implementation
  • Working with external references (pdf and DNG): ways (xref vs import) to include external files into your drawings. pros and cons of those methods
  • Creating and modifying viewports
  • Plotting/printing and working with sheet sets

Mentor

Nick To

Engineering

At Career Mentor, Nick is the leading expert in Engineering, with over 8 years of experience in Construction, Electrical Engineering, and Career Mentoring. Having held key roles across Australia’s most critical industries—Renewable Energy, Railroads, and Mining—Nick brings invaluable insights and expertise to his training sessions. In his courses, Nick teaches how to craft standout resumes, cover letters, and ace interviews, while leveraging software tools to maximize job search effectiveness.

Background

  • Head Trainer / Mentor @Career Mentor
  • Project Engineer @Enerven
  • Project Engineer @Laing O’Rourke
  • Project Engineer @Consolidated Power Projects
  • Project Manager @Consep

Specializations
Nick offers a range of comprehensive coaching services tailored to individual needs:

  • Career Advising: Personalized guidance for roles across the Engineering field, with a focus on Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering.
  • Career Coaching:In-depth support for creating outstanding resumes and practicing interview skills.
  • Cold Messaging and Digital Job Search: Expert advice on utilizing platforms like Seek, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed to increase job opportunities and visibility.

With Nick’s guidance, you’ll gain the tools and strategies to stand out in Australia’s competitive engineering job market.

Minh Huynh

Engineering

Minh Huynh, a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Clyde Bergemann Australia, part of the Clyde Bergemann Group. With over 8 years of experience in mechanical design across the Mining, Oil, and Gas industries, Minh brings unparalleled expertise to his role. A graduate with a Master’s in Engineering Management from the University of Technology Sydney, Minh is dedicated to equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills in mechanical design to help you stand out to employers.

Background

  • Mentor @Career Mentor
  • Accredited Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia (EA ID: 5707195)
  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer @Clyde Bergemann Australia
  • Mechanical Design Engineer @Consep Engineering

Specializations
Minh offers expertise in the following areas:

  • Mining Equipment Design
  • Waste Heat Recovery Unit Design
  • CAD Design Products (AutoCAD, Professional Inventor, Vaults, etc.)
  • Finite Element Analysis

Vu Tran

Engineering

Vu Tran, a Senior Electrical Estimator and Engineer at PJ O’Connor Electrical in Australia. With over 6 years of professional experience, Vu specializes in electrical design and cost estimation for Industrial Electrical projects, including Rail, High-rise Buildings, Infrastructure, Commercial, and Government Projects. Driven by a passion for mentoring, Vu is dedicated to equipping students with the in-depth knowledge and essential skills to confidently and clearly pursue their careers in Engineering, particularly in Industrial Electrical Engineering.

Background

  • Mentor @Career Mentor
  • Senior Electrical Estimator / Engineer @PJ O’Connor Electrical
  • Electrical Estimator / Engineer @NOS Group
  • Electrical Estimator / Engineer @FIP Electrical
  • Electrical Engineer / Drafter @FIP Electrical Services
  • Bachelor of Engineering Honours in Electrical Engineering @University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
  • Professional Electrical Engineer Qualification – Level 1 (Accredited by Engineers Australia)
  • Professional Electrical Technologist Qualification – Level 1 (Accredited by Engineers Australia)

Specializations
Vu offers comprehensive coaching services designed to meet individual needs:

  • Career Advising: Personalized guidance for roles in Construction Project Management and Engineering.
  • Career Coaching: Advanced support in crafting standout resumes and mastering interview skills for Engineering roles, particularly in Electrical Engineering.
  • Project Management: Training on comprehensive and organized project management approaches to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Cost Estimation and Resource Planning: Detailed planning and budget allocation to predict and control costs, including recruiting, assigning tasks, and supervising team productivity and progress.
  • Electrical Design Expertise: Specialized in electrical design for Rail, Commercial, Infrastructure, and Civil Construction projects, with experience in multiple delivery methods, including Principal Contractor, Subcontractor, and Design & Construct (D&C) models.

Tuition Fee

2000 A$

2.000$A

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