EET graduate in spring 2013 looking for advice

[windozeuser]

I'm about to be an EET graduate (bachelors) in March of next year, I have passed the FE exam and thinking about going for PE exam eventually, but I need a job in my field.

I have received a relatively good GPA (3.65) and have taken everything up to Differential Equations and Physics 3 even though I didn't have to for EET. I want to become a real EE, I just couldn't afford to go to the proper school. I see jobs all the time but they state bachelors in EE, could I still apply for these jobs as an EET? I know if you pass the PE exam you are basically on the same level of an EE salary wise.

I know a couple "Real" EE's that dont know much about electronics, and have barely a 2.0 GPA, and there are a few EET's that know quite a lot and have experience. I think it always boils down to experience the most regardless of former degree.

I live in Pennsylvania, and the fracking industry seems to be becomming a boon for EET's, EE's, and ME's in the future.

Do I have to accept contract type work to gain the necessary 1-2 year experience most jobs require? Not sure what the best way to approach the job market currently

 

[ronsimpson]

Things are much better here to. Only contract jobs but that is better than a year ago. A contract job is a way to get your foot in the door.

 

[canadaelk]

Absolutly apply for the jobs that are above your current credentials: but be up-front about it in your application. For one, they may not find what they are after in their job description and there also could be a job opening at your level, not advertised. E