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Why Engineers Struggle in the Job Market — And How You Can Change Your Career Forever

By Arun Aggarwal & Raj Parki | Global Elevator Academy

Introduction: A Harsh Truth We Must Accept Across India—and even globally—there’s a silent crisis brewing. Engineering graduates, especially freshers, are finding it increasingly hard to land meaningful jobs. Employers are frustrated. Students are confused. Parents are worried. But let’s pause here for a moment. Is this a job crisis—or a skill crisis? While lakhs of engineers graduate every year, only a small percentage are employable. Why? It’s not due to lack of degrees. It’s due to the lack of practical skills, passion, and commitment to learning. In this blog, we will explore both sides of the story—the employer's challenge and the student’s confusion—and then offer concrete solutions that can transform your engineering career. This is not just about getting a job; it’s about becoming a professional worth hiring, retaining, and promoting.

Chapter 1: The SME Dilemma — A Business Owner’s View As professionals who work with several SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), especially in the elevator industry, we face the same challenge repeatedly: “Engineers join. But they don’t stay. They don’t learn. They only chase salaries.” Let’s break it down. ⚙️ The SME Reality Most fresh engineers don’t want to work in an SME. Why? Because:

They think SMEs offer low salaries.
They feel the work isn’t glamorous or “big brand” enough.
They want to use SMEs as a stepping stone, not a career.

You can spot the problem on Day 1. The same evening someone joins, their updated CV is already on job portals, chasing the next job offer. There's no interest in learning, no desire to contribute, and certainly no respect for the opportunity given. And here’s the real irony: most of them don’t even have strong subject knowledge.

Chapter 2: The Education Gap — Four Years Wasted? Let’s face it. Many engineering graduates today lack even basic understanding of their core subjects.

Ask a Mechanical Engineer to explain Bernoulli’s Principle, and he struggles.
Ask an Electrical Engineer to draw a basic wiring diagram, and she’s unsure.
Ask a Civil Engineer to read a plan, and he blinks in confusion.

We’re not blaming students. The college system has failed too—the focus on rote learning, outdated syllabi, and the obsession with marks has killed curiosity. Add to that poor English communication skills, no hands-on training, and zero industry exposure. The result?

“A degree without direction. A certificate without skill.”

And that’s why employers say:
"Why did he even do engineering? He might have done better without the degree."

Chapter 3: The Hard Question — So, What Can You Do? If you’re an engineering student or recent graduate, this is your turning point. Either you let the system define your career—or you take control and define your future yourself. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step roadmap to reinvent yourself as an engineer with purpose, skill, and employability.

Chapter 4: The Self-Reinvention Roadmap for Engineers ✅ Step 1: Accept Reality, But Don’t Give Up You’ve completed your degree. Good. But if you're not confident in your knowledge or skill, accept that fact with courage. Denial will only delay your growth. Now commit to this one idea:

“I may have wasted the first four years. But the next 12 months will be my turnaround year.”

✅ Step 2: Re-Read Your Engineering Books — But With Passion This Time No exams. No semester pressure. No marks.
Just pure curiosity-driven learning. Start from scratch. Revisit your textbooks. Pick the ones you never really understood in college.

Make notes as if you’re preparing to teach someone.
Spend 4 hours daily reading, understanding, and solving real problems.
Don’t just memorize—visualize and apply.
If you're from mechanical or electrical stream, focus on drawings, diagrams, tools, and real-world machines.

✅ Step 3: Pick Your Favorite Subjects and Master Them Not all 40 subjects will excite you. That’s okay. Pick the top 3 to 5 subjects that genuinely interest you. Then become a master in those.

Study in-depth.
Follow YouTube videos, practical case studies, and simulations.
Build small projects or models.
Join LinkedIn communities in your field.

Let your knowledge of those topics be so strong that no interview can shake you.

✅ Step 4: Make a List of Dream Companies (Not Just Big Ones) Your dream company doesn’t have to be an MNC. It can be:

A startup building innovative products
A fast-growing SME with good mentorship
A research company or public sector unit

Choose companies that work in your area of interest. Study them, follow their leadership team, understand their products and problems. Then align your resume and preparation around that.

✅ Step 5: Improve Your Communication Skills This is non-negotiable. If you can’t express your ideas clearly in English or any professional language, you will be stuck—no matter how brilliant you are. Practice daily:

Watch English news every evening (8:00 to 10:00 PM) – NDTV, BBC, CNN
Read one article a day from The Hindu, TOI, or Economic Times
Practice speaking in front of a mirror
Record yourself. Correct your tone, fluency, and vocabulary

Also, start writing:

Your learnings
Projects
Subject summaries

This improves both writing and thinking clarity.

✅ Step 6: Build a Powerful Resume A resume is not just a list of marks or degrees. It’s your personal sales brochure. Include:

Your best subjects
Projects (even self-initiated)
Software/tools you’ve learned (AutoCAD, MATLAB, PLCs, etc.)
Online certifications
Soft skills
Career goals

Use tools like Canva or Novoresume for design. Keep it 1 page if fresher, 2 pages max.

✅ Step 7: Learn Through Internships or Volunteering Even if you don’t get a job, offer to work free for 2 months in a local industry or factory. The learning and exposure will be priceless. And often, unpaid interns turn into paid employees if they show dedication.

✅ Step 8: Choose Passion Over Pay for First 3 Years Your first job is your foundation—not a jackpot. Work for a good boss, a challenging environment, and maximum exposure—even if the salary is low. Stay for 3 years. Learn everything. Document every project. Speak to customers, vendors, seniors. After 3 years, you will be worth double or triple the salary of those who changed 4 companies in 3 years but learned nothing.

✅ Step 9: Make 2025 Your Year of Transformation Let this year—not tomorrow, not someday—be your turning point. Give 12 months to:

Read deeply
Work sincerely
Communicate clearly
Build strong connections

You will emerge as a professional with purpose, potential, and power—ready to work anywhere in the world.

Chapter 5: What Global Elevator Academy Can Do For You At Global Elevator Academy, we exist to bridge this gap. We don’t just teach; we transform. Whether you’re an engineer looking to restart your learning journey, a technician wishing to upskill, or a fresher trying to understand the real elevator world—GEA is your platform. We offer:

Practical courses in elevator design, sales, and safety
Simplified teaching with real-life examples
Books, handbooks, and one-page formats for better understanding
Career guidance and personal mentoring

Final Words: Your Degree Is Just Paper Without Skill Let’s stop pretending that a B.Tech or Diploma alone will guarantee a job.
It won’t. The real degree is your:

Knowledge
Skill
Passion
Communication
Integrity
Persistence

And all of these are in your control. So don’t waste another day waiting for the “right” job. Start becoming the “right” candidate.

Let’s Rewrite the Story of Engineers in India We, Arun Aggarwal and Raj Parki, have seen the industry from inside. We’ve worked with technicians, engineers, supervisors, MNCs, and SMEs for over 40 years. We believe India doesn’t lack talent. It lacks focus. Let us help you get that focus. Let Global Elevator Academy be your partner in this journey.

📩 Want to join a course or talk to a mentor?
📧 Email us: globalelevatoracademy@gmail.com
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +91-8744064158 Your career transformation begins now. Don’t wait. Start today.

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