u/Dreamsfaderealityhit

Cross post: Cause mods removed from r/recruitinghell

I have a controversial opinion that might upset some people. But it has come to my awareness that the ones mostly behind recruiting, conducting interviews, and hiring managers are mostly millenials and genx. When some of these positions were held by boomers is when getting a job wasn't that hard. Millenials and gen x are the people gate keeping gen Z from jobs and others. This was also the generations with the most bullies possible, just as a gen z growing up and observing. We can all remember what these people were like growing up, always blaming the boomers for all their issues, because their economic prosperity wasn't as great as the boomers. But now millenials, and gen x wont even let gen z have a seat at the table! I understand it's not all of them , but it's always a millenial or gen x in these positions now making the hiring decisions.

For reference I graduated with a B.Eng from an acredited program for Mechanical Engineering. I am hoping for a career path to calibration engineering, Metrology Engineer or QA. The only issue is I don't have experience and didn't manage to secure an internship. I was wondering if my first step would be to apply for a calibration technician role and whether this would help me along that path. I've read mixed reviews about it such as some people saying it will sabotage my path as it may label me as a technician, while others say its helped them advance. What is your experience? I've also heard that being a calibration technician takes time to learn everything which could take multiple years (4+) I am prepared to learn and have a lower pay salary if it can lead to my dream career path. Thanks.