by gitmogged » Tue Feb 17, 2026 1:01 am
polyglot wrote: ↑Thu Feb 12, 2026 7:13 pm
hey gitmogged, do you mind sharing some stats and what prior work you did with the DoD and whether you feel like that helped you in getting interviews?
hi, i shared a bit earlier on stats but i did not work for the DoD. i interned for NASA Marshall. i would say it definitely helped along with my other prev experiences incl. leadership roles. i learned a lot about the industry and how to effectively communicate as an engineer. won some awards, done talks, been on a podcast and some articles, little publicity here and there. i've gotten to work on some pretty cool projects and had to present in front of many important industry ppl, and i still get imposter syndrome!
but i've done what i can while taking mostly part-time sems (and a gap to intern) and working multiple jobs to keep myself afloat, not something i included in my essay but just a note. it hasn't been easy, it's taken a lot of hard work and sacrifices. i think i mentioned the slightest bit about my immigrant/low-income family background and hardship in my essay, but other than that it was very experience, passion, and purpose based.
don't sell yourself short, most of you are already ahead of the game!
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hey gitmogged, do you mind sharing some stats and what prior work you did with the DoD and whether you feel like that helped you in getting interviews?
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hi, i shared a bit earlier on stats but i did not work for the DoD. i interned for NASA Marshall. i would say it definitely helped along with my other prev experiences incl. leadership roles. i learned a lot about the industry and how to effectively communicate as an engineer. won some awards, done talks, been on a podcast and some articles, little publicity here and there. i've gotten to work on some pretty cool projects and had to present in front of many important industry ppl, and i still get imposter syndrome!
but i've done what i can while taking mostly part-time sems (and a gap to intern) and working multiple jobs to keep myself afloat, not something i included in my essay but just a note. it hasn't been easy, it's taken a lot of hard work and sacrifices. i think i mentioned the slightest bit about my immigrant/low-income family background and hardship in my essay, but other than that it was very experience, passion, and purpose based.
don't sell yourself short, most of you are already ahead of the game!