Are you a recruiter? I am currently looking for a job and have no industry experience. I graduated in 2024 with a Second Upper degree in Civil Engineering. Until now, I was mainly focused on the academic side, but I was unable to secure a PhD scholarship.Very hard to recruit a civil engineer these days with at least 2,3 years experience, even NDT/ HND buggers are hard to find. I dont know what the fuck happened to them, I guess many are aboard or already employed, or being outsourced by foreign design firms. getting very few CVs. It will get worse as port city and highway projects are just getting started... So I guess tables have turned.
Now, I am considering moving into the industry, but I feel like I have fallen behind and made poor decisions regarding my career. I am feeling quite discouraged and uncertain about my future.
I would appreciate your honest opinion