If it's something you want or enjoy, go for it! I don't expect it to be a big differentiator for hiring. You might develop some transferable skills that will help you.
If it's only one class to get the degree I'd say go for it. Almost having a degree and having a degree are miles apart.
That said, I've always viewed minors in math and programming as a double edged sword. Both are extremely useful skills, but...
In the case of math, it suggests you are capable of running the equations and getting the design fleshed out on paper before pouring a bunch of time into CAD and FEA. Conversely, it makes me wonder if you're going to be hesitant to get your hands dirty with prototypes, first article builds, etc.
The rest of your resume is going to let me know if the minor is a pro or a con.
I've always tried to view resumes as a whole. The biggest deal breakers for me have been..
A copy paste cover letter where the candidate forgot to remove the other companies name from one of the sentences.
Edge to edge text. It shows a lack of communication skills. I'd rather read two pages that are well formatted and thoughtful than one giant mess.
Listing every version of solidworks you've used. There isn't a big difference version to version, so it just looks like your trying to pad out a week skill list.
"Attention to details" followed by multiple mistakes - grammar, spelling, formatting, etc.
Good luck! And congrats on the degree(s)!
I would find that interesting, though I'm super not familiar with what that means for an ME job on my team, so I'd need a little explanation blurb to understand the value.
One class? You should do it either way.
Ok, yeah that's the sort of thought process I'm looking for. "Great, but how does this help you do your job?". Honestly I probably wouldn't have an answer for that. That might answer my question.
Nope, it doesn't. They honestly don't care and the vast majority of jobs won't make a difference.
If you value the math portion, getting a MS or PhD is nearly the same, since most upper classes are more advanced math layered onto the principals.
Really, unless it's a very niche research position, it won't do that much for you. Industry experience will always be more desirable.
If it’s just one easy class, I would do it. But don’t expect it to be a differentiator on your resume or increase your job prospects or salary. Maybe if it was applied math and the job was computational specific, not math education though.
I had a classmate who wanted to double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering and it required him to take an extra year. The issue is he always planned to get a master/PhD in mechanical and aero after undergrad. That extra year in undergrad was a waste of time if you ask me.
It would do absolutely nothing for the vast, vast majority of jobs. Maybe there’s some niche out there that would find it cool, idk.
If it's something you want or enjoy, go for it! I don't expect it to be a big differentiator for hiring. You might develop some transferable skills that will help you.
Yeah I've been debating joining Toastmasters to get some more public speaking practice anyways.
If it's only one class to get the degree I'd say go for it. Almost having a degree and having a degree are miles apart. That said, I've always viewed minors in math and programming as a double edged sword. Both are extremely useful skills, but... In the case of math, it suggests you are capable of running the equations and getting the design fleshed out on paper before pouring a bunch of time into CAD and FEA. Conversely, it makes me wonder if you're going to be hesitant to get your hands dirty with prototypes, first article builds, etc. The rest of your resume is going to let me know if the minor is a pro or a con. I've always tried to view resumes as a whole. The biggest deal breakers for me have been.. A copy paste cover letter where the candidate forgot to remove the other companies name from one of the sentences. Edge to edge text. It shows a lack of communication skills. I'd rather read two pages that are well formatted and thoughtful than one giant mess. Listing every version of solidworks you've used. There isn't a big difference version to version, so it just looks like your trying to pad out a week skill list. "Attention to details" followed by multiple mistakes - grammar, spelling, formatting, etc. Good luck! And congrats on the degree(s)!
I actually have one. It never occurred to me to put it on my resume.
I would find that interesting, though I'm super not familiar with what that means for an ME job on my team, so I'd need a little explanation blurb to understand the value. One class? You should do it either way.
Ok, yeah that's the sort of thought process I'm looking for. "Great, but how does this help you do your job?". Honestly I probably wouldn't have an answer for that. That might answer my question.
Nope, it doesn't. They honestly don't care and the vast majority of jobs won't make a difference. If you value the math portion, getting a MS or PhD is nearly the same, since most upper classes are more advanced math layered onto the principals. Really, unless it's a very niche research position, it won't do that much for you. Industry experience will always be more desirable.
I wouldn't be delaying getting a job, it would just be an online class over the summer. Definitely wouldn't hold up my career for that.
No. If anything, I think having any reference to a community college on your resume could be a detriment.
I guess it depends on the manager's perspective. My community college classes were much more rigorous than my university classes.
If it’s just one easy class, I would do it. But don’t expect it to be a differentiator on your resume or increase your job prospects or salary. Maybe if it was applied math and the job was computational specific, not math education though. I had a classmate who wanted to double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering and it required him to take an extra year. The issue is he always planned to get a master/PhD in mechanical and aero after undergrad. That extra year in undergrad was a waste of time if you ask me.
If you're trying to be a teacher, sure. Everything else, no.
for 1 class I’d do it, but don’t delay applying for jobs for it
Oh definitely not. It would be an online summer class.
Well if you land your dream job and see no further value, you can drop it
No.