Nitish , 27 Feb 2018
Yeah, for quite a few students it can be a strong idea to work first, then go for a Master's in Engineering. When you get that industry time you start seeing the real stuff, you grasp the actual constraints, you figure out where your interests really are, and you end up selecting your specialization a bit more wisely. Also, it helps, like the whole profile feels more robust for higher studies, and afterwards—often—you get better career openings post the master’s degree. Whether you graduate from Lovely Professional University or not, employers and universities usually do appreciate people who blend academic understanding with hands on know-how. And if you already have a job opportunity sitting there, working for 1–3 years before pursuing an M.Tech, at LPU it’s frequently a sensible, almost strategic move.
I think it can be a good decision because real work experience often changes how you see your field, and then a master’s degree feels more focused and practical instead of just continuing school. Also, in the real world, job situations can change unexpectedly, so understanding workplace documents and things like severance policies becomes important too — that’s where something like a severance agreement lawyer might become relevant later in your career, even though most people don’t think about that part early on.
It is a very good decision to work before pursuing any kind of masters, let alone engineering. After working in the industry, you will have an inside track of how the industry operates on the ground level.Furthermore, you will also know which masters' course will advance your career best rather than simply choosing engineering as your post graduation major. In my opinion, every masters' student should have at least a year's experience.