I have two questions regarding design institutes
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I’ve been around on this forum for some time now, and I often pay attention to everyone’s opinions regarding design firms and such. Those that are said to be quite outstanding are Chengdu Chengda, Beijing SEI, and Shanghai Huisheng. At the schools in Beijing SEI, seniors usually go there every year, and their treatment there is quite average. At least in Beijing, I think it’s quite average; I’ve heard that after working for almost two years, a junior specialist can manage to make ends meet. At least it’s not as miraculous as what’s said in the altars. I had heard from friends at Sichuan University about Chengda before; it was said to offer very good benefits. This year, one of my seniors went there for an interview and was assigned to the pipeline department, but he later rejected the offer. What I’d like to ask now is how things are at Huisheng; aside from the salary, it doesn’t really make much sense to ask about salary in Shanghai. I just want to ask about the general path one takes once they enter, whether there are any campus recruitment opportunities each year, and when they usually take place If you know, let me know
I’d admire you if you could get into SEI~~
It depends on how you view this issue. Don’t just talk about good benefits or opportunities for growth; it’s one’s own efforts that determine success in terms of development. Isn’t the situation in the piping field quite good right now? If you go in, it’s like becoming a professional leader, taking on an important role – can you do that? That is, when graduate students start working, it’s likely that they won’t even understand the basics after a few years, and they may not be able to compete with undergraduates when it comes to creating diagrams. These design institutes are no longer enrolling large numbers of students.
I know people who work at a branch under Huisheng; the salary there is very low, and it’s barely enough to cover living expenses if you have higher expenses. I’m not sure about the situation at the headquarters, but personally I think Chengda is a good option
Design institutes should be seen as project-based organizations; the more and larger the projects, the more money there will be, although the basic salaries are usually very low. It’s estimated to be around 3-4K
The original poster is actually right – SEI isn’t as amazing as people claim it to be. It becomes more mysterious just because people can’t get access to it. In fact, its advantages are pretty limited: 1. First and foremost, its technical capabilities are unquestionable. 2. **Large state-owned enterprises: stable. 3. Located in Beijing, it allows for the resolution of household registration issues. 4. Beijing is the capital city, and many people want to go there... In fact, it’s not possible to obtain a residence permit there within at least 3 years; one has to wait in line……
I didn’t think I could get into SEI, and besides, Shizhen isn’t here. I just don’t think it’s as miraculous as everyone says. The interpersonal relationship component is relatively large. Moreover, the capital city cannot bear it. I agree with the view on the 4th floor, but I think no one can become a professional supervisor right from the start, right? Those responsible for the design flaws must take accountability. Another point is that it is generally believed that starting with design work, without any workshop experience, limits the level of design capability. But it’s very difficult to think about doing design once you’re at a manufacturing company; I wonder what others think about this
Personally, I think: if you’re in a large design institute now, focus on learning design; if you’re working in production, then concentrate on gaining work experience, as it can only be accumulated day by day
Reply to 9# ddc8325: I strongly agree. We can’t just pursue whatever field we like; instead, we should love what we do, not only for a living but also for our personal value
The last edit to this post was made by wtu123 on 2011-3-25 at 11:53. Reply to 8# sevenbb: It’s not enough to just have the ambition to work in such a field; there’s still a chance to get a job at Huisheng. If you don’t believe it, you’ll find out when you look for a job after graduation. Moreover, it takes more than two or three years to achieve anything meaningful in design work; during those initial years, one has to study intensively*~~