From construction to automotive to biomedical careers, entry-level mechanical engineering jobs exist all around you. Find your entry point to the field with one of these jobs.

So, naturally, as an entry-level professional, your goal should be to craft a one-page résumé," Augustine told Business Insider. But that's hardly the case anymore.

It’s not uncommon for sought-after entry-level roles to receive hundreds of applications. As a recruiter on the other side of that process, I had to become ruthless in my shortlisting process ...