Just started as a GET at a large MNC — what should my career path look like?

I’m 22, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, and I’ve recently joined one of the largest MNCs in the automotive/manufacturing sector as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET).

Since I’m just starting out, I’m not really sure what direction I should take with my career.

Should I stay in the core engineering/manufacturing field and build my career around it, or should I eventually move into something else?

If moving out of the core field is a better option, what fields would you recommend and how should I make that transition? Would it be management, supply chain, consulting, finance, technology, or something completely different?

I’m not looking for a quick switch. I want to understand what people who have been in the industry would consider a good long-term career path from my position.

If you were 22, starting as a GET at a large MNC, what path would you choose for yourself?

Posted Sep 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

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