What(s) do one need to function as an intrumentation engineer?

Hi everyone,
Please i need help on this topic. I am a graduate (engineering) and want to enter into instrumentation. Apart from what we studied in school about process controls, what do one actually need to function well in this area, or get job in this section of engineering. What do companies need one to have before he/she can be accepted.
Please help.

Thanks for your constructive replies.

Shalom.

Either u go do a masters or if u r luck to work in a morden process or manufacturing plant as a trainee engr.The truth is dat d sectors is really run by technicians except in d oil and gas.when u get into control design and automation then u r gettin to wr a person wit a B.eng shld be.There is so much I can tell u but dont know wr to start u can call me on 08062159420 for more details cos dis happens to be my feild for d past 2 yrs now.caio

http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_o...evelopment.jsp

check that site for more information....you could also click on the entry requirements and other options at the right side of the page.....

A short practical course would also not be a bad idea.....

I am really greatful to your most needed replies - sugarman and nutswoody - i appreciate your efforts a lot. Great.