Applications and interviews

Technical interviews for graduate engineering jobs

With the right preparation you can feel confident to talk technical in interviews and land your graduate engineering job. Experienced engineering manager Jan Sisson explains typical lines of questioning.

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Make a top job of graduate engineering interviews and assessment centres

Find out how to impress graduate engineering recruiters at job interviews or assessment centres with our advice.

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Giving presentations at engineering assessments: tips for job-seeking graduates

You may be asked to do a presentation as part of an assessment centre for a graduate engineering job. Use our top tips to build your confidence and structure a pithy presentation.

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Numerical tests for graduate engineering jobs

Surprisingly, engineering graduates don't always score highly on numerical tests. To beat the competition and bag that job you'll need to get to grips with the figures.

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How graduates can engineer great online job applications

Graduate engineers who submit well written, accurate applications immediately upgrade their chances of being called in for a job interview.

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CVs and covering letters: convince engineering recruiters you’re perfect for their graduate job

Some engineering employers, notably smaller organisations, prefer job applications in the form of a CV and covering letter. Find out how graduates can get theirs to top the recruiter's pile.

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Researching graduate employers: boost your chances and get that engineering job!

Graduate recruiters favour candidates who understand their business. Even a modest amount of time spent researching relevant engineering employers can increase your chances of success in applications and job interviews.

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The skills job-hunting engineers must show graduate recruiters

HR specialist Jane Lees reveals which skills recruiters expect to see in successful graduate engineers and gives tips on how you can demonstrate them at interviews and assessments.

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