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Assessment centres: the key competences graduate engineers must prove they possess
HR specialist Jane Lees reveals which skills recruiters test for at engineering assessment centres and how to demonstrate them.
How to write the perfect engineering CV and cover letter
Use our engineering CV and covering letter examples and our advice to help you fine tune your own CVs and covering letters.
Travel opportunities for graduate engineers: UK and abroad
Considering engineering graduate jobs abroad? There are lots of opportunities for engineers to work overseas. Or you could find a job that involves travel within the UK.
What to plan for your summer if you can't find an engineering internship
If you don’t have an engineering placement lined up for the summer, boost your employability through shorter work experience stints and other activities.
Engineering assessment centres: what to expect and tips for success
An assessment centre is usually the final step in securing an engineering graduate job or internship. Find out what tasks to expect and how to prepare.
Engineering professional bodies: how to make the most of your student membership
We asked the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers about joining professional engineering institutions as a student and how your membership can help with your degree and graduate job hunt.
Consulting or contracting: which civil engineering job is right for you?
Which type of graduate civil, structural or building services engineering employer would suit you best? Our guide to how a project gets built and our 'civil engineering contractor v. consultant' tool can help you choose.
What jobs can you do with an electronic engineering degree?
Careers for electronic engineering graduates can be found in a range of industries, from automotive to utilities. Electronic engineers are also sought by IT companies.
What jobs can you do with an electrical engineering degree?
Graduates with electrical engineering degrees can choose from careers in a wide range of engineering industries. Here’s what you could do in each.
What are the best graduate engineering companies to work for?
How do you decide which is the best engineering company for you to join? We reveal student engineers’ most popular employers – but ultimately your choice of workplace will depend on the industry you want to work in, the career you want to have and the life you want to lead.
Engineering work experience: a beginner's guide
An engineering placement year or summer internship will impress employers and help you with career decisions. Non-engineering work experience is useful too.
Technical interviews: show off your civils degree
Read on to discover the technical interview questions and assessment centre exercises you might be given by a civil or structural engineering employer – and, vitally, our handy tips on how to prepare for them.
