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Aerospace engineer: job description
Aerospace (aeronautical) engineers design, develop, modify and maintain planes and other flying craft, including military and civil aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, and weapons.
Software engineer: job description
Software engineers apply engineering principles to the development of software, from liaising with stakeholders on required functionality and features to improving and maintaining software post-release.
Work experience: a crucial way to get into graduate social work careers
Relevant work experience is a condition of entry onto most postgraduate social work courses. You'll be hard pushed to kickstart your social work career without it, so read on for some handy hints on how to make the most of it.
Social worker: job description
Social workers provide advice, support and resources to individuals and families to help them solve their problems.
Working in the United Arab Emirates
UK graduates who want to work in the UAE could consider looking for a job with a multinational company that has offices there, and will benefit from tax-free earnings.
Working in Switzerland
Keen to get a job in Switzerland after you graduate? Find out about the technical and language skills that will help you get hired and the standard of living you can expect.
Working in Sweden
UK students and graduates may find good work experience and job opportunities in Sweden’s thriving tech and manufacturing businesses, and will be attracted to the country’s high standards of living.
Working in Spain
There are opportunities for UK graduates in areas such as banking, construction and IT, as well as teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
Working in Saudi Arabia
UK graduates seeking work in Saudi Arabia could find jobs in the oil industry, with opportunities also available in areas such as healthcare, teaching and IT.
