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Five tips on getting a graduate QS job, by a graduate quantity surveyor
Edward Shryane is a graduate quantity surveyor at Gardiner & Theobald LLP. He recalls the process through which he got his job and shares what he learned from the experience.
Applications tip for quantity surveyors: know how consultancies and contractors differ
Not knowing whether you are applying to a contractor or a consultant can seriously harm your quantity surveying job prospects. We explain what you need to know for graduate applications and interviews.
What can I do with a criminology degree?
What careers can you do with a criminology degree and what skills does it give you? Discover job options for criminology graduates across a range of sectors.
Careers that make a difference
Find out about careers that you’ll find fulfilling and rewarding if you want to help people and make a difference.
The skills needed for an investment management career, by Baillie Gifford
Three people on Baillie Gifford graduate schemes tell us the degree subject, skills and experiences needed for investment management careers.
So-so salaries, satisfying careers: what graduate engineers think of their jobs
Graduate engineers tell us they have job satisfaction, despite the fact they could earn more in other industries. Highlights include good work/life balance and interesting work.
Why I chose EY to kick-start my career in Assurance
Emily Strange and Anthony Hickling joined EY’s Assurance Graduate Programme in different regions. They explain how training in a regional office has allowed them to learn their profession, gain qualifications and skills, and make an impact beyond their core role.
Electronic engineering: industry sector overview
Engineers in the electronics industry may work in different areas: design of the chips, layout, manufacturing, packaging, testing and field support engineering, says Adam Malpass, a senior analog design engineer at Dialog Semiconductor.
Myths of a job as a graduate consultant
A consultant from Teneo Consulting addresses five of the most common assumptions made about graduate careers in management consulting.
Electronics engineer: job description
Electronics engineers design and develop products that are powered by electricity.
Recruiter (in house): job description
In-house recruiters fill their employer’s vacancies with the best people. Find out more about what this involves, the salary you can expect and the skills and qualifications you’ll need.
Water engineer: job description
Water engineers focus on projects relating to water management, ensuring water can be used by individuals and organisations, and that it does not cause damage.
