Overview

You’ll find that there are a huge number of engineering roles and specialisms to choose from across a range of industries, including: aerospace, automotive, chemicals, consumer goods and construction. In engineering, your job title could be the same as your degree discipline, for example mechanical engineer, or it could be based around a particular stage of the engineering process, for example design engineer. Engineering is suitable for you if you find satisfaction in solving challenging problems. Explore opportunities in engineering here .

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Build an engineer’s skills set

Discover the essential skills engineering employers look for and the ways in which you can build these.

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Get experience in engineering with an internship

FAQs

Having hands-on experience in the industry is important for engineering students. It shows your commitment, shows you know what to expect and will give you an opportunities to use your skills in a real life environment. Having relevant experience in engineering will make you more desirable for future employers once you finish your degree.

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So you didn’t get the engineering internship you wanted? You can still develop your skills

Careers advice and planning

A formal placement while on holidays from college is desirable experience to get, but placements are limited. If your application doesn’t succeed, don’t panic, use the time to acquire skills which will enhance your appeal to potential employers.

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Working life as an engineer

Careers advice and planning

What is working life like as a graduate engineer?

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Graduate careers advice: you and your civil engineering degree

Degree subjects

As well as the construction industry, a civil engineering degree will equip you for a career in the financial, business and management sectors.

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Internships are a great way to build up work experience early on in your career. They can also lead to a graduate job offer.

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Learn how to succeed in graduate interviews and assessment centres with our advice on answering tricky interview questions, on the essential research you need to do before an interview and on tackling assessment day exercises.

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Navigating job offers and working life can be tricky early on in your career. Learn all about job offers, what to ask and how to ace your first role.

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Discover and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for. Explore career advice and find the tools to help you develop and showcase your potential.

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