The world is changing fast and we’re recruiting new careers that didn’t exist 5 or even 1 year ago. Although it’s exciting it can also be challenging to keep up and plan careers in engineering. …
Marine Engineering is wide-ranging, exciting and at the cutting edge of technology. The challenges facing the sector including emissions, fuel diversification and communications are developing fast and you could be at the forefront of the …
As the summer break is drawing to a close it may have just occurred to some graduates that the ominous world of work lays ahead. Fear not engineering graduates, your skills are in demand and …
Chemical engineering is a highly sought after profession. Chemical engineers are employed in many sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and FMCG. If you’re thinking about a career in chemical engineering, whether you’re applying for undergraduate …
The automotive industry is competitive but if you have a passion for transport and a technical mind you should find the perfect role. From garage mechanics to high-performance car designers the diversity of jobs is …
Roles in robotics are varied and you certainly don’t need a robotics degree to enter the industry. Forget the futuristic androids of sci-fi, robots are more and more part of everyday life. From health care …
Biotech is a very broad term that refers to the use of biological systems to develop new products and processes. Biotech is part of everyday life from the food we eat to the medicines we …
We’re here to support you in your aerospace career. Since our move to Farnborough, one of the leading hubs of aerospace in the UK, we have been reminded what a vital industry it is to …
Manufacturing is a broad term that often conjures up visions of the soulless production line of the twentieth century. Production line jobs certainly still exist but the sector has a diverse range of roles for …
We’ve been moving more into hiring IT and finance professionals recently and from our traditional base of lab or factory-based workers we noticed the change in skills required. Particularly in the world of IT contractors, …
Software developer CVs have a tendency to emerge as a list of technical skills with little insight into the person behind them. Sure it’s important to get all those platforms and techniques down but a …
Applying for a new job is a stressful process, but it’s important to maintain control of the stress and stop it from working against you. It’s Stress Awareness Week and as recruiters, we deal with …
There is nothing more demoralising than the phrase ‘needs industry experience’ when you spot that perfect job and know that you are amply qualified but just haven’t worked outside of academia. As recruiters, we find …
It feels like Artificial Intelligence is in the news almost every day, with new advances being reported one after the other. It is also accepted by pretty much everyone that the field can only continue …
Civil engineers create the infrastructure our country is built on. They design roads, railways, bridges, public buildings, power plants, water management, off-shore facilities and much much more. The chancellor announced a huge investment in government …
If you’re finishing your compulsory education or further education you may be told that university is the only option if you want to pursue a career in science. The vast majority of the candidates we …
Okay, we’re not going to give you (much) folksy wisdom about how to deal with rejection. This post is about getting perspective, planning for the future and hardening yourself for the inevitable low points. They …
To graduate with a maths degree is something to be proud of. Employers will know that maths graduates are bright, haven’t taken the easy option and have an aptitude for logic and problem-solving that is …
Most of us have stuck in roles for too long, not quite ready to make the leap, no longer motivated. The new year brings a moment of reflection and now is the time to start …
It’s probably fair to say that working in agriculture does not have the same glamour to it as joining a Silicon Valley start-up, at least to the average person on the street. But jobs in …
Thinking about applying for a graduate scheme? The time has long since passed when a university degree guaranteed a great job so it’s important to research all avenues before you graduate. Graduate schemes have become …
Is a science management role right for you? It may involve a pay increase, you may have an elevated job title but is it really what you want? It is easy to confuse motives for …
Engineers are sought after in the UK and internationally. Salaries across the broad spectrum of engineering are high and rank well for job security. Don’t, however, let complacency hinder your chances of landing the dream …
The recent coronavirus crisis has really highlighted the difference in British engineering companies in how they look after their staff. Jobs that seemed totally secure disappeared overnight, corporate giants like British Airways have been significantly …
Our clients are increasingly emphasising soft skills when defining their requirements, but what does this mean and how can you maximise your chances of getting your dream job? What are soft skills? Soft skills are …
We all aim to make a great impression when we start a new job but for a contract role, it’s essential to make an impact as you don’t necessarily have the time to rectify a …
FinTech is expanding fast and more and more exciting roles are being created. Already the way we did banking, bought insurance or exchanged currency five years ago feels like some sort of technological dark age. …
On 23rd June it will be International Women in Engineering Day. We thought we’d celebrate by profiling some of the greatest British women in engineering history. They are an inspiration to us all! Sarah Guppy (1770-1852) …