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 take but it is also essential in the battle to reverse climate change and protect our environment. Biotechnology has always existed …
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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 people with extremely diverse skill sets. What is manufacturing? Manufacturing is generally considered to be the processing of raw materials …
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 technology. Investment is being made in marine in the UK and as an island nation there is a shortage of …
We live in uncertain times and as the cost of living crisis looms, more and more people are questioning their career choices. The ‘Great Resignation’ refers to the increasing trend for long-term staff to up and leave. For SMEs, a few key resignations can be disastrous. Some fortunate industries can increase wages and perks but …
Neurodiversity is a hot topic amongst HR professionals but what does it mean and how do you implement understanding across your hiring activities. The term, ‘neurodiversity’ was coined in 1998 by Australian sociologist, Judy Singer. It is a new concept and its definition is contested, but it is important to recognise difference. Understanding neurodiversity is …
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. Within the world of engineering, these are a few of the avenues on the rise and could provide extraordinary career …
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 courses, embarking on an apprenticeship, recently graduated or considering a career change, these are our tips for a successful application. …
Alan Sugar may not approve of hybrid working or adjusted timetables but the rest of us are pretty excited about the sudden willingness of organisations to consider creative changes to our working lives. In some industries, remote working has been standard practice for years, and for others, it had seemed an impossibility until COVID struck. …
The COVID pandemic has put unprecedented stress on the NHS, which was already struggling to maintain services. Hiring is really challenging for our health service at the moment and many people would love a job that truly benefits people. Clearly, you can’t become a surgeon without extensive medical training. Still, there are plenty of non-medical …
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 a well-polished CV may be all that sits between you and your dream job. These are our top tips for …