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  • The importance of diversity in engineering - BAE Systems

    • 5 Feb 2025

    Engineering teams are shaping the future of our world and one of the key ingredients to their success is diversity. This means bringing together people from different backgrounds who can contribute a wide range of ideas.

  • STEAM: Incorporating arts into STEM education could help close the engineering skill gap

    • 3 Feb 2025

    The importance of teaching STEM-based subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) in schools cannot be overstated, particularly in light of major skill gaps faced by some industries in the UK. Introducing children to STEM principles at a young age fosters early interest and can pave the way for future careers in engineering.

  • How to explain your CV career gap to a potential employer

    • 24 Jan 2025

    There’s nothing wrong with taking take a career break for various reasons, but it’s important to know how to discuss these issues when dealing with potential employers in job interviews.

  • How to tailor your LinkedIn profile for engineering jobs

    • 17 Jan 2025

    LinkedIn stands out as the top social network for professionals and sees widespread use by recruiters searching for new talent. If you're on the job hunt and don't have a profile yet now's the time to set one up.

  • 2025: Engineers face an uncertain jobs market, but high demand persists for those with the right skills

    • 6 Jan 2025

    With the engineering sector always at the cutting edge of science and technology, the jobs market can be subject to major changes year-on-year and 2025 is no exception. This post looks at what is in store for engineering jobseekers in the coming year.

  • Rescheduling a job interview

    • 16 Dec 2024

    While receiving an interview offer can be exciting, being forced to reschedule can be daunting for many job-seekers. While some view it as a misstep, if handled professionally with a clear explanation, it’s often understood by employers.

  • The importance of cyber security roles at BAE Systems

    • 5 Dec 2024

    Technology is evolving at an amazing pace but so are the threats we face from cyber criminals. Governments and businesses across the globe are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems. This makes the work of cyber security teams more important than ever.

  • Engineering jobs you can do without a degree

    • 4 Dec 2024

    People often think you need a degree to enter engineering. This isn't true. Many engineering jobs pay well and offer satisfaction without requiring college.

  • L3Harris UK Holds First Early Careers Networking Event

    • 3 Dec 2024

    L3Harris Technologies, one of the world’s largest defence companies, held its first networking event for early career professionals this summer in the UK.

  • National Engineering Day 2024: What sectors are most in demand?

    • 26 Nov 2024

    National Engineering Day, which took place on 13 November, is designed to shine a light on engineering jobs and show how the field helps build a lasting forward-thinking future. It calls on young people, teachers, and industry heads to see engineering as more than work – it’s a way to make real change.

  • “To whom it may concern” and other cover letter mistakes

    • 22 Nov 2024

    We all know that we should tailor our applications to the individual jobs we apply for. This means not sending the same blanket CV and cover letter to every job posting.

  • What key skills should I highlight on my engineering CV?

    • 31 Oct 2024

    The UK engineering job market is tough, no matter if you’re new to the field or have years of experience under your belt.

  • Generative AI expected to accelerate entry-level career progress across industries

    • 25 Oct 2024

    A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute shows that workers and bosses are excited about how AI could shake up starter jobs across many fields.

  • Raft of engineering jobs set to come to the UK after International Investment Summit

    • 21 Oct 2024

    The UK plans to add almost 38,000 jobs, including those in engineering, and draw £63bn in investments after the International Investment Summit.

  • What’s needed to be a software engineer at BAE Systems?

    • 21 Oct 2024

    Software engineers are helping to shape the technology of the future and their work is more in demand than ever.

  • When is the best time to find a new engineer job? It depends on the sector…

    • 9 Oct 2024

    Looking for a new job can be boring and hard, but if you want to leave your current engineering job, searching at certain times of the year might make things much easier.

  • Government “must take a more strategic approach” to STEM education: EngineeringUK report

    • 2 Oct 2024

    As the UK strives to meet its ambitious net zero targets and achieve sustainable economic growth, the need for a robust pipeline of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more urgent, a report from EngineeringUK has said.

  • Engineer recruiting businesses to buck the digital skills shortage in school

    • 24 Sep 2024

    The current digital skills gap is costing the UK economy as much as £63 billion a year in potential GDP with only 61% of the active population in the UK having digital skills compared to 69.4% in the US.

  • Could you start your own engineering business?

    • 12 Sep 2024

    Many seasoned professional engineers dream of starting their own firms. Being your own boss includes the freedom to make decisions, select projects, and work with clients that align with your values and expertise.

  • MBDA - Unleash Your Potential in Engineering

    • 11 Sep 2024

    Electronic engineering is a powerful force at MBDA. The ingenuity of our team helps us deliver reliability, accuracy and excellence for defense solutions all around the world.