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Freelancing – how to start your freelance engineering career
- 22 May 2020
If you have thought it over and decided that freelancing is the right direction for your career, then there are a few things you should think about before starting your journey. We have some tips and ideas that can help your freelance engineering career get off to a great start and hopefully stay strong throughout!
How to become a first-choice candidate at a recruitment agency
- 13 May 2020
Using a recruitment agency can be an acquired taste, however, they do have a few tricks up their sleeve and can really help you on your job-seeking journey. If you have decided to ask for aid from a recruitment consultant, there are a few things you should be doing to help you stand out from the competition. Keep reading for tips and tricks!
How to get through an interview if you suffer with Anxiety
- 8 May 2020
Do you suffer from anxiety? There are some things you can be doing before a job interview to try and ease the effects of anxiety. It’s important to say that we are not experts in this field, I am simply talking from experience and what has helped me and people I know with this issue in the past.
What are the benefits of e-learning for engineers?
- 4 May 2020
Sometimes traditional in-class learning isn’t suitable for everyone, especially if you already have a very busy job. Online learning is a great way for engineers to learn new skills and develop their careers from the comfort of their own home. Could e-learning be the right choice for you? Keep reading to find out more!
How to find the perfect employer – if there even is one?
- 29 Apr 2020
Who would be your perfect employer and why? The answer is going to be different for everyone, because everyone will have different ideas as to what makes an employer a good one. We have some tips on how you can find the right employer for you and make sure you’re happy in your new role!
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Is now the best opportunity you’ll ever have to learn some new skills online?
- 6 Apr 2020
The job market can be a tough place and taking the opportunity to learn new skills online can really help you stand out in a large pool of applicants. We have some tips on why you should learn online and how you can find the right resources for you and your career.
Looking after your mental health whilst working from home
- 30 Mar 2020
The workplace has been evolving for a while now, but for some people, working from home has now been forced upon them by events beyond their control. Your mental health should always be a top priority, but now more than ever. There are things you can be doing on a daily basis to help you feel more comfortable at home, click to continue reading.
What should you do when you lose confidence in your career?
- 25 Mar 2020
Everyone can have times in their career where they either lose confidence in themselves, their job or both. The important thing is learning how to overcome these feelings. We have some tips on how you can understand why you are feeling this way and what you can do to change things.
Leonardo Apprenticeships: Inspiring Future Leaders
- 1 Mar 2020
Each year, Leonardo seeks to attract enthusiastic people to join one of their highly regarded apprenticeships programmes.
MBDA: Women and Girls in Science
- 24 Feb 2020
The goal of International Day of Women and Girls in Science is to challenge stereotypes and help women understand what they can bring to the industry. We spoke to Principle Design Verification & Certification Engineer here at MBDA*, Karen Mason about her experiences and what inspired her to become a part of the STEM industry.
5 different ways to job search
- 19 Feb 2020
Although online seems to be the most convenient and sometimes easier option for finding a job, it isn’t the only way you can find yourself a new role. We have some tips and ideas on other ways you can job search and get you away from your computer for a few hours.
Graduates – What kind of risks should you be taking in your job search?
- 10 Feb 2020
One of the biggest hurdles’ graduates and new job-seekers can have, is standing out from the crowd with little or no job experience. To stand out from the rest, you should be taking risks. We have some advice on what you can be doing to push yourself a little further to get the job you want.
Intelligence Agency Engineering
- 10 Feb 2020
Writing code isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when you think of spies, is it? Keep reading to find out more about roles in UK intelligence agencies and see if this could be the next step in your engineering career.
What are transferable skills?
- 31 Jan 2020
If you’re a job seeker, you have probably been told how important transferable skills are to have. But what are transferable skills and how should you present them on your CV? Keep reading for more information and our tips on how to include them on your CV!
Dyson – Our Personal Care Engineers
- 27 Jan 2020
Dyson engineers are focused on solving problems and creating better technologies for its customers. We caught up with Vice President of Personal Care, Paul Dawson, to learn more about Dyson and the opportunities they have for engineers. Click the link above to read the full article!
Exploring common myths about job-seeking
- 17 Jan 2020
If you’re job hunting right now and you think there is something getting in the way of your success, then keep reading. There are a few myths about job hunting that need to be straightened out. Hopefully then, you’ll feel more confident about your job search.
How can the IET help you in your early career?
- 13 Jan 2020
For many young engineers, the IET may be their first point of contact with the engineering community. We are there to help all engineers no matter what stage you are in your career, keep reading for more information and find out how we can help you.
The IET Female Trustees
- 10 Jan 2020
The IET has always been devoted to inclusion and diversity. The IET has a number of female trustees on the board and here they share insights into their experiences and advice for anyone at the start of their engineering career.
Benefits of fixed-term contracts
- 6 Jan 2020
Depending on what the company needs from you, the length of fixed-term contracts can differ, but they always tend to have a specific end date. Fixed-term jobs can develop into a variety of different opportunities that can benefit your career. Keep reading to find out why a fixed-term contract might be for you!
Flying high with Leonardo helicopters
- 1 Jan 2020
For hundreds of years the sea has been a major strategic channel for the transport of raw materials, goods and the exploitation of energy resources. Therefore, the defence of maritime interests has become a priority for many nations.
