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  • How to prepare for a performance review

    • 12 May 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Understanding why you have performance reviews and how you can prepare can help you make the most of these meetings, rather than fear them. 

  • How to answer the ‘How do you work in a team?’ interview question

    • 10 Mar 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Teamwork is a skill that a lot of employers look for and value in their employees, so when they ask this question, be ready to tell them exactly why you are the right fit for this job.

  • Working in the RAF isn't what you think it is

    • 11 Apr 2022

    Nearly 40 per cent of the RAF is made up of engineers – and you could be one of them in just four months.

  • Discover new roles, varied projects & the work-life balance for you. Join us as a Systems Engineer

    • 25 Mar 2022

    As QinetiQ grows, our opportunities get more and more exciting. Join us as a Systems Engineer and you’ll be exposed to an ever-growing range of projects plus an open, inclusive environment. Want to find out more?

  • A Day in the Life of Nick James

    • 11 Jan 2022
    • Nick James Executive Engineer at BAE Systems

    Nick James is the Executive Engineer at BAE Systems. Are you thinking of a new career with BAE Systems? In this article, Nick discusses his typical day at work and some of the opportunities currently available. Keep reading to discover your new career.

  • At Equinix, I’m Safe, I Belong, & I Matter

    • 1 Sep 2021
    • Emma Hayden; Equinix

    Emma Hayden shares her journey of transitioning while working as a data center technician at Equinix in Manchester. Keep reading to find out more about her experiences and how Equinix helped her throughout!

  • Dornan Group – How I got here with Neill O’Connor

    • 30 Nov 2020

    We spoke to Neill O’Connor about his experiences with Kantor Energy, a subsidiary of the Dornan Engineering Group. He has been the Design Manager since joining the organisation in 2015. Keep reading to find out more!

  • Protecting the armed forces with safety engineering

    • 16 Nov 2020

    As a Safety Engineer at Defence Equipment and Support, Sophie Tredwell plays a vital role in ensuring the equipment used by the armed forces is safe and offers the best possible protection. Find out about her journey into engineering, what her day job involves and why she loves it in this article.

  • Dr Mikela Chatzimichailidou CEng - From academic to industry engineer: a CEng journey

    • 28 Oct 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Parallel to her move from academia to industry, Dr Mikela Chatzimichailidou worked towards becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

  • My experience: Job seeking after graduation

    • 31 Jul 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Job seeking after university can be difficult, it’s a whole new world and definitely different to studying. We spoke to engineering graduate Alessio Carfora about his own experiences after graduating from Coventry University in 2019.

  • How I found a job in a new sector during the Covid-19 pandemic

    • 27 May 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Xuan Wang is one of many who has managed to secure a job during this pandemic. We understand that your job search might not be going as smoothly as you wanted due to these events, but we want to let you know that it is possible! Keep reading for some tips and guidance on how to go about your job search and find a role for you!

  • Dyson – Our Personal Care Engineers

    • 27 Jan 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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!

  • 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.

  • There’s nothing ordinary about Arm

    • 14 Oct 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Arm® technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. Keep reading for more information about Arm and what they do.

  • How I Got Here - CERN

    • 11 Apr 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    We spoke to Saida Thamya Khan about her engineering career so far, why she chose the engineering industry and how her current employer fuels her ambition for engineering. She is currently a Senior Fellow for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment and also for the Electromagnetic Calorimeter.