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  • Why should you consider a career in renewable engineering?

    • 11 Aug 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    The importance of recycling, reducing our plastic usage and renewable energy is still just as important today as it was when it first made major headlines. So where do your skills come in?

  • Could temp roles be the right career move for you?

    • 7 Aug 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Temporary jobs are becoming more and more popular for job-seekers. Whether it is good for your career or not, that's up to you. Where short-term employment is not for everyone, you may find the jobs you get can have a great affects on your career.

  • How to take the next step in your career

    • 3 Jul 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Have you reached a point in your career where you're unsure on what to do next? This article is going to talk about what you can do to plan the next step in your career and how to go about it.

  • What has remote working taught you?

    • 9 Jun 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    What have you learnt from remote working and what should you be mentioning on your CV and during interviews?

  • 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. 

  • Balancing your job and degree

    • 5 Apr 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Working full-time can have its own challenges but throw a degree or apprenticeship into the mix and it can get a lot more confusing. How do you find the right balance?

  • Work training - it’s more than just technical skills

    • 22 Mar 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    We often forget that work training should go beyond your first day, week or month. It should be continuous. What skills should you invest in?

  • How to look for new job opportunities abroad

    • 17 Mar 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Have you been thinking about looking further afield for your next role? Maybe across the country or in a whole new one altogether?

  • How to plan your week day-by-day as a job seeker

    • 15 Feb 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    If you’re struggling with your job search or find it hard to keep a routine, why not try some of these suggestions?

  • How to build your personal brand online

    • 10 Feb 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When job seeking, having a positive online presence can be the key to a successful search. So, how do you go about building your personal brand online?

  • New things to learn in 2023

    • 11 Jan 2023
    • Charlotte Rogers

    The start of a new year may be the motivation you need to try or learn something new. Why not try a new skill? You never know where it can take you!

  • December Career Advice Round-Up

    • 28 Dec 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    December can be a busy month and the festivities can sometimes get in the way of your job search. If you've missed any, here are December's articles.

  • Use your skills to inspire the next generation

    • 14 Dec 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Have you ever thought about where your engineering career could take you? We spoke to Ruth and Chris, about their experiences of re-training and how you can kickstart your teaching career.

  • Returning to a former employer

    • 7 Nov 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Returning to a former employer can seem like a tricky subject at first, but why? This article discusses the advantages of returning to an old company for a new role.

  • What is Biomedical engineering and why should you consider it?

    • 19 Oct 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Biomedical engineering is all about using problem-solving techniques to engineer advances in biology and medicine. Are you considering a role in this sector?

  • Why should you consider a career in agricultural engineering?

    • 21 Sep 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Much like other engineering sectors, agricultural combines the knowledge of multiple types of engineering in one place. So, why should you consider it?

  • What are the benefits to temporary and part-time roles?

    • 16 Sep 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    A ‘typical’ 9-5 full time job isn’t for everyone. So, why should you consider temporary or part-time roles?

  • Skills you may have forgotten you have

    • 19 Aug 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When we start job seeking, we tend to put a lot more focus on certain skills than others. Likelihood is you probably hone a lot more skills that you should be shouting about on your CV.

  • How to become an aerospace engineer

    • 5 Aug 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    A career in aerospace engineering can lead you to working with cutting edge technology and working for some amazing employers. This article is all about aerospace engineering and what it can offer you.

  • Professional registration Categories

    • 22 Jul 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When deciding whether to apply for professional registration, the IET are licenced to award four different categories. Which one would be best for you and your career?