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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?
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How to look for new job opportunities abroad
17/03/2023
Have you been thinking about looking further afield for your next role? Maybe across the country or in a whole new one altogether? -
If you’re struggling with your job search or find it hard to keep a routine, why not try some of these suggestions?
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How to build your personal brand online
10/02/2023
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
11/01/2023
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
28/12/2022
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. -
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.
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Returning to a former employer
07/11/2022
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. -
Biomedical engineering is all about using problem-solving techniques to engineer advances in biology and medicine. Are you considering a role in this sector?
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Much like other engineering sectors, agricultural combines the knowledge of multiple types of engineering in one place. So, why should you consider it?
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A ‘typical’ 9-5 full time job isn’t for everyone. So, why should you consider temporary or part-time roles?
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Skills you may have forgotten you have
19/08/2022
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
05/08/2022
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
22/07/2022
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? -
Engineering can highly benefit society and can bring your creative side. Albert Einstein said, “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been” So, what do you want to get from your engineering career?
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IET Advantage Schemes
04/07/2022
For members of the IET Advantage Schemes we are here to help you at each step of your engineering journey and sometimes, at the beginning is when things can feel the most difficult. -
Age or level of experience shouldn’t be something that gets in your way and we have some advice on why you shouldn’t be afraid to take the plunge and redirect your career in the way you want!
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Electrical engineering is a sector that focuses on the study, design and creation of equipment that use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Employers will always need more electrical engineers, so why not consider it?
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How to become a STEM Ambassador
20/06/2022
STEM Ambassadors are volunteers that can be from the industry, they could work or study in the field and they are passionate about passing on their passion to the next generation of STEM professionals. Could this be for you? -
Engineering is a vast career to choose and much like any other profession, there are common misconceptions about what certain jobs involve. When you think of chemical engineering, what do you imagine?