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  • Full-time VS Part-time; which is right for you?

    • 18 Jan 2021
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When life changes, you should work your professional life around your personal life. There are pros and cons to both full-time and part-time working hours and we've taken the time to write about them here! Keep reading to find out more.

  • Are you being yourself in your job?

    • 6 Nov 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    If you are able to feel comfortable and you bring your ‘whole self’ to work, it’s more likely that the work you do will be better. We have taken this opportunity to explain why you should want to be yourself and why it may be a positive choice for you and your career.

  • It’s not just solar panels and wind turbines... What does renewable engineering have to offer?

    • 23 Oct 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Sustainable engineering is everything it states in the name. It’s the process of designing or using systems that take energy and/or resources from sustainable sources and uses it for everyday use. We need to start doing what we can now to ensure the next generations are able to live comfortably. This all starts with you, the engineer.

  • Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start your job search now

    • 3 Jul 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When it comes to job seeking, you might be thinking that the easiest thing to do right now would be to pack up and start again when things go back to ‘normal’. But you need to make the most out of this situation and keep striving to find the right job for you! Employers are still hiring, and they are looking for candidates like you!

  • How to set career goals

    • 1 Jun 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    We are often told to set our own career goals, but it’s rare that we are told how. Having a clear vision of where you want your career to take you is very important when setting goals. Keep reading for some tips to help you set your goals and start achieving them!

  • How to become a first-choice candidate at a recruitment agency

    • 13 May 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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!

  • What are the benefits of e-learning for engineers?

    • 4 May 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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!

  • Is now the best opportunity you’ll ever have to learn some new skills online?

    • 6 Apr 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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.

  • What should you do when you lose confidence in your career?

    • 25 Mar 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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.

  • What are transferable skills?

    • 31 Jan 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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!

  • Benefits of fixed-term contracts

    • 6 Jan 2020
    • Charlotte Rogers

    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!

  • Should you have a job search strategy?

    • 16 Dec 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    At the beginning of any job search, you need to know what you want to gain from it and understand the goals you have set for yourself. Having a job search strategy isn’t as much work as it may sound, it’s all about planning your journey and figuring out how to make the most of it. Keep reading for our tips on how to get started.

  • Out of work activities employers actually want to see on your CV

    • 4 Nov 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    You can always take the time to try and improve the look of your CV and one way to do this is adding your out of work activities. Extra activities can demonstrate important skills that can be transferable to work. Keep reading to find out which of your interests you should be adding to your CV.

  • Professional Registration UK SPEC

    • 25 Oct 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Becoming professionally registered demonstrates your engineering competence and commitment. Keep reading for more advice and contacts who may be helpful to you and your application.

  • Why should I have a career development plan?

    • 18 Oct 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    A career development plan is a strategy used to assist professionals and help them to achieve their desired career goals. A development plan usually consists of both short-term and long-term goals and should be tailored to you. For tips and advice on where to start with your personal career development, click to keep reading.

  • Afternoon and evening routines that can help with your productivity at work

    • 6 Sep 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Whether it be nearing the end of the week or you’re just having a long day, we can all have times where our productivity at work is not the best. Keep reading for some tips on how to get into a routine that works for you and stay productive at work.

  • STEM Vs STEAM

    • 14 Aug 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    The importance of teaching STEM based subjects in schools is extremely high, but where do the arts fit in? Read more to find out how important it can be to include the arts and how they can help inspire more young people.

  • Should you be thinking about freelancing?

    • 6 Aug 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Having the ability to chose when and where you work is just one of the benefits that freelance workers have. To find out more, we spoke to some professionals and how they feel about their freelancing engineering career.

  • Everyday skills that are essential to an Engineering Career

    • 24 May 2019
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Engineering can require more than just your qualifications. There are some every day skills that will help you throughout your career. Some of these skills may come naturally to you and some may just take a bit of practise. Keep reading to know what some of these important skills are and how to use them within your career.

  • 5 tips for breaking into the tech & engineering industries

    • 31 Mar 2017
    • David Hicks, Specialist Trainer at Agil8

    With the tech sector currently employing close to 200, 000 people, and the engineering sector employing 5.5 million people across a wide variety of roles, it’s no surprise that these industries are much sought-after.