Unlike many technology-based careers, being an engineer is guaranteed to provide you with work. All types of engineer are in demand both here and abroad.

You can work for an industrial firm, a contractor, a consultant, a local authority, central government, the Armed Services or a non-government organisation. They all need engineers.

Graduate jobs in chemical, energy and mining engineering

The oil, gas, chemical, biochemical and pharmaceutical industries are looking for good graduate engineers. Chemical engineers are required to design much of the plant, mechanical engineers to fashion and build it and electronic engineers to introduce control systems.

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Graduate jobs in civil and structural engineering

In civil and structural engineering there is an acute shortage of graduates and abundant projects at home and abroad.

Plans to develop airports, construct ever more housing, maintain motorways, improve the rail system and install wind turbines are among the many areas in which civil and structural engineers are desperately required. Increased flooding has also provided more work in recent years.

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Graduate jobs in electrical and electronic engineering

Electronic and electrical engineers saw a slump in demand for their services following the bursting of the dotcom bubble and the major cash flow problems experienced by telecommunications companies after paying for licences. However, demand is increasing for their skills which are also used in many other industries.

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Graduate jobs in mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineers can find work in virtually every industry. Processing equipment and manufactured articles all need their expertise in design, development and manufacture.

The aeronautical industry has been going through difficult times since September 11 but despite that all the major firms, like Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, continue to recruit.

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Top tips for engineering graduates

To be successful you will have to demonstrate much more than academic ability. Recruiters look for good team players who can communicate their engineering ideas to people at all levels and in all walks of life.

If you’re a flexible, adaptable problem solver with a touch of ingenuity and creativity you can expect many invitations to selection days.

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