SECTOR SPOTLIGHT ON ENGINEERING
How to Apply for Graduate Engineering Jobs & Schemes ?
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Ready to kick start your career in the engineering sector ? Careermap has a wealth of graduate engineering jobs and schemes from the UK ’ s top employers . Head to our website to search and apply . Want to stand out from the crowd ? Work experience is a great way to do so ! It ’ s no secret that the graduate market is extremely competitive but one thing is for sure , employers love work experience ! It highlights your passion , commitment and determination for the sector .
Engineering Work Experience
Work experience is a great way to wow your future employers ! There are a number of different routes to securing work experience . These programmes are typically structured and enable you to rotate around different areas to help you to gain exposure to non-technical and technical aspects of the sector . Let ’ s explore the range of work experience options available to you :
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Placements in Engineering
• For : 2nd or 3rd years
• Duration : 5-13 months
• When to apply : Sep-May
What to Expect ? You should typically apply for an engineering placement in your 2nd year at university , where you will then take a year out to work in the engineering sector before starting your 3rd year . This doesn ’ t always have to be a full year , some employers will offer placements which last the duration of a semester so take this into consideration when applying .
Doing an engineering placement will give you the opportunity to make your graduate application shine and give you plenty to talk about in your graduate interview .
Engineering Internships
• For : All students
• Duration : 4-16 weeks
• When to apply : Sep-Mar
Work experience is a great way to wow your future employers ! There are a number of different routes to securing work experience .
What to Expect ? An engineering internship typically lasts between 4 and 16 weeks . They are usually undertaken in between academic years and give you the opportunity to find out what life in the engineering sector is really like .
Both work experience schemes are a chance to build a network of engineering contacts , while gaining essential experience and skills to help fast-track your graduate career .
Useful Links
There is a number of organisations who provide support and advice for aspiring engineers , follow the links below for further information :