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If you would like to do further research into this sector, the following webpages may be useful.  

• - provides an interesting overview of the UK Engineering Sector, together with a range of articles on topics such as the ‘biggest challenges faced by the sector’.
• - broad selection of information, ranging from job descriptions, job adverts and tips on how to answer typical engineering interview questions.
• has sections devoted to graduate trends and opportunities within the sector.
• - FREE membership for students and provides useful careers advice and topical articles on employers and initiatives within Civil Engineering.
• ‘’ - a useful section that describes the range of job roles within the sector e.g. the difference between Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering.
• - free magazine and website aimed at electrical engineers, project managers and consultants with topical news regarding the industry.
• - Blogs, articles and vacancies relevant to the world of electronics.
• - news, technical and market insights and information on the latest projects in the modern building services sector.
• - latest engineering news in the areas of engineering business, technology and innovation.
• - website for STEM students that includes a specific section promoting women in STEM job opportunities, employers and events to female students.
• - news and information website for the engineering community in the UK, including a daily digest of the top business, technology and product stories from the EE Times Network, a worldwide network of journalists and reporters focused exclusively on the electronics industry.
• - news, insight and a jobs section specific to Civil Engineering.
• - covers control, instrumentation and automation. Of particular use is the site find search engine, dedicated to ten key industry sectors, which you can search to find engineering companies operating in the sector.

Making contacts is essential for success in this and other sectors. Many jobs in this field come through networking and speculative applications. You could start by speaking with the experts – find out what they did after graduation and contact them for advice.  

Making contacts for work shadowing, informational interviews and speculative applications 

To help increase your networks who may also be able to suggest ways to gain experiences look at: 

• Ask an Alum: A fuss-free way to connect with Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ alumni to ask careers questions. 
• Career Mentor Scheme: A popular employability scheme which matches a student or graduate with an experienced professional, for sector insight and one-to-one careers advice and guidance, over a 6-month period. 

Recruitment fairs, careers fairs, open days, talks, and events give insights and opportunities to make contacts.  For details of future events visit . If you have not yet activated your account, select the Single Sign On (SSO) option and follow the onscreen instructions.  

Many major graduate recruiters have policies and processes that are proactive in recruiting graduates from diverse backgrounds. To find out the policies and attitudes of employers that you are interested in, explore their equality and diversity policies and see if they offer or are recognised for their policy by such indicators as or as a .  

The UK law protects you from discrimination due to your age, gender, race, religion or beliefs, disability or sexual orientation and more. For further information on the Equality Act and to find out where and how you are protected, as well as information on what you need to do if you feel you have been discriminated against, visit the  

To learn more about how to share details of a disability with an employer and the support you can receive applying for jobs and work experience visit our equality and diversity page. 

Further information  

• Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) – Supporting engineering students and recent graduates from under-represented backgrounds into employment. Learn more .
• Women’s Engineering Society (WES) mentoring programme for women in engineering.
• (Women into Science & Engineering) Advocacy and careers support to promote gender equity in STEM. Learn more.
• Scotland-based organisation promoting gender equality across STEM with training and peer networking.