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6 key steps to getting a graduate job in engineering

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No one said finding your first job would be easy but if you follow this guide you’ll be well placed to go after that engineering role of your dreams.

You’ve probably heard that the UK has a shortage of engineers. But that doesn’t mean getting a graduate job in engineering is easy.

What employers really mean by a “shortage” is that there aren’t enough engineers with the right mix of technical ability, personal skills and practical experience in specific areas.

But with the right mix of research, planning and action, you can make yourself very attractive to companies who are desperate to find the right people to make their businesses grow.

Here’s our introductory guide on how to find and secure your dream graduate job in engineering.

If you want to finish your degree and go straight into a job you’ll need to have used your university time effectively to build up your CV. Of course this means getting a good academic result – many employers won’t look at anything below a 2.1 – but also carrying out work experience and taking part in extra-curricular activities. You didn’t think this would be easy, did you?

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