<br />
targetjobs.co.uk/engineering<br />
We are the UK's student<br />
mental health charity.<br />
We <br />
your own mental health, support<br />
others and create change.<br />
Student life<br />
is so different<br />
this year<br />
www.studentminds.org.uk<br />
@StudentMindsOrg<br />
For help through coronavirus visit studentspace.org.uk<br />
WELCOME<br />
2021<br />
Edition<br />
Editor's column<br />
Put yourself in the best possible position!<br />
This year, the coronavirus has brought about great change – and the<br />
engineering industry is not immune. Engineering companies across the<br />
UK have had to adapt their work environments and mitigate the effects of<br />
the pandemic on business.<br />
3<br />
We've also seen engineering employers transform their work and use their<br />
capabilities to fight the virus: from manufacturers switching to vital<b<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=1"> targetjobs.co.uk/engineering</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=2"> We are the UK's student mental health chari</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=3"> WELCOME 2021 Edition Editor's column Put your</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=4"> Sign in/register to: Organise your job search Get</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=5"> 3 Welcome to engineering </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=6"> 4 Finding your place in engineering Consider th</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=7"> 3. What do I want out of my job and working life?</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=8"> 6 Your essential engineering timeline We'd norm</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=9"> Winter Apply for any remaining internships</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=10"> 8 Applications & interview</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=11"> 9 Networking dos and don'ts It's a good idea to</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=12"> 10 The formula for application success Follow t</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=13"> 2. Tailor it to the employer The golden rule for </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=14"> 12 Your research checklist Researching employer</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=15"> FInd the right information </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=16"> 14 Constructing your CV and covering letter A s</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=17"> projects and your dissertation, any modules relev</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=18"> 16 Sample engineering CV and covering letter BEN</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=19"> Address the recipient by his or her title and sur</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=20"> 18 Interviewing 101: keep your cool Y </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=21"> Ti vi ps for Zoom and deo interviews 1. Choos</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=22"> 20 Take on your technical interview E ngineer</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=23"> A two-way street Approached in the right way, a t</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=24"> 22 Get up to speed with engineering assessment ce</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=25"> Each organisation will tailor the day to its</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=26"> 24 Eight skills engineering recruiters want Com</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=27"> Planning skills What it is At work, you may hav</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=28"> The Graduate Benchmark Tests provided by Assessm</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=29"> 27 Work experience IN T</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=30"> 28 Engineering work experience H </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=31"> ...or explore your options Apply for insight days</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=32"> </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=33"> 31 Exploring industries </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=34"> 32 Exploring industries Aero</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=35"> Fast-moving consumer goods What it is: The manufa</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=36"> 34 What jobs can you do with a mechanical enginee</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=37"> Rail A mechanical engineer in the rail industry w</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=38"> 36 What jobs can you do with an electrical engine</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=39"> Power generation An electrical engineer in the po</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=40"> 38 What jobs can you do with an electronic engine</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=41"> Power generation An electronic engineer in the po</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=42"> 40 What jobs can you do with a civil engineering </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=43"> The main industries or specialisms you could work</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=44"> 42 Engineering FAQs IN </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=45"> How do I become Advice from professionally regis</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=46"> 44 Qualifications required Each title requires ce</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=47"> Pathways to professional registration Recognised</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=48"> 46 Should I join a professional body? Joining a </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=49"> T here are a number of ways </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=50"> 48 Where in the world can I work? Engineering i</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=51"> Overseas placements Many other engineering employ</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=52"> 50 How much will I earn as an engineer? S </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=53"> Climbing the salary ladder With experience, you c</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=54"> 52 What can I do if I don't want to be an enginee</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=55"> Opportunities in different sectors </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=56"> </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=57"> 55 Postgraduate study I</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=58"> 56 Choosing your postgraduate qualification </a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=59"> Engineering employers value postgraduates for num</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=60"> Sign in/register to: Organise your job search Get</a>
<a title="TARGETjobs Engineering 2021 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/905ca5af?page=61"> More help... Now you've finished reading this p</a>