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CGuide to a
areer in STEM
www.prospects.ac.uk
2020/21
LEARN ABOUT
EMERGING STEM CAREERS
DISCOVER WHAT’S
BEING DONE TO INCREASE
DIVERSITY IN THE SECTOR
OPPORTUNITIES FROM
TOP STEM EMPLOYERS
EXPLORE POSTGRADUATE
COURSE OPTIONS Prospects is now part of Jisc
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What’s inside
Guide to a Career in STEM 2020/21
STEM overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Diversity in STEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inside view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Finding STEM work experience . . . . . . . .
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What’s inside Guide to a Career in STEM 2020/21
LOVE WHAT YOU DO View our digital guides to gradu
The student journey With the range of service
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What does STEM mean? STEM stands for science, tec
DinivSeTrEsMity Wt hile a number of steps are bei
Employers need to adopt a culture of inclusivity
Inside view Aa fter completing the BA Business a
Why did you choose a STEM career? The aspect of m
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Science work experience As well as internships, A
STEM careers Ai s the world becomes more reliant
‘There has been increased demand for STEM-specifi
6e skills STEM mployers look for SoTEM employer
Adaptability As developments in STEM fields are r
FIND YOUR PERFECT CAREER Search jobs, graduate sc
TeomppSloTyEeMrs AT huge number of organisations
HCow has thOeVSIDTE-M19 ainfdfeucstterdy? Twhe co
Graduate recruitment As graduates look for work i
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Science Dk reaming of furthering your scientific
WwihthatmcyandeI gdroee? Science Sutudying for
Animal science and management You’ll gain knowled
Paostgraduate study Science qnd professional ua
Masters degrees Postgraduate study opens doors to
Science Job profiles At career in scien
Analytical chemist £18,000-£25,000 Using a range
Search: Get Into Teaching
PROFILE Teaching is a rewarding professio
Science Gg etting a inrasdciueantcejob I
Graduate science employers Hundreds of science an
Science 5scaieltnecrenactaivreers Iif y
Communication and outreach This is about sharing
Science Inside view Do r Jemma Walker is
How did you get your job? I graduated with a BSc
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Technology Dy iscover how you can make faosutr-gm
WwihthatmcyandeI gdroee? Technology Sstudying
Animation Aside from becoming an animator you cou
Technology Paostgraduate study qnd prof
Whether you’re considering a Masters degree, shor
Technology Job profiles Ihfeyroeua’re l
Animator £12,000-£15,000 You’ll tend to work in 2
PROFILE We create and inspire exciting car
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Where to look for jobs You can search vacancies t
Shape Your World Join us At Fujitsu, our focus
PROFILE You can shape the way the world w
Technology Inside view AatleCxaMrdaifnf
What’s a typical day like? The start of each day
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Engineering Iif your sights are set on a career t
Engineering WwihthatmcyandeI gdroee? O–
Aerospace engineering Your specialist knowledge i
Engineering Paostgraduate study qnd prof
Masters degrees Further study is often motivated
Engineering Wenogmineneriing Wt hile mo
According to WISE, for the first time ever there
Accelerate your c where it counts aree
PROFILE At BAE Systems, our advanced defen
Engineering Job profiles Eangineers are
Design engineer £20,000-£25,000 Strong technical
Engineering Gg etting a inraednugainteej
Engineering and manufacturing is one of the UK’s
PROFILE Supporting the circular economy,
Inside view Engineering At fter studying for a
How did you get into engineering? After graduatin
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Maths Ma athematical knowledge and obility makes
Maths WwihthatmcyandeI gdroee? Swtudyin
Accounting and finance You could follow a structu
Maths Paostgraduate study qnd profession
Masters degrees If you’d like to specialise in a
Maths Job profiles Tphose with mathemati
Chartered accountant Up to £30,000 Like many fina
Maths Gg etting a inramdautahtse job Mt
Accounting and banking apprenticeships With forma
Inside view Maths Ealisabeth Quayle studied BSc
How did you get started in data analysis? I initi