The Blog

Why a career in engineering has unlimited possibilities

Nearly 5.7 million employees currently work in engineering enterprises in the UK and the industry is expected to deliver a wealth of further opportunities in the coming years. Forecasts indicate that engineering employers will need to recruit 265,000 skilled entrants annually to meet demand, through to 2024.   The average salary has also been increasing [Read more…]

What are soft skills and why are they important?

Research led by Harvard University shows that 85% of job success comes from having well-developed soft skills, while only 15% of success is based on technical skills. But what exactly are soft skills?   Soft skills can be defined as personal qualities or traits that allow the individual to interact harmoniously and effectively with other [Read more…]

Tips for internship success

Even without the extra pressure from the pandemic, there’s no denying that today’s job market is competitive. The average ratio of job applications to getting invited to an interview is twenty-to-one, according to graduate-jobs.com. Their research also found that “graduate job seekers fail to hear anything at all in response to three out of five of their applications.”   [Read more…]

Blogging for your business (An introductory guide)

Want more visitors to your website? Of course you do! Including a blog on your website is an extremely effective way to increase visits.   Let’s start with the basics. What is a blog, really? ‘Blog’ is an abbreviation of ‘web-log.’ It’s a chronological series of web posts, similar to an online diary. If you’re [Read more…]