The following sources of information will give you more detailed insights into the variety of jobs, job search and training resources in Engineering (General).
Professional Groups
Many professional bodies and trade associations provide careers information and/or vacancy listings on their websites.
- Association for Consultancy and Engineering ACE
- Electronics Scotland Trade association
- Engineering Council UK ECUK
- Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland IESIS
- Institution of Engineering and Technology IET
- International Marine Contractors Association
Additional Resources
Available in the Careers Service resource centre.
- Future (Magazine, The Independent, 2008)
- Real World: Engineering and Technology 2011 (Magazine)
- TARGETjobs: Engineering 2013 (Book)
- Vault Guide to the Top Engineering Firms 2009 (Book)
Online Resources
All about the sector and types of jobs (Source: Graduate Prospects)
- Applegate Technology and Industry Directory
- Careers in Engineering The Daily Telegraph Nov 09
- The Engineer Online Magazine
- Engineering Magazine
- Engineering Opportunities
- Gradcracker Graduate engineer recruitment site
- Industry Insight Profile of manufacturing industry in Scotland
- Inside Careers: Engineering and Technology Careers information and graduate jobs
- Inside Careers: Engineering & Technology Career Choice booklet 2011-12 (digital)
- Institution of Engineering and Technology Student Information
- OneStep Jobs TechXtra
- OneStep News TechXtra
- Pegasus Energy Directory Information on companies operating within the UK oil, gas & renewable energy industries
- Realworld Magazine Careers information and vacancies
- Scottish Engineering
- Scottish Renewables Renewable energy trade body. Industry news, careers information & Member Directory
- TARGETjobs: Engineering Jobs & careers advice for engineering students & graduates; includes advice on technical interviews
- WISE Campaign Women into Science, Engineering & Construction