Careers in engineering

Careers in engineering are tremendously rewarding and offer diverse opportunities. To decide what job route is best, readers need to develop a clear plan:

  • What will they specialize in?
  • Do they need an advanced degree or certificate?
  • How will they find the right position? 

Here, students will discover all the information that they need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what they love. Whether they want to work in chemical, civil, or electronic engineering, this guide will help the readers:

  • Clearly understand their various career options
  • Find the field best suited for them, from petroleum to aerospace to mechanical engineering
  • Know what to expect when they start out
  • Determine the education and training they will need to stay ahead of the competition
  • Familiarize themselves with current salaries, benefits, and the prime job prospects.

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Subject(s)Design and technology
Author(s)Geraldine Garner
Age11-14, 14-16
Published2009
Published by
Shelf referenceA 331 GAR
ISN/ISBN9780071545556
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8dzb

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