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Title	ISBN	Price	Date


Real Life Guides: The Motor Industry	978 1844551194	£9.99	Mar07
Trotman

Real Life Guides: Electrican	978 1844551545	£9.99	May08
Trotman

Real Life Guides: Engineering Technician	978 1844551699	£9.99	Oct08
Trotman (due Oct08)

Working in Engineering	Connexions	Ref No. 911-2
Although designed with young people in mind, the Connexions 'Working in....' series provides comprehensive information about the sector which can also be useful to adult clients. Includes 19 real-life case studies covering energy, civil, manufacturing, marine, aeronautical and mechanical. Published: February 2006. Please note: OUT OF PRINT: This publication is ONLY available as a PDF from this link - it is not included on the Connexions-direct website: www.connexions-direct.com/_library/publications/WIEngineering-06.pdf( 2.6MB) opens in new window

Working in Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Connexions	Download only
Working in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Connexions Download only This publication is available as a PDF or MS Word 'text only' file and can be downloaded from the Connexions Direct website. www.connexions-direct.com/_library/publications/WIElectricalElectronicEng-06.pdf ( 2.5MB) opens in new window

TARGETjobs Employer Graduate Survey 2008 TARGETjobs Employer of choice graduate survey 2008 - is now available. The research is based on 34,000 responses from students and recent graduates using data gathered through the annual TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards survey. Each report includes: * Demographics and job seeking behaviour by sector * Factors of importance for students when deciding between employers in these sector * How students rate organisations in these sectors for work experience and internships. There are 16 sector reports available: Accountancy \| Advertising & marketing \| Barristers \| Construction & Civil Egineering \| Consulting \| Engineering, Design & Manufacturing \| Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism \| Insurance, Retail Banking & Financial Services \| Investment Banking & Investment \| IT \| Media \| Property \| Public sector \| Retail \| Science \| Solicitors

• Engineering, Design and Manufacturing
www.groupgti.com/gtiresearch/pdfs/Eng.pdf ( 2MB)

• Construction and Civil Engineering
www.groupgti.com/gtiresearch/pdfs/Construction.pdf ( 2MB)

TARGET GRADUATE - TRENDS SURVEY 2006/2007
• Analysis of the built environment sector over the last six years
www.groupgti.com/gtiresearch/pdfs/TARGETGTS0607_BuiltEnvironment.pdf ( 216 KB)

• Analysis of the engineering sector over the last six years
www.groupgti.com/gtiresearch/pdfs/TARGETGTS0607_Engineering.pdf ( 252 KB)

Useful websites

DfES Jobs4u - Engineering* www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u (opens in new window) Jobs4u is an occupational database which has introductory summaries and further, more detailed, information on over 800 jobs. The regularly updated database offers search facilities to give young people and adults ideas about the kind of careers that might suit them, searching on subjects, qualifications, salary information and interests. * Follow link to 'Job Families & Articles' then 'Engineering'. Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.org.uk (opens in new window) Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money at the same time. Cogent - Careers information www.cogent-ssc.com/ Sector Skills Council for the Chemicals, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Petroleum and Polymers. The Engineering Careers Information Service (ECIS) www.enginuity.org.uk (opens in new window) The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) www.theiet.org (opens in new window) Institution of Mechanical Engineers www.imeche.org.uk (opens in new window) SCENTA Careers www.scenta.co.uk/careers.cfm (opens in new window) scenta was initiated by the Engineering and Technology Board (the etb), works with leaders in the science, engineering and technology (SET) community to provide a gateway to the best information and resources for those pursuing a career in SET. Women into Science, Engineering and Construction (WISE) www.wisecampaign.org.uk (opens in new window) The WISE campaign collaborates with a industry and education to encourage UK girls of school age to value and pursue STEM or construction related courses in school or college, and move on into related careers. Careers Advice Service http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/ View over 700 job profiles. (opens in new window) Graduate Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/ Explore_types_of_jobs/p!elmjX (opens in new window) Graduate career website offering detailed description of a wide range of jobs/careers Return to Full list of Job families list Quick link to Resources main menu UfI is not responsible for the content of external websites. Back to top Printable version