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BMW: Training Excellence

Daniel

April 01, 2008 10:12:40 AM

As a careers advisor you�ll understand the benefits of top-class training. Question is, where do your students go to get it? The answer is BMW � with an award-winning training course it�s the perfect way to start a career in the automotive industry

The BMW Group is at the forefront of innovation, technology and high performance � key principles that form the backbone of its vocational training courses that are available in the UK.

A Different Side to Journalism

Daniel

November 20, 2007 1:03:40 PM

To all the budding journalists reading this, you know full well that becoming a journalist means hard work, a lot of graft, low pay, and constant deadlines. You don�t do it for the glamour; you do it for the love of writing. But actually, if you�re lucky, there is a nice side to journalism.

The Changing Face of PR: Speakerboxx

Daniel

November 20, 2007 12:21:47 PM

The Industry of PR has entered a new era. Once dominated by white middle class men, followed by a sweeping influx of women, the industry has never been the same. University graduates Bridgette Honegan and Selina Brown industriously capitalised on this trend by successfully setting up their company Speakerboxx. James Barber interviews founding member Bridgette Honegan about branching out in the profession.

The Young Engineer for Britain Competition could be Your Route to Success

Daniel

November 19, 2007 2:07:16 PM

By now, you will have realised that this magazine is crammed full of people�s success stories thanks to engineering. You cannot fail to have noticed that the word �engineering� is the operative throughout. The point is any of us can be engineers given the right opportunity to put our ideas into practice and your big opportunity could be entering Young Engineer for Britain.

It is a widely held belief that there�s a creative genius bursting to get out of all of us. This may well be true, but why is it that only a relative few manage to ignite that magic spark? The answer is that probably only the few are adventurous and determined enough actually to make their ideas happen. That doesn�t have to be the case.

Short Taster Courses for Budding Engineers

Daniel

November 19, 2007 2:02:11 PM

Engineering plays a vital part in every aspect our lives. From the cars we drive and the buildings we live and work in, through the food we eat and the waste we create, to essential machinery, ships and icons such as the Channel Tunnel and the London Eye - engineers are closely involved in the innovation, efficiency and creativity we see all around us. Whether you are thinking about mechanical engineering, a structural discipline or even bio or environmental engineering, you'll need to look long and hard to find a career as diverse, significant, stimulating, exciting and challenging.

Engineering - Is the Sky the Limit?

Daniel

November 19, 2007 1:58:11 PM

Helen Randell helped East Midlands Airport take to the skies whilst discovering what �real� engineering is all about�

What is �real� engineering? Helen Randell�s experience through the EDT schemes helped her discover an answer and helped provide the inspiration to continue on a career path in engineering.

Doctor Maggie Holds the Keys to the Universe

Daniel

November 19, 2007 1:43:42 PM

The 3 Rs are not rocket science, but as it happens, they were for Dr Maggie Aderin, Britain's leading female rocket scientist, because she's dyslexic. As a kid people thought that she was a bit slow. How wrong could they be, for now she is one of the brains behind the James Webb Space Telescope that will replace Hubble in 2013!

Young Engineers are World Beaters in the USA

Daniel

November 19, 2007 1:36:10 PM

Andrew Nowell (19) from Nottingham and David Badger (18) from Sheffield didn�t even know each other until they competed in the 2007 Young Engineer for Britain (YEB) final, but now they are the best of mates with their heads still in the clouds. Not only did Andrew win The Duke of York�s Award for his electronics prowess at YEB, and David win his age group in the overall competition, but the pair of them were selected to represent the United Kingdom at the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, from 13th-19th May in Albuquerque, New Mexico and what an adventure that proved to be.

Electronics � a Hot Bed for Innovation

Daniel

November 19, 2007 1:24:01 PM

When you think of creativity who are the first people to spring to your mind? Perhaps you would think of artists or song writers or possibly performers? You may therefore be surprised by my contention that some of the most creative people in the country, or for that matter the world, work in the electronics industry.

Science - Finding a Way Round Problems

Daniel

November 19, 2007 12:55:56 PM

If you study science you can only become a scientist, right? Wrong. If you study history you don�t have to be a historian so why do people think that science students have to go on to be scientists? No matter which science you choose to study you will be honing skills that employers love. The most obvious skill you�ll have to offer is numeracy. However, maths in science is more than just putting numbers in to formulae, it�s about analysing data, spotting trends and building a picture of what is happening in the same way that businesses will examine market data or sales figures. But you could have guessed that one; what about problem solving? Scientific experiment is all about finding a way round problems to discover the answers you need, maybe you are trying to find out why something is happening or altering an outcome. Carefully examining all sides of the problem and assessing possible solutions is something that is second nature to scientists and is invaluable to employers in all fields.

Mathematics - Are you analytical enough?

Daniel

November 19, 2007 12:07:39 PM

A qualification in maths equips you with a set of tools that are vital in many jobs. It is a very wide subject area and the basis for many career areas including science, engineering, finance, commerce, industry, information technology and education.

Architecture - Are You Passionate about Buildings?

Daniel

November 19, 2007 11:37:43 AM

This is by far the most important question. If the answer is yes, then Architecture could be the career for you - so keep reading! Most successful architects are highly passionate about the built environment. If your interest in buildings is merely a vague one, you may find that seven years of intense training will be enough to kill your enthusiasm. Entry to most schools of Architecture is competitive, courses are tough and drop-out rates are high. In other words, only consider studying Architecture if you feel you are absolutely committed to it.

Engineering your Future

Daniel

November 15, 2007 1:24:03 PM

Engineering is worth shouting about and to get rid of a few stereotypes, you�ll be glad to know that more often than not, engineering is not dirty, not boring and certainly not badly paid � in fact, the average wage for experienced petrochemical engineers is actually higher than most equivalently experienced office workers � including accountants and legal executives! So it should come as no surprise to learn that the same applies to those in most fields of engineering � including civil engineering, communications engineering and those in the mechanical engineering field.

Surveying - Help To Shape Sporting Glory

Daniel

November 14, 2007 1:53:39 PM

Becoming a Chartered Surveyor is potentially one of the most exciting professions around. Graduate Surveyors in the UK are the highest paid professionals three years after graduation with an average salary of �24 000 � you can also work anywhere around the world

Geography - A Landscape of Opportunity

Daniel

November 14, 2007 1:33:12 PM

Why Choose Geography?

Geography is an education for life. Students choose to study Geography for many different reasons. For some it is because they wish to understand more about the world around them. But geography is much more than precipitation cycles, podzolic soils, population pyramids and plate tectonics � it is the study of the relationships between the Earth�s landscapes, people, places and environments. In short, geography helps us to understand and explain the complex world we live in. Governments and businesses increasingly recognise the important role of geographical knowledge in understanding current local and global issues, such as climate change and world trade. Furthermore, the specific skills and expertise gained by geography graduates make them highly prized by employers.

How To Become A Solicitor

Daniel

November 14, 2007 12:43:59 PM

A solicitor�s work is interesting, challenging and rewarding. Solicitors give legal advice to all sorts of people on a wide variety of issues and a career as a solicitor offers tremendous scope and prospects for young people.

Hospitality - Is it for you?

Daniel

November 14, 2007 12:21:26 PM

As one of the UK's fastest growing industries, hospitality offers unrivalled diversity and opportunity for hard working young people just like you!

Just think about all of the places that people like to spend their leisure time these days. Theme parks like Alton Towers, family friendly pubs, coffee shops, restaurants, major sporting events, five star hotels - the list goes on and on. And all these places offer a range of exciting jobs and quick career progression for people with the right skills and attitude.

Retail Passport: Your Passport to Better Skills Records

Daniel

October 11, 2007 9:51:59 AM

The Retail Passport is a simple but effective idea with far-reaching potential. It could eventually provide a much-needed UK-wide skills register for the retail industry, benefiting employers and employees alike.

Nursing Offers a Wealth of Opportunities

Daniel

October 08, 2007 10:55:04 AM

Nursing is a highly-skilled discipline that can offer a range of exciting and rewarding opportunities in a diverse range of settings. As a nurse it is possible to work in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, people�s homes and specialist clinics to name but a few. For those with a penchant for travel, nurses also work on cruise ships and in the armed forces. The skills that nurses have are universally sought and there are many opportunities to work in other countries as well. Outside the health service nurses work in private hospitals and clinics, the voluntary sector and industry.