Career Path

Kickstarting your publishing career

Kickstarting your publishing career

With more than 195,000 employees, and a turnover of around £10.1 billion GVA (Gross Value Added) to its name, the publishing world is renowned for being a cut-throat and hard-working industry, but it’s also a very rewarding arena for those with journalistic flair, a creative eye or ready business acumen. Yes, you may have to Continue reading..

The changing face of the construction industry

The changing face of the construction industry

When many of us hear the word “construction”, our immediate thoughts turn to scenes of cranes, bulldozers and men wearing hard hats. And while these images do depict one aspect of construction, they’re not the whole blueprint… This archetypal construction worker is shifting: firstly because more and more women are entering the industry (even though Continue reading..

Considering an engineering apprenticeship?

Considering an engineering apprenticeship?

Engineering is responsible for making things work – and so hands-on, practical skills are the lifeblood of the industry (and its closely linked partner, manufacturing). Of course then, apprenticeships and engineering make for the perfect match: an opportunity to get to grips with a hands-on discipline, hands on. During an apprenticeship, you will combine study Continue reading..

Carve yourself an eco career

Carve yourself an eco career

At a time when fossil fuel prices are on the rise, energy security is becoming increasingly political and there is a rising tide of sentiment towards becoming more responsible for climate change, clean energy is becoming a “must-have” alternative. By 2020, Europe has pledged to have renewables generating 20% of all of its power needs Continue reading..