Graduates may be preferred by some employers. Some industries require a technical background but humanities graduates are appointed. Good communication, persuasive, influencing, organising and planning skills are more important than degree subject. The work typically involves liaison inside and outside companies, and skills in liaison may favour mature applicants. Competition An increasingly important area with many resources being diverted into Total Quality Management.
Skill shortages are likely.
A good understanding of the balance between technical and human elements of the job is needed. Try to obtain a vacation job, talk to staff in supporting roles. Experience and sponsorship often help, if formal schemes are not available try to arrange a work shadowing placement. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education.