Some employers place as much emphasis on general and people skills as on class of degree. Some employers favour graduates. HND students with work or placement experience are slightly more advantaged than those without. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed Some university entrants enrol on 4 or 5 year MEng courses available at many universities, in preference to BEng. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed But relevant sandwich or vacation experience can be helpful.
Special entry requirements Some work experience is an advantage.
Non engineering skills are increasingly important. Organisations are looking for good people skills and commercial awareness. MOD requires security clearance. Age implications Entry problems may be encountered from after early 50s Mature people with experience but no formal qualifications have little difficulty finding employment. Competition Vacancies occur quite frequently, but increasingly stipulate high level of academic qualifications and strong communications skills.