Overview

The first phase of any job search - for new as well as more experienced engineers - is deciding what kind of position you are looking for. Whether you are pursuing that first job on the career ladder or looking for the job that will take you career in a new direction, the first things to consider is what industry you want to work in and what type of work you want to do there. Engineers today play many important roles in industries of all kinds - so whether you've known from the start what industry you want to pursue or whether you need to do some exploration, your choices are limited only by your interest and willingness to apply.

Engineering offers such a wide range of potential career directions across so many industries that you might feel slightly daunted at the prospect. So, where to begin?