Abin’s Year at Handicare: From Theory to Real-World Engineering

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Meet Abin, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Aston University, who recently wrapped up a Research and Development internship at Handicare. His year was all about bringing engineering theory to life, working on modifying existing products and developing new projects with the Electrical and Electronics team. From application to first-day jitters. Abin first heard…

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Early Careers: Navigating Your First Steps in the Professional World

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Embarking on your early career journey while still at university isn’t just about being proactive; it’s a foundation for distinguishing yourself in today’s competitive job market. Engaging in student internships or part-time roles related to your field of study is not just an addition to your CV; it’s a leap forward in your early career.…

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Engineering success: Kumari Mutiki’s strategic path to a dream role in engineering

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Kumari Mutiki, a graduate from the University of Greenwich, completed a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice. She adopted a unique method of shortlisting to support her placement search process. After thorough search, she created a final list of websites to use during her search of a relevant placement opportunity- Bright Network,…

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Placement Secured at the First Application? Yes, it is possible!

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Rounak Manoj, a graduate of the University of Greenwich, studied a Masters in Food Innovation with Industrial Practice and completed a placement with Pieminister at their Bristol production site. Pieminister is an award-winning, multi-channel business, that develops sustainably made pies (and other products) for Pieminister’s own restaurants and cafes, as well as leading  supermarkets, independent…

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Top Tips for Graduates standing Out in a Competitive Job Market

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Entering the job market as a fresh graduate has always been an exciting and uncertain rite of passage. However, in today’s economic situation, recent graduates face an increasingly competitive job market, making the transition from academia to professional life more difficult than ever.  The Importance of Standing Out  So, how do you stand out? imagine…

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Merin’s journey to overcoming the challenges of pursuing a career in Mechanical Engineering

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Merin’s search for placement started in January 2022 after completing a taught year at the University of Greenwich, studying a Masters in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Practice. With no prior work experience and his international student status, he found it difficult to secure a role after multiple rounds of interviews in about 5…

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From late start to industry star: Sumit’s food safety story

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In today’s competitive job market, having relevant work experience makes applicants stand out and puts them in a better position to secure a graduate job. This concept was the foundation for the Faculty of Engineering and Science when offering an industrial practice year with some of their programmes. Sumit Sukhadiya, an MSc. Applied Food Safety…

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Determination for the Win

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“I chose to do a Masters at the University of Greenwich because I wanted to do a taught program where I have mentors to help me and improve my knowledge in food safety and quality management systems. I got everything that I needed from this program, everything!” Rumbidzai, a recent University of Greenwich graduate from…

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