Early career

Find out what it's like to start working as a qualified engineer or technologist plus other advice to help you through your first few years of work...

Want to know what life is actually like when you start working full-time as a qualified engineer or technologist? This section of the website is dedicated to giving you an insight into the early years of working as an engineer, with fellow young professionals sharing their stories on starting work. There's also advice and support to help you survive these new experiences.

If you can't find what you need here, then please contact students@theiet.org and we'll strive to get the information you need and share it online in the near future.

Alternative career options for engineering graduates

Engineering skills open up a wide range of career options and your IET specialist status enhances your employability. Make your membership work for you.


Early career - case studies

Newly qualified engineers and technologists share their experiences on starting work full-time.