Impressive growth in vacancies in the fields of science, engineering and technology means it may be easier for students and graduates to find a job in these sectors.
A survey of the UK Association of Graduate Recruiters revealed that compared to 2006 there were 50 per cent more vacancies in the energy and utilities sector, 41 per cent more jobs in civil engineering, 35 per cent more positions in mechanical engineering and 34 per cent more roles in electrical and electronic engineering jobs.
While a less impressive increase, the survey also discovered a 14 per cent rise in job vacancies in the engineering and industrial sector.
The sustainable energy sector, which has come to the forefront of the political agenda, is generating jobs as it grows, as are the nanotechnology, biotechnology and bioscience fields.
According to the Independent, vacancies in the engineering sectors are increasingly being opened up to postgraduate students as well.
