{"id":8487,"date":"2018-07-13T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=8487"},"modified":"2018-07-12T14:54:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T13:54:18","slug":"engineering-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/engineering-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering graduates: a quarter have regrets about their degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As an influx of graduates receive their degrees this month, new research from <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/&lt;https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/career-advice\/graduate\/top-tips-for-finding-a-graduate-job\/?utm_source=press%20release&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=press-release&amp;utm_content=graduate-jobs\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span>, the UK independent job site, reveals that almost a quarter (23.5%) of engineering graduates actually have regrets about their degree.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s more, almost one in five (17.6%) say that their current job isn\u2019t even related to their chosen subject.<\/p>\n<p>The survey of 1,100 UK workers asked professionals how they felt about university degrees and whether they were valuable in the world of work.<\/p>\n<p>The findings reveal that the majority (93.2%) of engineering graduates think that experience is more important than a degree for landing a job.<\/p>\n<p>Engineering professionals then listed the reasons why they believe experience is more valuable:<\/p>\n<p>* It gives you experience in a professional workplace \u2013 49.1%<br \/>\n* It can equip you with useful skills \u2013 21.8%<br \/>\n* It can make up for your lack of qualifications \u2013 20%<br \/>\n* It can help you to stand out from the competition \u2013 7.3%<br \/>\n* It means you\u2019ll gain a higher salary, quicker\u00a0 \u2013 1.8%<\/p>\n<p>Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/engineering-salaries\/\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span> comments on the findings: \u201cIt\u2019s worrying to learn that so many engineering graduates have regrets about their degree, especially given the amount of work that\u2019s involved in gaining one.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, these feelings are understandable, especially considering the current cost of university fees, making earning a degree a hefty financial investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut for those who have completed a degree, it\u2019s important to remember that these are still extremely valuable and a necessity for some roles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re applying for jobs after university, be sure to shout about the transferrable skills you\u2019ve learnt during your studies and tailor each application you submit for maximum impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The research also asked engineering professionals who didn\u2019t go to university if they would consider studying for a degree.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, over half (59.5%) of workers said they would like to gain one, suggesting that university is still a desirable option.<\/p>\n<p>Biggins continues: \u201cDegrees are clearly still popular but the decision to study one shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA degree can provide new learning opportunities, be a gateway into career progression or even give someone the opportunity to change careers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, not everyone is suited to academia. I personally didn\u2019t go to university, instead working extremely hard to make my own business a success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEither way, try to ensure that you have education and experience under your belt to increase your employability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether this is work experience during the university holidays, or a part-time job during your studies, it can all boost your chances of landing a job.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an influx of graduates receive their degrees this month, new research from CV-Library, the UK independent job site, reveals that almost a quarter (23.5%) of engineering graduates actually have regrets about their degree. What\u2019s more, almost one in five (17.6%) say that their current job isn\u2019t even related to their chosen subject. 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