1. The University of Kent Careers and Employability Service
MSc Engineering with Finance Careers Presentation
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2. Skills gained on an engineering degree
Engineering graduates are attractive to many employers outside their discipline because of their:
Ability to analyse information in a logical way
Investigative and problem solving skills.
Numeracy
IT skills
Engineering careers page:

3. Destinations: MSc Engineering with Finance 2013 & 14
Working full-time
Akmal Qadeer & Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
Director
JCBA
Business Analyst
Sopra Group Financial Services
Graduate Consultant
Further study FT
University of Kent
PhD Electronic Engineering
Working full-time
sigma elevator Malaysia
service engineer
YESFX
Trader
2015: Seven Seas Worldwide
- Marketing Executive

4. FINANCE JOB AREAS
Chartered Accountancy – KPMG/PWC/EY/Deloittes Also management accountant in engineering firms
Banking – Lloyds, Barclays, Goldman Sachs
Insurance – Axa, Sun Alliance
Risk

5. Quant
Quants apply mathematical and computing methods of analysis to financial problems (quant is an abbreviation of quantative). They develop algorithms to predict what the financial markets will do but also work in statistical arbitrage, and electronic market making. They work for hedge funds and banks and work as hedge fund managers, derivatives traders and risk managers. The work is very highly paid.
For more information
EXCELLENT SITE FOR ENGINEERING JOBS

6. Careers Talks and Employer Presentations
Vacancy and work experience database Apply for graduate schemes in the first term.

7. WEB PAGES
Applications and Interviews (includes assessment centres and psychometric tests etc.)
Example CVs & Covering Letters Sell your MSc modules, projects, technical skills gained.
Practice Interviews
Interview videos

8. Telephone: Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 to 5 including vacations Drop-in times (no appointment needed: 15 minutes): to and 2 to 4 pm Help given for up to 3 years after graduation Weekly careers s every Monday afternoon

9. Bruce Woodcock
An adviser is on duty for short (15 minute) consultations in the Careers and Employability Service any weekday morning or afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm. You don't need an appointment to see the duty adviser at these times. Just ask at Careers Reception to see them.
You can book an appointment with me at Careers Reception

10. Careers Award on Moodle
Half the unemployment rate for students completing the award Enter Moodle, search for DP2650 or Careers Award and click enrol
if you have problems enrolling
More info at

11. The University of Kent Careers and Employability Service
Bruce Woodcock
University of Kent
Careers and Employability Service
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12. CV and covering letter assignment given on course by Luca

13. What skills are you gaining at Kent that would make you attractive to graduate employers?

14. Who are the major finance employers that take graduates?

15. How can the Careers and Employability Service help you?