STEM careers blog

Straight-talking guides to getting your first job in science, technology, engineering and maths.

• Apprenticeships

  STEM Apprenticeships in the UK: A Complete Beginner's Guide

  How UK STEM apprenticeships work, what you get paid, the entry requirements by level, and how to find and apply for one.

  4 August 2026 · 7 min read

• Graduate careers

  Graduate Scheme vs Entry Level Job: Which Should You Take?

  A practical comparison of graduate schemes and direct entry level STEM roles — pay, training, rotations, job security and long-term career impact.

  21 July 2026 · 6 min read

• Applications

  How to Write a STEM CV When You Have No Work Experience

  A section-by-section guide to building a one-page STEM CV from coursework, projects and part-time jobs when you have no industry experience yet.

  2 July 2026 · 5 min read

• Salaries

  The Highest Paying Entry Level STEM Jobs in the UK

  Typical starting salaries for entry level UK STEM roles in software, data, engineering and life sciences, and what drives the differences.

  15 June 2026 · 6 min read