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Engineering: Industry builds new image

By Miranda Green

Published: May 8 2007 02:08 | Last updated: May 8 2007 02:08

When it comes to attracting those graduates who want to work in engineering, the traditionally glamorous areas of automobile, aerospace and defence still seem to hold the trump card.

“It’s the boys’ games,” says Oliver Viel of Trendence. “Aeroplanes, rockets and cars still interest them the most.” According to the researchers who conducted the survey, these companies attract potential recruits in their droves because of long-established brands.

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