Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

Welcome

"The ISVR provided me with a broad understanding of the fundamentals of sound and vibration that has proved invaluable to my career as an acoustical consultant. Individual and group projects included in ISVR courses encouraged independent thinking as well as team work - both of these skills are highly transferable to the practical world of engineering"

Employability Activities within your degree

Students studying within the institute of sound and vibration research have the opportunity to undertake supervised consultancy work providing you 'real life' understanding and development of the graduate attributes needed in today's work place.

We have developed links to help with the research of specific job sectors including Getting into Engineering and Manufacturing and Scientific Research and Development.

We are developing subject-specific information and advice for all academic schools which shall include a resource for the ISVR. In the meantime, you can check out the following:

Audiology

ISVR Overview of Audiology
Detailed information and advice about the audiology profession.

Prospects.ac.uk Audiologist / Audiological Scientist
Information and advice covers: Job description and activities, salary and conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, related jobs, case studies, contacts and resources.

Acoustic Engineering

Science-engineering.net Acoustics
Article by Dr Tim Waters from ISVR about acoustic engineering roles.

Prospects.ac.uk Mechanical engineering
The BEng and MEng in Acoustic Engineering are recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Institute of Acoustics www.ioa.org.uk
The Register of Members includes organisations that may offer industrial placements and graduate opportunities.

Identifying opportunities and selling yourself effectively

Check out practical advice to improve your creative job search skills, confidence at networking and application performance - including applications, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric tests.

Further support

Visit Career Destinations (Building 37, Highfield) to browse information, borrow books, and use the computers for careers work. We also have a great variety of take away literature including the Career Planning Guide, graduate directories, and publications on topics such as work experience and teacher training – just ask at the Desk for advice.

A range of talks and workshops run throughout the year, whether you need help with career planning, applications, and interviews or want to meet employers, look at the Events Calendar to find out more.

Tel 023 8059 3501, email

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