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Specialising in all things tiny, these engineers work with electronic components on a microscopic scale – we’re talking thousands of a millimetre – so it would be an understatement to say this is a career all about precision!

Nothing lost, nothing gained... but everything transformed! Whether it’s food colourings, cosmetics, medicines or packaging, chemical engineers develop the molecules and active ingredients that are key to modern life.

Although some people are terrified to go and see them, dentists still put the happiest, healthiest smiles on our faces! As specialists in teeth, dentists give advice on oral hygiene, deal with tooth decay, fix any defects, scale, polish, remove teeth and insert implants.

Playing an essential role in the success and reputation of artistic venues and festivals, performance managers need to have several strings to their bow.

The fact you can call your grandma any time, day or night, is thanks to them. Telecoms engineers design the devices that allow information to flow from A to B.

Working at the heart of research and development departments at some of the world’s biggest beauty brands, cosmetics engineers are scientists who come up with the recipes for the shower gels, creams and shampoos of the future. Because we’re worth it.

Over 50% of products manufactured worldwide need to be soldered or welded, from cars and planes to computers and everything in between. Welders are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining metal components.

“Let’s try it again, but this time, I want to feel it from deep down inside!” That’s the director you can hear shouting over there, the person who oversees and coordinates putting together an artistic production, whether it’s a play, musical, street performance or opera.

Let there be light! Theatre performances, film shoots, urban lighting installations, exhibitions and concept stores: just a few of the places where lighting designers use their art to create atmosphere, visual effects and feelings.

In the food industry, quality managers have a key role to play: guaranteeing that the food that makes it onto our plates is fit for consumption. Their ultimate goal? Zero mistakes!

Who watches the evening news? Where do older people fall in love? What are teenagers wearing these days? All questions sociologists seek to answer, analysing the way societies are formed and behave to understand them better.

Experienced professionals, IT project directors coordinate and manage the IT projects that fall under their remit, from initial negotiations to final delivery.

Gas-guzzling or fully-electric, it’s hard to imagine a world without cars, busses, lorries and motorbikes. Passionate about cars and all things mechanical, automotive engineers optimise the performance, comfort and safety of vehicles.

Fighter pilots, administrative staff, intelligence officers, air vice-marshals, logistics planners, mechanics... there are certainly no shortage of roles in the air force!

Commonly known as “physios”, physiotherapists usually see patients who have been referred by their doctor. Through massage therapy, manipulation and rehabilitation exercises, they help people regain and build their motor skills.