Employers in the United Kingdom's chemical and engineering sectors are seeking more graduates this year than last year, says a survey released on 30 June by High Fliers Research, a market-research firm in London. This could restore half the jobs cut in 2008 and 2009, according to the survey. Vacancies have increased by 24.1% at pharmaceutical and chemical employers, and 9.5% at engineering employers. Scientists may also want to consider applying for jobs in investment banking and accountancy, as these sectors are recruiting about 30% more graduates. Banks like to hire scientists, says High Fliers managing director Martin Birchall, “because they are good problem solvers.”