Looking for a placement
Huw Davies, Dean of Arts, Design and Technology talking about placements and employability at Derby
Where do I start?
You should also contact Angela, the Placement Officer for Arts, Design and Technology:
T: 01332 593216
Thinking about going on a placement?
We'll support you through every stage of the placement process and you're bound to have lots of questions along the way. Here are some frequently asked questions that should help.
Why should I go on a placement?
- Experience - two-thirds of recruiters warn that graduates with no previous work experience are unlikely to be successful and have little or no chance of receiving a job offer for their organisations graduate programme.
- It looks great on your CV and will put you ahead in the job market - an estimated 32% of this years graduate positions will be filled by applicants who have already worked for the employer as an undergraduate.
- Money - You'll often get paid employment for the year
- You can get the extra qualification of the Diploma in Professional Practice - find out more
What support will I get?
- CV/interview Workshops, Events.
- Angela Reilly, our Placement Officer is here to help you through the whole process
- You'll get visits from a tutor while you're on placement to make sure you're settling in ok.
What about losing touch with my friends who are staying behind to study?
- You'll be able to catch up with your friends at weekends - you're still a student!
- The experience you'll get will more than compensate
- You could be on the payroll so the wages you'll get will mean you can have even better nights out!
- You'll make lots of friends on placement
What if I don't like it?
- We'll work with you and employer to try to resolve the issue - you aren't on your own
