Students
“
I had a great placement at Toyota and they even offered me a position on their graduate training scheme once i finished.
”Joanne Hems
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 get paid employment for the year.
What support will I get?
- CV/interview workshops
- Libby, our Placement officer is here to help you through the whole process
- You'll get vsits 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'll 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
Where do I start?
- Find out more
- You should also contact Libby, the Placement Officer:
T: 01332 591713
