Advice and Features

We know it’s not easy finding a placement or internship, but we’re here to make it easier for you. Much easier in fact, because on this page you can find all the expert advice, tips and information that you need to find your perfect job.

• NEW – The RateMyPlacement Ultimate Guide to finding a work placement or internship
• Editorial Features
• RateMyPlacement Videos
• Latest Placement & Internship news and articles
• 2008/09 Guest Bloggers
• CV Advice
• Assessment Centre Advice
• Application Do’s and Don’ts

The RateMyPlacement Ultimate Guide to finding a work placement or internship!

This is it, all you’ll ever need to know when it comes to finding a work placement or internship. Tips, advice and information to ensure you are able to secure yourself a top placement and put yourself ahead of the rest.

Employer Editorial Features

Here at RateMyPlacement, we just keep on giving. Not only can you read hundreds of unique student-written reviews, browse company profiles and view their job vacancies, but we also allow employers to upload additional information that we think will be useful to you. These are our Editorial Features – interviews, case studies, FAQs, videos… from a wide range of employers.

RateMyPlacement Videos

We took a cameraman along with us to a Careers Fair at Loughborough University and caught up with some students who’d recently completed a year long placement to find out their views and advice for other students…

Latest Placement & Internship news and articles

Work experience, placement years and internships are hot topics at the moment (even the Government are getting involved!) so on this page, you can keep up to date with all the latest news and articles that we find.

Guest Bloggers

During the 2008/09 year, we’re inviting students who are searching for, and currently on placements and internships to write a regular blog about their experiences. Click the button below to read regular updates covering all aspects of the placement process…. If you fancy writing your own, then contact us here.

CV Advice

Ah, the old Curriculum Vitae (did you know that Curriculum Vitae literally means ‘The Story of your Life’. Good bit of knowledge that.)

Anyways, a CV – you will almost certainly need one, unless you’re feeling lazy and only apply to companies with online applications! So, we’ve called in some expert help and put together this guide to writing a top CV.

Assessment Centre Advice

The chances are, especially if you’re applying for the big companies, that you’ll have to go through an Assessment Centre on your way to finding a placement. Whilst they can be quite daunting and long days, they do give you a great opportunity to impress.

Our Assessment Centre Advice Section gives you the lowdown on what you can expect, how to act, and some great tips from a HR expert!

Application Do’s and Don’ts!

Our friends at Realworld Magazine have provided us with some cracking tips on what you should, and shouldn’t do when it comes to making applications.