Why Should YOU Do A Placement Year?
I never did a placement. Didn’t even consider it. After graduation, and the graduate job hunt began, I realised I might have a made a mistake…
Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter
Make sure your placement cover letter is up to scratch with our cover letter guide for placements and work experience. Read more now →
Placement & Work Experience CV
Are you considering applying for a placement year or work experience? Read on for an expert guide and template for writing a placement CV →
Using Your Disability to Stand Out: What’s Your ‘Plus’?
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When it comes to disability it’s very easy to think about all the things you cannot do, or that you can no longer do. Keep reading to find out how you can market your disability as a ‘plus’…
Disclosing Your Disability to an Employer: 5 Reasons to be Open
Anyone with a disability or health condition will know only too well the fear that the following question on an application form causes: Do you consider yourself to have a disability? We give you 5 reasons why to be open with an employer
The Best University Society 2018
Leeds Women in Leadership talk about winning the NUE Award’s, the judging day and why you should get your society involved!
What is a Placement Year?
In this fun blog, our resident placement student, Amber, discusses what it’s really like to do a placement year, and why you should consider doing one…
The Best Internships & Placements in 2019
These companies are the top dogs, the bee’s knees, the Beth Tweddle of employers. These fellows offer the best summer internships and placements for undergraduates in 2019 – read on and find out who made the Top 10 →
Investigating Insight Schemes
Insight days are designed for first years, they’re shorter than internships but give you a peek into a business or particular industry. Intrigued? Grab a notepad, pen and an evidence bag, and read Sherlock’s case notes on insights schemes to find out how you can apply →
A Placement Student’s Guide To Preparing For Your First Day
Everyone gets nervous about starting their first placement or internship, it’s natural! To help you feel at ease in your new role we’ve got some advice from one of our own previous placement students for you…
What is Pride and how do employers support it?
You’ve probably heard a lot about Pride on social media or on the news, but what are employers doing to recognise this landmark month? Read on to find out more →
Your 1st Year Checklist
First year is fun, fun and more fun. Have you started thinking about how to ready yourself for getting work experience yet? We’ve created a downloadable checklist to help you prepare for applying for placements, internships and insights →
What Are The Most Important Soft Skills?
Do you think you’re ready for the big wide world? You’ve got the new suit, but do you have the skills companies are really looking for?