Careers Advice

Think of this as like Battersea Dogs Home, but instead of cats and dogs, it's the home of the best application and student career advice on placements and internships you'll ever get.


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8 Steps to Create the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile

Not sure how to use LinkedIn to network effectively? Follow these 8 easy steps to get ahead of your peers.

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The Ultimate Placement Year Timeline

Back at uni? Thinking about placement year applications? Read our timeline for some handy tips on how to ace your CV and bag your dream role!

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How to Write a Placement CV

Are you considering applying for a placement year? Read on for an expert guide and template for writing a placement CV.

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Five tips I Would Give To Any Student Starting Their Placement Year

To help you maximise your potential, I've come up with 5 work experience tips that I wish I'd received when starting my placement year.

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The Pros and Cons of Doing a Placement Year

You've heard so much about them, but what are the advantages of doing a placement year? We've put together a list of pros and cons to help you decide if it's worth it.

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Writing a Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter

An expert guide to writing a placement and work experience cover letter, with step-by-step instructions and some champion examples.

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6 Job-Landing Questions to Ask at an Interview

Another exciting guest blog for you... in this episode, we look at the best questions you can ask in an interview to secure your dream job

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Sandwich Courses Explained

A sandwich course or sandwich year is another way of describing a placement. Learn more about them.