7 January 2022
Start Your New Year the Right Way
It’s finally 2022!
Maybe you’re still slightly hungover from New Years Eve and never want to see a roast potato again for the rest of your life. That’s okay.
To say these last few years have been crazy would be an understatement, but you’ve done it! So give yourself a pat on the back.
It’s time to get back into that work ready mindset as your new career is just around the corner.
To get you back into the swing of things, we’ve put together some helpful resources to set you up with everything you need to be job ready for 2022.
#1 Work ready virtual experience
What’s better than being able to prepare for the world of work, from the comfort of your bed?
With our Work Ready Virtual Experience you can do exactly that! No student should miss out on the chance to complete some kind of work experience before they graduate, no sir.
What is a virtual internship?
A virtual internship is any kind of work you can do from home. It could be insights, a placement or vacation scheme.
The programme is designed to set you up with all the soft skills needed in the workplace. It is split into 3 modules:
- Wellbeing and Resilience
- Remote Networking
- Virtual First Impressions
Once it’s completed, you will get a certificate you can show off on LinkedIn. You’ll also be able to add the experience to your CV. Not too shabby!
And the best part? It’s completely free!
#2 Best 100 & 60 Table
Voted for students by students, the Best 100 Employers Table is essentially a ranked list of all the employers students have worked with over the last year.
It’s like voting for the winner on I’m a Celebrity.
How does it work?
Once a student completes a placement, internship or vacation scheme at the company they leave a review and rank each question out of 10. Once the review is complete, the algorithm gods here at RateMyPlacement do their thing and boom the tables are created.
How does this benefit me?
The table is created from the experiences students have, so this can help you to decide what companies you may want to work for.
Looking for a role in banking? The table can show you that the best 3 companies in the field are HSBC, Barclays and Bloomberg.
#3 Blogs
RateMyPlacement has a TON of super useful blogs to help prepare you for your job searching adventure. Whether you have no clue where to start, or just want to update a few resources like your CV – we can help.
Here are some of our faves:
- 8 Steps to Creating the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile
- How to Write an Internship CV
- Writing a Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter
- 4 Ways to Improve Your Employability as a Student
- How to Write a Student CV
#4 Virtual events
What better time is there than now to spruce up on your employer opportunity knowledge.
But how?
Back in the Autumn term we hosted seven virtual events, full of everything you need to know to get career ready.
From Accenture to PwC and J.P. Morgan to Mazars, don’t miss out on this valuable information from some of the Best Employers in the industry.
Key topics included:
- Available job opportunities
- Top tips for the application process
- What recruiters are really looking for
- Past placement student experiences
These events are invaluable if you want to be a stand-out applicant.
We hope these resources have been of some help and encourage you to get stuck into your applications. Good luck!
Written by Lluvia
Lluvia is our current placement student at RateMyPlacement. She has a keen interest in helping Gen Z reach their goals and can't wait to see what careers they go into. At the end of her year here, Lluvia will be off to the other side of the world backpacking around Australia.