Placement Year Careers Advice
Some choice careers advice if you’re doing a placement, or thinking about applying for one.
What is a Sandwich Course?
A sandwich course or sandwich year is another way of describing a placement. Learn more about them.
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?
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 made a mistake...
How to Write a Student CV
Most employers and recruiters have to sift through hundreds of CVs before they find their perfect match. Here’s how to write a student CV that makes employers swipe right.
What is a Placement Year?
Placements. Heard all about them, but what are they? Find out what it's like to do a placement year and why you should consider doing one.
Career Focus: Work as a Financial Consultant
Interested in financial consultancy and what financial consultants do? Read for more info on what employers are looking for in graduates.
A day in the life of a Toyota Placement Student
Have you ever wondered what a placement student at - we'll say Toyota - does on a day-to-day basis? Wonder no more...
5 Things I’ve Learnt During My Placement Year: Expectations vs Reality
Meet Anna, our marketing placement student at RateMyPlacement.co.uk who's here to share what she learnt after a year working in industry.