Landing a placement in the UK: An Action Plan

1:00pm - 2:30pm / Wednesday 1st March 2023 / Online event
Type: Webinar / Category: Department
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A work placement is an excellent way to gain work experience, but placements in the UK can be extremely competitive. The stakes are so high that if you do land a placement, you need to make the most of it.

In this panel, we bring you international graduates and careers professionals who have vivid placement experiences to share with you!

You'll Learn:
What are placements? Explanation of "placement" How do they differ from other opportunities like internships?
How to apply for and land placements
How to network at placement
Tips to convert placement into a full-time role
Placements for Masters students

Who is this session for?
International students who are looking for placements or considering applying for placements during their sandwich year. Both undergrads and postgrads will find merit in understanding how placements work in the UK