Entry |
Academic Field |
Placement Role and Site |
Synopsis |
1 |
Management |
Buying and merchandising finance intern in a major clothing retailer |
A hands-on role in the finance industry of a favourite clothing retailer led to a graduate job offer. |
2 |
Management |
Operations intern at a large international computer company |
The initial temptation to climb the social ladder at work later challenged this student to re-evaluate his priorities. |
3 |
Sociology |
Part 1: Runner at a creative media production company
Part 2: Client services coordinator at a media trends research firm |
After her first company in the creative media industry fell into administration, this student gained valuable skills in balancing multiple priorities. |
4 |
Entrepreneurship in Technology, IT and Business degree |
Marketing assistant at a major international software producer |
A large-scale software marketing promotion led to a team Marketing Director's Award. |
5 |
Law |
Legal assistant at a firm in France |
Pursuing a placement abroad meant learning to balance personal and professional interests. |
6 |
Music & Sound Recording |
Runner/Assistant engineer at a music recording studio |
Advancing from simple tasks as a runner, this student gained professional sound editing skills and helped set up a major movie soundtrack recording session. |
7 |
Psychology |
Educational psychology intern at a special autism school |
A new placement position was created for this student to work hands-on with challenging autistic students. |
8 |
International Hospitality Management |
Hospitality intern at a hotel in New Zealand |
A bold decision to work abroad led to dramatic personal and professional growth during "the best year of my life." |
9 |
Management |
Procurement trainee at a global pharmaceutical company |
Taking the initiative to produce a comprehensive company procurement report led to a leadership award. |
10 |
Management |
Marketing assistant in a global electronics company |
Top tips on gaining the most from your placement: meet regularly with managers, take on a major project and start networking! |
11 |
Biochemistry |
Cancer researcher at a university in Finland |
The decision to pursue cancer research in Finland resulted in an international conference presentation and overcoming culture shock. |
12 |
Psychology |
Intern at a psychiatry postgraduate research institute |
Balancing three jobs and a long commute, this student gained practical exposure to conducting psychology research projects. |
13 |
Food Science and Nutrition |
Intern at a product and ingredient development laboratory |
From the initial concept to the final result, this student saw all the stages of bringing a product to the supermarket shelves. |
14 |
Computing and Information Technology |
Programmer/analyst at a major global pharmaceutical company |
"Learning to be a professional was not just about learning more technical skills, but learning how to work collaboratively in a team." |
15 |
Chemistry |
Lab technician at a fuel cell development firm |
Overcoming an educational weakness, this student specifically chose a lab-intensive environment to improve her employability. |
16 |
Dance and Culture |
Intern at a major touring ballet company |
"This professional work placement has been integral in introducing an area of the dance industry for which I am now passionate and intent to succeed in." |
17 |
Chemical Engineering |
Intern at chemical engineering contracting firm |
A position with a major chemical engineering contractor provided opportunities to witness first-hand all the phases of an engineering project. |
18 |
Psychology |
Learning support assistant in a secondary school |
This student overcame many challenges with special education students, misbehaving pupils, and a steep learning curve. |
19 |
Mechanical, Medical & Aerospace Engineering |
Engineering support intern with major airline producer in France |
A keen awareness of the technical context of the workplace was gained during this aerospace engineering placement. |
20 |
Management |
Secretariat administrator in global petroleum industry |
"My placement has been a challenging, rewarding, and enlightening experience that has given me many transferable skills that I will be able to take forward with me in my future career." |
21 |
Business Management |
Commercial assistant at an entrepreneurial baby food company |
After a series of challenges and financial crises at a small company, "I don’t know how I survived but I’m very proud to say I did." |
22 |
Psychology |
Occupational psychologist at assessment and consultancy unit |
Working in an occupational assessment office developed organisational skills and time management. |
23 |
Psychology |
Research project evaluator at a local educational Excellence Cluster |
This student gained confidence and independence by completing a major research project for a local council educational enterprise. |
24 |
Psychology |
Psychology assistant at a prison |
Assisting in a prison psychology department offered some unique life experiences and a change of career paths. |
25 |
Music & Sound Recording |
Assistant at an independent recording studio |
This student used her creative and technical skills in a music recording studio and was credited on several albums. |
26 |
Psychology |
Intern in community mental health team |
An inside perspective of a community mental health organisation raised awareness of challenges in the field. |
27 |
Law |
Parliamentary lobbyist intern at climate change campaign |
Bold efforts to campaign against climate change resulted in a parliamentary bill: "I feel honoured and proud to have been part of such a campaign effort." |
28 |
Music & Sound Recording |
Product specialist in digital media industry |
A few perks of working in the digital media industry included travel in Europe, a salary increase, and a Playstation 3. |
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