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Work Placements Work Placements for Computing for Computing
StudentsStudentsAlison McGregor
Work Placement Manager
Sue YoungHead of Careers
Why Do Placements?Why Do Placements?
They provide the chance to apply your technical skills and find out what works within the constraints of the workplace
You can spot trends and developments
They can help clarify your career goals
You will be able to develop your personal skills-eg team working, being flexible and proactive- as well as specific technical skills
Why Do Placements contdWhy Do Placements contd
You can obtain a reference and add to your network of professional contacts
You might be offered further work
They increase your employability. You will be more confident when you apply for jobs and employers will have more confidence in you- they like experience.
Long vs ShortLong vs Short
Year Out Short
Likely to have full job description
Single employerTime out from degree
PaidGood chance of
permanent job offer
Likely to work on defined project
Several employersAlongside course- you
could get creditsLower payGood chance of
further work/job
Questions to askQuestions to ask
What does the role involve? Is it interesting? Challenging?
How does it fit with your technical skills? Will there be the chance to develop them? Check with the Department that it is meets the requirements.
Who will be supporting you?What is the commitment in terms of
hours/days? Is the project achievable in this time?
Where will you be based?Pay issues
Where to look and whenWhere to look and when
Where? See handout for where to look
When? Some large companies have early deadlines for both summer and year out placements- e.g. this month. Others are much later.
Making applicationsMaking applications
Can you do the job?◦Are you actually able to do the job in terms of
the qualifications, skills, experiences and knowledge required
Will you do the job?◦Have you read and understood the role/job
description? Do you know what will be required of you? Do you have the right motivation? Will you be committed? Will you be effective?
Will you fit in?◦Company’s ethos, values, approach
Making applicationsMaking applications
Treat it seriously◦Complete your application as thoroughly as you
can◦Explore the company’s website to find clues◦‘Match’ your application to the role outline/job
description and Person Specification◦Put yourself in the employer’s shoes◦Re-read and proof-read◦Book an appointment with a careers consultant
to go over your application
Goldsmiths Careers ServiceGoldsmiths Careers Service
23-24 Laurie Grove020 7919 [email protected]/careersLearn.gold.ac.uk – Careers ServiceFacebook.com/goldsmiths.careersTwitter.com/CareersGoldMonday – Thursday: 9.30 – 4.30Friday: 11 – 4.30CV Checks: Tues, Weds, Fri 2.15-4.15