Work placement testimonials
A work placement can give you an edge with future employers.
Having this experience will be able to help you stand out when you graduate as you will be able to provide evidence of why you are suited to a particular job.
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My placement really opened my eyes to what opportunities are out there. I wanted a placement that would be specific to my future career. Once I had been offered the position at Crystal Palace football club it was a chance for me to shine. |
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Henry Milward, Sport Journalism BA (Hons) I kept in touch with the sports editor after the end of the placement, volunteering to report on local football matches. Soon, they asked me back in to do some cover and as I grew to contribute more. I was eventually given weekly paid work on the sports desk. |
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Chris Askew, Sport and Leisure Management BA (Hons) I thoroughly enjoyed working at SportBrighton. The members of staff were supportive throughout and provided great training during the first few weeks. The placement helped me develop new and old skills. |
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My work placement at Brighton and Hove City Council was a great experience and I learnt a lot of new skills and broadened my existing skills. |
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Sam Whiles, Sport and Leisure Management BA (Hons) "I completed my eight-week placement at LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics) who are responsible for the preparation and delivery of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics." |
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Alexandre Gros, Sport and Leisure Management BA (Hons) My placement was at Eastbourne Borough Football Club. I decided to start early in order to work during the final fixtures of the season. It was really worth it as Eastbourne Borough were in a relegation battle and avoided. |
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Carla Randall, Applied Exercise Physiology MSc Completing placements both within and outside of university has given me the opportunity to apply knowledge (from undergraduate and postgraduate study) to real-life sporting contexts. |
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Steve Wells, Sport and Leisure Management BA (Hons) I spent my placement at an organisation called Freedom Leisure. This is a leisure trust based around Sussex and Kent providing leisure centres for local communities. After discussing my interests with my placement supervisor, I was given the role of active and marketing assistant. |