Student placements

Placement students can bring many advantages to your business, whatever its size. Our students are work-ready with well-developed skills. They can therefore add real value to your projects.

Taking placement students can also be an efficient recruitment solution. You may end up offering them a permanent graduate job, which can considerably reduce your recruitment costs and efforts.

Find out how our placements programmes can work for you by registering your interest.

A PLACEMENT STUDENT GIVES YOU:

  • a high-calibre employee who is motivated to perform well
  • fresh, innovative ideas
  • a flexible way to resource a short-term project
  • cost effective graduate recruitment

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

How do placements work?

Undergraduate or postgraduate students work with you on a fixed-term contract for up to a year (sometimes called a 'sandwich' year). They work in an area of your business that is relevant to their course.

In return for their work, you offer them development opportunities and the chance to take on some responsibility.

During their placement, students may need to complete academic work for their degree. This could be a piece of valuable research for your organisation. Students are also supported by us throughout their placement.

Hire students in the following areas:

  • Arts
  • Business
  • Design and Architecture
  • Engineering and Science (includes maths, environment, computing and product design)
  • Fashion
  • Finance
  • Health
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Pharmacy
  • Retail
  • Sport and Service Management (includes leisure, sports business management, hospitality and retail)
  • Teaching

A case study

Eschmann Equipment has employed a number of placement students over the years.

This has been an effective way for Eschmann Equipment to meet their staffing needs and determine whether an individual is a good fit for them on a permanent basis.

Placements students have also freed up full-time employees, giving them more time for other projects.

They’re fresh, bright and motivated. They bring the whole team up with their enthusiasm.

   Anton Cowell, 
   Product Support Manager,
   Eschmann Equipment

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