Student Placements

Placements are aimed at providing students with the experience and discipline of working in a business environment and the opportunity to develop skills in particular areas. They will also gain insight into the wider commercial aspects of business life including the management of the organisation and the client-company relationship. Some employers employ students for a placement year, or a specified number of weeks whilst they are still on their degree course. Often this results in the student being employed with the company when they graduate. In addition to this, employers sometimes consider employing a graduate for a placement opportunity.

Benefits to Graduates and Students

·        Valuable work experience in a relevant business area and the chance to develop a range of work related skills demanded by graduate employers which will dramatically enhance overall employability.

·        The opportunity to put academic theory to practice and apply textbook learning.

·        Creation of a network of industry contacts and subsequent job opportunities.  In a recent survey of employers who take placement students, 69% of placement students were offered graduate jobs, (University of Manchester and UMIST, 2004).

·        Financial rewards as most placements are paid.

·        Careers ideas and direction. 

·        Personal as well as professional development including self-confidence, self-discipline and responsibility. 

Information about placement opportunities

Southampton Solent University

Email: placements@solent.ac.uk

University of Southampton

Career Destinations

e-Vacancy site

The University of Winchester

Email: careers@winchester.ac.uk

AIESEC

AIESEC is a student-run organisation with a presence in almost 100 countries worldwide. AIESEC is an organisation that aims to develop leadership qualities in each of its members through exchange. If you are interested in taking part in our International Placement Scheme, please visit

www.global-source.co.uk