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Template — Placement year application

A placement year is a paid year of work between your second and final years. Employers recruit for it much like a graduate job, often with online tests and assessment centres.

Document contents

  • The template, ready to fill in: replace each field in brackets
  • A page of advice to adapt it to your situation
  • Apply early: Many placement schemes open in the autumn and close long before spring.
  • Speak to your placements team: They can check your CV and confirm that the role fits your course.
  • Know your dates: Give the exact start date and length that your course allows.

This document is for you if…

  • You are looking for an internship, a placement or a job
  • You want a document that gets you an interview
  • You want to handle the paperwork with your university and employer
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