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Work placements are an excellent way of getting valuable experience on your CV, as well as a very effective way of making contacts that could be very useful to you in your future career.

Placements can be paid or unpaid, and the opportunities vary. In one company, you may be learning how to do a very specific job; in another, you may be doing more general work that develops your understanding of how that company works as a whole. Both are incredibly valuable to anyone at the start – or re-start – of their career, especially because they give you a clearer understanding of what you want – and what you don’t.

There can be a lot competition for placements, so it’s worth starting early by working out a plan with your Career. Many different types of placements are available which are organised by the company themselves.

It is also worth considering contacting companies direct. A polite letter and a CV are always worth sending, particularly if you can find out as much information about the company before you send it.