Finding a Work Placement: 2 nd Year Digital Photography Students
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Louise Jones and Melanie Gideon- Employability Service
Introduction to Employability Service at LSBU
Group Exercise Where do I start? The process of finding a
placement Tips for your search Questions Last Year’s students- peer to peer learning
Quick Query sessions – 15 min slots daily
Support in getting throughthe whole job application process
Volunteering opportunities
Part time, full time and placement vacancies advertised
Extensive online resources https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/em
ployability-how-to
Work Placement Advice
Events and Fairs
Mentoring Schemes
Split into groups and brainstorm your ideas on the 2 following questions:
What are the benefits to me of doing a work placement ?
How should I approach searching for a placement? (What do I need to do to prepare for my search?)Ways of searching? Sources of Advice? )
Gives you hands on experience in industry- a chance to practice your skills in a real life setting
Complements your degree work You will gain valuable professional social skills &
build your commercial acumen Enhances your CV in preparation for your future
career and the graduate job market Enhances your portfolio Builds your network of useful contacts Help with your career planning- What do you
enjoy doing? What do you not enjoy?
• STEP 1 – Register with the placements service to discuss your interests and get your CV approved & add in a link to your portfolio
• STEP 2 – Search: - Reactive (mail outs from the placements team) - Check the blog http://www.msdm.org.uk/work-place/ - Proactive (identify companies you want to approach
speculatively
• STEP 3- Use the placements service to: -Review draft applications -Provide Support for Mock Interviews -Provide Support when you find a placement
Mon: Louise 9:30 to 11:30 amMel: 12:00 to :200pm Tue: Louise: 2:30pm to 4:30pmMel: 12:00-2:00pm Thurs: Mel: 9:30 to 11:30Louise 12:00 to 2:00pm Fri Mel: 2:30 to 4:30pm Louise 2:30 to 4:30pm
Your placement or placements must equate to a minimum of 70 hours activity
You must notify the placements service when you find a placement and before you start work
The placements team must contact your employer to check details before you start work
Targeted CV and covering letter (demonstrate an understanding of the business)
Identify appropriate skills (with evidence) match to the job/ USPs
Strong portfolio linked to your CV Use the placements service Check the blog- we will post opportunities
to apply for Use your contacts