Get Placed 2024
Join placement activities throughout semester one to kickstart your placement journey.
About Get Placed and how to attend
Are you a second-year undergraduate or masters student looking for a quality year-long placement? Get Placed is a series of events, taking place throughout semester one, to help you succeed in your placement search and applications.
Why join Get Placed?
Many placement employers are starting to recruit for their 2025/26 placement roles. This means now is the time to improve your placement application skills and knowledge.
Sessions include:
- Bitesize online sessions designed to enhance the skills essential for securing placements.
- Active in-person tasks and activities aimed at building your placement confidence and practical abilities.
- Employer talks where you can hear directly from recruiters about what they look for and get tips on key parts of the placement recruitment process.
Find out how a placement can increase your prospects of securing a graduate-level job on the placements webpage.
Where will the sessions be held?
Bitesize sessions will be held online via Microsoft Teams and are scheduled multiple times throughout the semester. You only need to book one session per topic. Join on your own laptop or find a PC on campus by checking PC availability.
Active learning and employer sessions will be held on campus. Once you book, you’ll receive information about what to bring to make the most of these activities.
View the full schedule of sessions in the dropdowns below:
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Monday 18 November – Friday 22 November
Monday 18 November
11:00am – 11:30am: Get Placed Bitesize: Succeed in placement interviews
This session is suitable for second-year undergraduates and masters students.
This session will help you:
- Build confidence by learning key interview techniques and how to overcome common challenges.
- Be prepared for placement interviews and be informed about the further support available.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
Tuesday 19 November
11:00am - 11:30 am: Get Placed Bitesize: Searching for placements
This session is suitable for second-year undergraduates.
This session will help you:
- Find out where to look for placements and how to personalise your placement search.
- Explore different types of placements and where to find them.
- Tips for navigating job boards and optimising your search.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Get Placed Bitesize: Masters placement CVs and cover letters
This session has been designed to support masters students to develop CVs and cover letters for placement applications.
This session will help you:
- Enhance your CV and cover letter to reflect your relevant skills and experience.
- Learn how to tailor your application documents for specific placement roles.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
Wednesday 20 November
11:00am – 12:00pm: Empowering disabled and neurodivergent students for placement and internship success
This on-campus support session is for disabled and neurodivergent students who are looking to secure work experience opportunities. The session is suitable for first-year and second-year undergraduates and masters students.
The session aims to:
- Provide tailored information about placements and internships
- Address unique challenges you may face
- Build your confidence, from searching to securing opportunities
Book your place on My Career Hub.
1:00pm - 3:45pm: Jobs Hub drop-ins for masters students
Come along to the Jobs Hub in the Geoffrey Manton Building with your masters placement questions, or bring in your CV to get advice from a member of the Placements Team.
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Cultural Differences and Work Experience Advice for International Students in the UK
This session is run by Birkdale Collective who specialise in advising international students on cultural differences.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
Thursday 21 November
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Get Placed Active: Navigating your masters placement search
This on-campus session has been designed to assist masters students in searching for placements.
The practical tasks being covered will help you:
- Look for placements that match your skills and placement goals.
- Search for masters placements on key websites.
- Stay updated on new placement opportunities.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
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Monday 25 November – Friday 29 November
Monday 25 November
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Gradcracker Employer Webinar: DNV
In this webinar, run by Gradcracker, you’ll find out more about DNV and their placement opportunities.
Book your place on Gradcracker.
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Preparing for Numerical Reasoning Assessments
This online workshop, run by the Academic and Study Skills Team, will provide an overview of what to expect from numerical reasoning tests commonly used by employers. It will cover typical question types and features.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
Tuesday 26 November
10:00am - 4:00pm: KPMG - Show off the real you
KPMG will be in The Union giving you the chance to take the KPMG-me quiz to discover your personal archetype and get a LinkedIn-ready bio tailored to your strengths. They’re also offering a free professional headshot and candyfloss to all visitors.
Find out more on My Career Hub.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Get Placed Bitesize: LinkedIn for placements
This session is suitable for second-year undergraduates and masters students looking for placements.
This session will help you:
- Optimise your LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers.
- Understand how to use LinkedIn effectively in your placement search.
Book your place on My Career Hub.
Wednesday 27 November
1:00pm - 3:45pm: Jobs Hub drop-ins for masters students
Come along to the Jobs Hub in the Geoffrey Manton Building with your masters placement questions, or bring in your CV to get advice from a member of the Placements Team.
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Gradcracker Employer Webinar: AtkinsRéalis
In this webinar, run by Gradcracker, you’ll find out more about AtkinsRéalis and their placement opportunities.
Book your place on Gradcracker.
4:00pm - 4:45pm: Master the KPMG Application Process
Join this informative session on KPMG’s online assessments and how to ace them.
Book your place on My Career Hub.