Standing out from the crowd to graduate employers has never been more important! With over a third of graduate recruiters saying students with no work experience have “little or no chance of receiving a job offer” according to the High Fliers Report 2020, a Year in Employment Placement is a great way to develop your professional skills, gain hands-on experience and sample an industry of your choice – all before you graduate!
BSc Economics with a Year in Employment student Ayodamola Akinyemi completed his Year in Employment Placement with Mahabis.
100% of previous Year in Employment students would recommend a placement to others! Ayodamola Akinyemi, a BSc Economics with a Year in Employment student, completed his placement with a small, fashion start-up Mahabis at the end of his second year.
“The beauty of the Year in Employment is that I was able to choose where I worked. I really wanted to get a feel for and understanding of how businesses operate from the very early stages. Working for a company during its early stages gave me these opportunities and a more thorough understanding of the logistics in starting a business, combined with the challenges it faces. I would definitely recommend a placement to others. Not only do you gain invaluable work experience, you also have the opportunity to develop yourself personally, earn a bit of money and learn about whatever you want!”
There are lots of resources available through our Year in Employment Student Handbook, including information about where to begin your placement search and course eligibility. You can also register your interest to receive regular updates about new roles being offered.
For further information, please contact the Careers and Employability Service through [email protected].
