Introduction to my placement and what I did: I was fortunate enough to secure a placement at Netcompany where I worked as an IT consultant. I worked within the Operations department and within Testing. There I was able to not…
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Sustainability has been a popular buzzword for a while now, but it’s something that everyone needs to take more seriously in order to contribute to a healthier planet. If you’re a student looking for an eco-friendly town or city to…
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Hi everyone! My name is Samia Ali, and I am currently in my Final Year of Accounting BSc (Hons) course. A fun fact about me is I can speak 4 languages and currently learning my 5th just for fun! As…
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To be frank, I did not have a lot of expectations of what a placement year can bring to me. It was all down to the pandemic where I could not apply for in-person work experience, and therefore, when the…
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Hi everyone! My name is Samia Ali, and I am currently in my Final Year of Accounting BSc (Hons) course. A fun fact about me is I can speak 4 languages and currently learning my 5th just for fun! As…
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A placement year is a great opportunity to gain practical work experience, build your CV, and explore potential career paths. However, balancing a full-time role with personal life and university commitments can be challenging. During my placement year, I worked…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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A placement year, sometimes called a ‘sandwich’ year or ‘year in industry’, is a year that typically takes place between your second and third year. It consists of an organised work experience that allows you to gain hands-on experience. There…
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My journey as an international student at the University of Westminster began in 2017 when I enrolled in the MA Design for Communication program. But the path started long before landing at Heathrow. From the moment I decided to study…
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