Welcome to today's episode on placement years in industry. We're joined by three students who completed their placements, one currently searching for a placement, and the School of Economics' placement convenor.

A placement year is a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical experience in their field. Today, we'll explore experiences from those who've done it, those looking to start, and expert insights from our convenor.

Speakers in this episode:

Peter Dawson

Archie Mcallister

Lizzie Cumbers

Isaac Williams

David Bunzl

Editor: Valentin Noel

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:37 What did you gain the most from this Placement Year experience?

06:55 Where did you find your placement? How did you find out about it? How did you prespared for interviews or assessment?

16:55 Was there any part of your placement that you didn't enjoyed? Where you able to change it?

33:36 Have you had any conversation about possible returning offers?

35:47 How does UEA School of Economics support students in finding placement? Has the job market changed over the years?

42:29 Conclusion