Where Do I Look For Jobs?
The first thing you should do when looking for a work placement is to sign up for Vacancies Online, which is where you will find hundreds of opportunities that are advertised by employers throughout the UK and overseas. You can set your search profile to receive email alerts of jobs and placements relevant to you.
Nicola Burnip, the Placement Officer at the Business School will also maintain regular contact with Stage 2 students who have the option of a placement, and will inform students of any vacancies that are received directly to the Business School.
Some companies have very early closing dates – some as early as October – so the earlier you start looking, the better!
In addition to Vacancies Online, there are also various other websites that advertise placements, or give valuable placement information including:
www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/directory (potential work experience employers in the North East)
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.targetjobs.co.uk
www.fledglings.net
www.ratemyplacement.co.uk
www.uniplacement.co.uk
www.studentgems.co.uk
Hidden Jobs
A high percentage of vacancies are not advertised because employers can draw on a pool of CVs that have already been sent directly to them by motivated and focused individuals who have written speculative letters.
You can take the initiative to seek out the successful companies in an industry sector you would like to work in and approach them directly.
The Careers Service can provide assistance with writing speculative letters. You may also find hidden jobs through networking and using your own contacts – maybe you have family members who work in an organisation that could offer you a placement.
Searching for a placement can sometimes seem like a long hard task – but keep persevering and don't give up as you will reap huge rewards!
