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Why apply for degrees offering work placement?
The graduate job market is so competitive that recruiters hiring for entry level jobs often expect graduates to have prior work experience, the easiest way to overcome this obstacle is to choose a degree with a placement year.
Work experience is a barrier from getting a graduate job in many places around the world. In the US, for example, a survey of 200 recruiters interviewed by USA Today found that work experience is more important than your grades and hobbies in the graduate hiring process.
Benefits of choosing a degree with Work-Placemnt
- Develop an awareness of issues in the workplace
- Improve self-awareness confidence and sense of responsibility
- Apply knowledge in professional practice
- Enhance your CV with good, practical and relevant experience
- Boost your employment chances
- Improve your practical skills and subject knowledge
- Working abroad and international experience
The growing need for students to leave university with work experience is one of the main reasons why.
What is a Work-Placement?
Some universities will allow their students to work full time in a relevant field to their area of study for a 1 year (up to 3 years depending on country) as part of their course to gain an international professional experience and apply the knowledge and science gained through their studies.
What is the duration of Work-Placement?
This varies depending on the university and country of education, the majority of programs offer a full placement year, however, some do offer 3 months or 6 months and some offer more than a year depending on country regulations.
Is the Work-Placement paid?
Most work-placements are paid depending on the applicant student; some students volunteer or get paid less to get their placement in a larger organisation.
Is the Work-Placement Guranteed?
In general, No. Universities will provide you with all the tools needed to get placed through the careers center, however, the university can not guarantee a work placement, but almost all students can get a professional placement.
At what stage of the course can you do the Work-Placement?
Usually before the final year (3rd year) in A Bachelor’s Degree, for a Master’s Degree work-placements are usually in the second year.
What programs offer Work-Placement?
Usually Bachelors and Masters programs offer a year long Work-Placements, however, some other programs also offer placements that may be shorter in duration.
What are the disciplines available with Work-Placement?
Work-Placements are not linked to a subject area, any discipline could offer work-placements depending on universities and country of education, here are the most common disciplines
- Business, HR and Marketing
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Architecture