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= What a placement has to offer to Employers, Students and Universities =

__ What are the advantages of doing a placement? __

 * ** improving your employability :** developing business skills that can only be learnt in the workplace
 * **get better university results** : many students improve their university results by up to a grade after completing a placement
 * **earn while you learn** : with an average salary of £14-16,000, you can get a head start on repaying your student loans
 * **get a job offer well before graduation**: students who impress their managers are often invited to work for the company after graduation

__ What a Professional Placement offers? __

 * **a structured approach to skill building**: in order to participate, employers must agree to monthly meetings that give you the chance to review your progress, set goals and clarify expectations
 * **support from your university**: your university will meet with you before and during your placement to make sure you get the most from the experience
 * **a more meaningful experience**: an internship scheme is employer-led, so your year out carries significant weight with them
 * **increased opportunities for networking**: during the year you will have an excellent opportunity to network and develop contacts

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**__ How does it work? __**

 * 1. The first step is to **find an appropriate placement**. Your university careers centre can help, and you can also get ideas from sites like RateMyPlacement
 * 2. Once you’ve found a placement **register with your university PIP page** – there’s no cost to you.
 * 3. Each month ** complete a one-page journal ** and your manager will sign off on these forms and work with you to develop appropriate goals for the next month.
 * 4. At the end of the year you and your employer will need to **complete one final report** . If you’ve completed the full placement and your manager feels you’ve done well, you’ll pass your industrial placement.

(Rate my placement, 2011; e-skills, 2011)

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