If you’re thinking about going on placement but wondered what it might be like, then find out more from graduates Hannah White and Daisy-May Chivers-Black who took part in our Summer Placement Scheme.
They went on placement at The Wedding Secret, a website dedicated to connecting engaged couples with the wedding venues and services they need to hire locally for their wedding day.
Why did you decide to do a placement?
Hannah: I decided to get involved with the placement scheme as I had done the year before and found the experience beneficial. As a graduate I knew I needed to gain experience and further develop my skills so it seemed a good idea to go for an internship.
Daisy-May: The internship gave me the opportunity to gain experience in the field that I’d like to work in.
What did you do on placement?
Hannah: My job involved three key tasks on a daily basis. First, calling companies to offer a free, no obligation trial on the website. Second, writing the content for the listings of the business who signed up to the trial and then uploading this onto the content management system. Finally, helping to market The Wedding Secret via social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. I create, design and action marketing campaigns to help deliver fresh content that, in turn, helps increase the reach of the business.
How did you benefit from this and what impact will this have on your career plans?
Daisy-May: My internship has been extended and I am hopeful that I will be offered a permanent job after the placement has finished. All aspects of my job have greatly developed my existing skills and enabled me to action the skills I obtained while at university in an actual, live business environment.
Describe your experience in one sentence…
Daisy-May: Working at The Wedding Secret was a really enjoyable experience that has given me the chance to apply the skills I learnt at university, thus giving me more confidence in my ability.
Hannah: Placements are a great way to show interest, build a network of contacts and put your skills into play in a real business environment. Therefore, I would, 100%, recommend that all students do or, at least, research a placement, as the experience is invaluable!