Developing the skills you need for a placement, internship or graduate role.

In this week’s episode, Andrea Hodges, Employment Schemes Manager, is joined by second year student Olivia Osborne, to discuss how you can develop your skills, gain experience and build your connections. Andrea and Olivia share their advice on how you can demonstrate the skills you have when applying for jobs. Andrea also highlights the schemes you can utilise at the University, whether you are looking for a placement, internship or graduate role.

Although this episode focuses on the South West, the skills and experience discussed are relevant to all work experience opportunities.

Useful Links:

• University of Exeter - Internships (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/internships/)
• University of Exeter - Work Placements (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/)
• Book onto a CV/Application form session via Handshake.
• Book onto a skills sessions via Handshake.

Listen to our Placements 101 podcast episodes. 

• Prioritising your wellbeing whilst in placement
• Being money smart