Frequently asked questions
At this exciting stage of your job search, it’s likely you’ll have plenty of questions. We have tried to answer some of the
common ones here.
- How many vacancies do you have?
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This year we will be looking to recruit between 30-50 Industrial Placements across the UK.
- Is there a closing date?
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No, we recruit on an ongoing basis, however we would strongly recommend that you complete an application sooner rather than later to avoid being disappointed.
- How long does a placement last?
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All of our placements are 1 year long, running from July to July
- When should I apply?
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Our placement roles do fill up fast so we recommend applying at the beginning of the academic year prior to your year in industry.
- When will I hear back from you after I have applied?
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We aim to respond to all applicants within 4-6 weeks , however at peak periods this may increase slightly
- Do you sponsor visas?
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Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas
- When are your assessment centres?
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Our assessment centres are starting in November will be ongoing until we have filled our roles
- When will I start?
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Our Industrial Placements join us in July.
- What is the dress code?
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As a general rule we wear business attire. However this depends where you're based and what you're doing. We'll give you more information if we offer you a position. For interviews, you should always dress smartly.
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