Preparation for your placement

How to write your CV

There are lots of websites you can use. Employers are looking for something that stands out from your peers, such as, volunteer work, additional responsibility at school or college, teaching yourself new skills online

Where is the interview 

Plan  your journey in plenty of time, be near the interview location 10 mins early, but wait until the actual time before going in. This site will tell you all the options you have to get there. 

Practice Interview Questions

Prepare your answers, think about them before the big day. Take some notes and just let the interview know you are going to refer to them. 

Research the company & the interviewer

Have a look at their website, google the company to see if they have been in the media. Look at their social media channels. Have a look on linkedin at the person interviewing you - be prepared. Show  you care. 

What not to wear!

Sportswear is a no no, for an interview. Be comfortable, well groomed and smart. Smart jeans and a top is normally acceptable. Very few businesses would expect you to turn up in a full suit. 

Whatever you choose make sure you feel confident in it as this is what you want the interviewer to feel about you. 

Know what a T Level placement is

You need to be confident about the T Level placement, you need to know more about it than the interviewer, read all of the pages on this site.

Be prepared to discuss your learning goals.

You may be asked what do you want to achieve during your time with them. A great opportunity to discuss the six learning goals you have already chosen to focus on.

If you have any further questions, just ask one of the teaching team.