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Here we share useful advice for students applying for placements, including CV, cover letter and interview guidance, as well as other hints and tips to help you find your perfect placement.

We also have case studies from past placements, and guest posts from employers, students and academics alike. If you'd like to submit a guest post, please email info@e-placementscotland.com.

3 things I learned about (video) interviews

Job interviews are hard. Job video interviews are harder. Job video interviews during a global health crisis are hardest. I have recently submitted my PhD thesis and already went into this crisis as unemployed, living on my last savings and quit... read more

Students

Got some extra time on your hands?

Now is the time to learn new skills Found yourself with some free time, or simply looking to learn some new skills? Why not complete some online CPD training? Now is the perfect time to upskill yourself and your CV and with a number of great fre... read more

Employer, Student

Video Interviews - getting them right

How can I prepare for a video interview? Video interviewing is not a new thing, however in the current climate it is becoming a more common practice. It would be a good idea to have a think about what a video interview might look like for you an... read more

Students

Are you getting the most out of employer tech talks?

Are you getting the most out of attending an Employer Talk As a student, you will be given numerous opportunities to attend employer talks whilst you are at University. These are excellent opportunities to get your foot in the door and get yours... read more

Students

Why hiring a Student Placement is a good idea for your business!

How can employing a student placement strengthen your business? The benefits of a student undertaking a paid placement are invaluable, but have you considered the impact that they can have on your business? Feedback from employers so far states ... read more

Employer

What are the benefits of undertaking a placement through e-Placement Scotland?

The importance of undertaking a paid placement should never be underestimated, there are many benefits for you as a student whether you look to do a 3 Month placement over Summer or you choose to complete a 12 Month long placement the life skill... read more

Students

Placement Conduct - Are you getting it right?

What is expected of you during your placement? Your placement is a professional experience that requires professional attitudes and appropriate behaviour. For the duration of your placement, you are an employee and therefore you will be expected... read more

Student Advice

e-Placement Scotland - Where are they now? - Guest Blog Article

e-Placement Scotland - Where are they now? Guest Blog Article Matthew Lynch Here at e-Placement Scotland we have created over 2500 paid placements, with many of our Summer placements now well underway, we thought it would be a good opportunity t... read more

Students

Turing Trust are looking for donations - can you help?

Who are the Turing Trust? The Turing Trust believes in a world of equal opportunity, with technology-enabled education for all. We provide reused IT equipment, loaded with educational resources, and training to schools in sub-Saharan Africa. We ... read more

Featured Placement

Digital Marketer - Aberdeen

Digital Marketer Aberdeen/Remote - Full time 23K - 25K About the Company As a complete provider of IT services, at Onca Technologies...

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Employers

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm. Our vision and goals can only be achieved through hiring, training and rewarding the best people. Morgan Stanley is a true global...

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Industry News

How hiring a Data Science student for a paid placement will be good for your business.

How hiring a Data Science student for a paid placement will be good for your business. The DDI Skills Gateway has been set up as part of the wider Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Data-Driven Innovation initiative so that the whole population in the region can benefit...

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