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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.

Want to write the perfect cover letter?

A cover letter is the perfect accompaniment to your CV and if done right can be the difference between success and failure. It’s the first thing an employer will see and the perfect opportunity to sell yourself. In fact, more and more employers ... read more

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A guide to writing a CV that will get you noticed

You are the right person for the job! But does your CV say that? How can you increase your chances of an employer selecting you for interview? Let’s start by looking at the common mistakes: Refers to wrong company (often a cut and paste error) O... read more

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Featured Placement

Summer Intern - 12 weeks - Glasgow

Join us this summer Internship roles atBellrockTechnology About us BellrockTechnology is an award-winning software company based in Glasgow. We are...

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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

Graduate Opportunities at Exterity:

Exterity is a market-leading provider of IP video, guest experience and digital signage technology that helps organisations to harness the power of video to engage, inform and entertain. Our end-to-end solutions enable you to capture TV and video content directly from any source and manage its delivery, as channels or...

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