Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students: 95 (Macmillan Study Skills)

Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students: 95 (Macmillan Study Skills)

by Christine Fanthome (Author)

Synopsis

This book is an essential guide for students contemplating or embarking upon work placements. Using comments from students, employers and tutors, it includes guidelines on how to find an appropriate placement; audit skills; construct a strong CV and application; prepare for an interview and derive maximum benefit from the work placement experience. The book identifies common problems facing students, together with remedial strategies, and offers suggestions for tackling written and oral assignments. Finally, it shows how to create and implement a successful job-search strategy.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 164
Edition: 2004
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 24 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 1403934347
ISBN 13: 9781403934345

Author Bio
CHRISTINE FANTHOME, inspired by a work placement at London Weekend Television, went on to study English and Drama at London University and then to enjoy a career in broadcasting with Thames Television. Later, having taken an MA and a PhD, she became a freelance writer, lecturer and consultant. She has worked at the University of Roehampton Surrey as a consultant and tutor on its work placement module.