Category: Placements

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Placement Opportunities with DSTL

Applications are now open for both summer placements and 1-year industrial placements at DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory). To find out more about the opportunities at DSTL, we interviewed Nic Ingram who has just returned from a year in industry with DSTL to complete his final year at Newcastle University.

Who did you do your placement with? And what does the company do?

I did my placement with DSTL. They sustain and grow science and technology capabilities that must remain in government, and help develop capabilities that are managed elsewhere, for example, in industry and academia.

How did you apply for the placement?

I applied through the Gov.uk website.

What was your favourite part of the placement?

We did some fun hacking events which allowed me to develop useful skills and try something new.

How was the overall experience of doing a placement?

Overall, I really enjoyed the placement and made lots of new friends and contacts, all whilst developing my own personal skills.

Find out more about DSTL placements and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/graduates-students-and-apprentices-at-dstl

If you have any questions about applying for a placement, you can email Nic: n.a.ingram1@newcastle.ac.uk

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CRSI Placement Opportunities

CRSI are a consultancy business that works with the most innovative start-ups in tech and science.

They are currently offering placements for the next academic year for students interested in science,  innovation, business, or technology.

This would be ideal for Computer Science students currently in second year preparing for a year in industry, who want experience in the business sector. 

Apply now:

https://crsi.applytojob.com/apply

Find out more about placements at CRSI here:

https://www.crsi.team/graduates-and-placements

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Fidelity International Technology Placements & Events

We have three placement streams this year:

These streams encompass a number of related teams which candidates might be placed into during their time with us.


To help students decide which opportunity is right for them, we have several events coming up focused on our opportunities in Tech and our assessment process – they are all free, virtual, and will be recorded.

  • 16 November @ 12.00 GMT – 2023 Technology Industrial Placements explained
    • We will cover the three streams we are running for 2023, with a senior leader joining to represent each stream
    • We will explain who Fidelity are, an overview of our Technology function, and then for each stream will explain the types of roles and opportunities available, the types of candidates we are looking for, and the career journeys of the speakers on the call
    • We will also briefly cover the application process
  • 23 November @ 17.00 GMT – Behind the Firewall: Technology Careers at Fidelity International
    • Attendees will get to meet senior leaders in Technology and understand their career journeys, as well as a short fireside chat with current graduates
    • This is not as explicitly linked to the 2023 programmes and their rotations, but is aimed at building an awareness of wider opportunities at FIL
  • 5 December @ 12.00 GMT – IP Skills Session 1: Identifying your Strengths
    • Fidelity International has a strengths-based application process. This session will explain what that means and give tips on how to prepare and identify your own strengths.
    • Business leads will join to give their perspective on what strengths are most relevant.
  • 12 December @ 12.00 GMT – IP Skills Session 2: Approaching the Assessment Centre
    • We will cover the structure of the assessment centre, give some tips on how to prepare, and go over common pitfalls

Students must register to attend the events via our website – registrations close at 23.55 GMT the night before each event. If they register and do not attend, they will still receive the recording.

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IBM: One Year Placement Opportunities

IBM is hosting an online information session to promote their one-year placement opportunities in a range of fields: HR, Business, Technology, Marketing and Design. 

When 

Thursday, 3rd November, 16:00 – 17:00 

Where 

Zoom Meeting, find the link by registering for the event on the MyCareers page 

What 

IBM is globally renowned for providing leading consultancy services and providing innovative solutions for their clients for decades. Join this online informational session where you can learn about how IBM maintains its position as one of the world’s leading Technology Consultancies, as well as hear about the wide breadth of placement opportunities available to students from a broad range of degree subjects.  

During the session you will hear from Associate Consultant Erin Taylor, as well as current placement students from across the business, who will provide useful information and insights into their experience and career development opportunities.  

IBM are actively seeking to target Newcastle University Students in the below areas and will be hiring placement students well in to 2023. Application opening dates:  

HR: 16th November – 19th November 

Business: 5th January – 6th January 

Technology: 18th January – 21st January 

Marketing: 18th January – 20th January 

Design: 14th February – 28th February  

You can find more information on the IBM placement scheme via their website. 

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Finding a placement with the EDT

Returning from a year in industry with Polygeist, we interviewed Joe Bainbridge to discuss his placement and his experience finding it through the EDT.

Who did you do your placement with? And what does the company do?

I did my placement with a company named Polygeist who specialise in using artificial intelligence in innovative ways.

What was your role in the company?

My job title was ‘technologist intern’ – this was a very broad role as it is a small company with only 5 other people working there. I did work in many different areas of the company, and worked alongside everybody at different points throughout my time there.

How did the EDT help you find your placement and how did you apply?

EDT made the process of finding my placement very easy. I first did an interview with EDT, and with their help, put together a structured CV. EDT then sent me emails whenever a relevant placement opportunity came up. If I was interested, they would send the company my CV, and if successful, I would go through the interview stages.

What work did you do on your placement?

I worked on a variety of projects throughout my time there. This included researching and trying out open source AI projects to both benchmark against our projects, and test for feasibility for future projects. A lot of my projects also revolved around being given a problem or task to do, and going away and completing it using Python.

How did the EDT support you through your placement?

There was a lot of support offered from EDT during my placement, including meetings with my EDT mentor as frequently (or infrequently) as I wanted. On top of this, there were also many workshops offered, which aimed to improve a number of key skills such as communication and management.

How was the overall experience of doing a placement?

Overall, I really enjoyed my placement. It was invaluable experience being in a workplace environment and it has given me more confidence for going into a job after university. Additionally, I picked up and worked on many skills, such as teamwork and new programming skills, which will benefit me both at university and when entering the job market.

What would you say to someone considering doing a placement?

I would say not to worry about getting a placement straight away as I got mine at the end of July, and to make sure you do something that you’re interested in and will find enjoyable.

The EDT Placement Scheme is ideal for students looking for paid placements lasting between 10-12 months in computing, science, engineering, business, marketing and finance.

Applications are now open for the placement year 23/24:

https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register

They also have online open day events to find out more about the EDT placement scheme. The next event is on Wednesday 18th January 2023 and you can register here:

https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-careers-events