Get ready for the world of work with a year in industry
A degree in electrical and electronic engineering opens a wide range of career options and there’s never a better time to try some of them out than when studying with a year in industry
As well as getting a taste of what to expect after graduation, a year in industry also enables you to gain real-life experience, build contacts within the field and strengthen your CV – all while getting paid! As well as improving your employment prospects and discovering a field you love; you’ll also get direction within the industry you’re interested in.
During the year, you’ll be classed as an employee at your host company. This means they’ll pay you a salary and give you a real taster of working life.
To help you find the perfect placement, we have a dedicated team of career experts to support you in finding something that aligns with your interests and aspirations.
During my placement year at Ford Motor Company, I was in the Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle team. My role was to focus on the instrumentation of the vehicles, the energy management of them as well as collecting data to drive efficiency.
The careers team offer 1-1 sessions to look at CVs and cover letters, practice interviews and mock assessment centres. This was a great help in securing my placement and highlighting my experience there on my CV for future job opportunities
Stuart Kasakende
Electrical and Electronic Engineering student
