Costs
A EAS placement student will provide your company with an excellent resource. Advertising directly through us is free and you will be getting an intelligent motivated student for a year. Your placement position will be advertised to undergraduate students in EAS. The salary for a placement student at EAS is typically between £12,000 and £18,000 per year.
Furthermore, if your company is interested in offering a placement to our students then we can provide a range of facilities, free of charge, including interview rooms and presentation venue/equipment.
Responsibilities
If you decide to appoint a EAS student, we will ask you to:
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Appoint a supervisor for the student.
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Participate near the beginning of the placement by providing a detailed job description and setting out a programme for the placement year.
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Give the student the opportunity for real responsibility.
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Monitor the student's performance, initiating action where necessary.
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Encourage the student to observe a range of the company's activities and allow them appropriate access to senior management and company information.
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Ensure that the student is:
- made aware of Health & Safety rules
- given appropriate training where necessary
- made aware of all company rules which might affect them
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Be available to discuss the student's progress with the academic supervisor during on-site visits.
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Treat the student as you would any other employee.
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Communicate problems (if any) as soon as possible.
Further notes for industrial supervisors
Notes on Confidential Material
The University provides comprehensive support for both employers and students alike:
- The School Placement Office is on hand for advice throughout the year
- Each student has a Placement Tutor who will visit them at work, meet with their company supervisor and guide them through the academic work they undertake during their placement year
- Placement opportunities can be advertised to our students any time from September to July
- Students can commence employment anytime between late June to September
- Students are available for approximately 12 months (maximum of 15 months).
