Hi! I’m Olivia, a third year Law student currently on placement working at Unilever as an Assistant Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for Customer Development (CD). What is My Role? HRBPs are responsible for talent management, learning and development, team culture and performance. I lead our Learning Agenda which involves meeting with stakeholders to decide […]
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Before starting my placement year in the Pain and Fatigue Service at Solent NHS Trust I felt a bit lost within my course. There weren’t really any modules that I felt like I would pursue in the future. However, after my eight weeks of placement, I feel more confident in my abilities and knowledge of […]
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My experiences finding the right placement for me !Ashleigh Bird – Criminology and Sociology student at the University of Surrey. Hiya! I’m Ashleigh a Criminology and Sociology student on placement at ACRO Criminal Records Office, a national unit working with the police and other agencies such as child protection services by using conviction data and […]
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Hi, I’m Abby and I’m a psychology student currently working as part of the Pain and Fatigue service for Solent NHS Trust. It was the second placement I applied for after a few of weeks of looking on Surrey Pathfinder and was delighted to be offered the opportunity after a string of online interviews. I […]
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Hey! my name’s Amy and I’m a Criminology placement student currently working at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, a Special Educational Needs school in Cranleigh, Surrey. My first day on placement I was so nervous on my first day, it was something completely new and I didn’t know what to expect. I collected my lanyard and […]
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While my placement was not directly law related, it has allowed me to understand that my degree equips me with the skills to excel in a wide variety of diverse professions.
Prior to my placement year, I had only ever worked part-time jobs with “0 hours contracts”. The thought of going into an office, and even having to request annual leave, intimidated me. But after spending a year working from 9-5 and still having 4.5 days of Annual Leave remaining. I have realised the 9-5 structure suits me very well.
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