Making the Most of Your Placement

A new addition to the SAGE Study Skills series, this book is an invaluable resource for any business and management student intending to do a work placement as part of their degree. The text provides practical and thorough advice to help students select, prepare and navigate through organizational life - The book covers every step of the work placement process, from planning, making contact and interviewing, through to reflective learning and how to make the most of the placement experience and the opportunities it presents for future careers; -Each chapter features testimonials from students who have done placement years, offering experiences and advice; -Checklists to help students cover every consideration for commencing on their placement; -An extensive list of useful websites and contacts, as well as further reading suggestions.