Interviews with students who have taken part in our placement scheme and what they thought.
For further information about the experiences of our Graduates, please see the leaflets attached. Below are some quotes from the booklet:
Dominika
"I really enjoyed the placement. The project I was working on was very interesting and helped me develop existing and new skills/knowledge. The experience I had within the Local Government was really meaningful and allowed my personal growth. I am glad there are opportunities like that for young people as otherwise how would we gain professional experience?
I am still studying towards a degree and because of this experience I know more how things work in practice. This placement was a big step towards my career development. "
Megan
"The placement has clarified the type of work I want to be involved with for the foreseeable future career wise. Tasks I have been involved with have all related to my degree in some way or another."
Nick
"A lot of the things I have been involved in here at NELC will be like gold dust on my CV!"
Rian
"The graduate placement has provided an opportunity to get my foot in the door and gain some work experience. The placement has been vastly rewarding. I have been able to develop various skills and learn the council ethos whilst being challenged and valued. There has been no sense of being treated as a 'work experience boy'. I have been an integral part of the asset management team from day one providing an important service to the department. I would strongly recommend this scheme to any undergraduate. "
Sarah
"My placement has been such a good experience where I have learned such a lot from the people around me both about the scrutiny/performance improvement functions and about working for the council in general.
The placement has helped my skills and confidence grow tonnes and the diversity of tasks I have been able to get involved with has really helped my experience and ability to relate the experience to any potential job I may apply for in the future. Everyone has been so supportive in terms of if there is anything they can do to help me with my future career."