Student profiles

Read the stories of our undergraduate students, and learn about their experiences on their work placements.

Undergraduate student who did work experience

My leadership skills were recognised during my placement year

Elizabeth Kohorn-Hill BSc (Hons) Economics with Employment Experience

During her placement year Elizabeth's work was widely recognised and valued by her colleagues at the Department for Work and Pensions, so much so she was offered a job after graduation.

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My placement year taught me what employers are looking for

Tom Fletcher BA (Hons) Economics and Politics with Employment Experience

Thanks to his dual degree in Economics and Politics BA degree, Tom knew his skills were perfectly suited to a future career in the Civil Service.

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My placement was a great chance to make myself stand out by learning some skills a lot of graduates wouldn't have

Joseph Hubbard BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Joseph did a placement year with the Department for Work and Pensions to gain work experience after graduation.

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Sheffield as a city is a wonderful place to study and live

Zoonia Tahir BSc Economics

Zoonia was an international student from Pakistan and found Sheffield a global and friendly city.

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My placement year helped to build my confidence

Arinola Lawal BA Economics with Employment Experience

Arinola did a placement year working as a Junior Commercial Manager at IBM in Manchester.

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