By Imogen Lloyd on Fri 26 May 2023 in Placement Blog
Nervous about your first day on the job? In this blog we'll reveal some of our best advice on preparing for your placement year, so you feel ready for the transition from university to the working world.
By James McDougall on Fri 28 April 2023 in Placement Blog
While embarking on a placement year is an exciting prospect, the transition from university life to the working world can be overwhelming. In this blog, we've compiled a few ways to keep on top of your work whilst maintaining a healthy mindset, because taking care of your personal wellbeing takes priority.
By Imogen Lloyd on Tue 04 April 2023 in Placement Blog
Unsure whether a placement year is right for you? In this blog, we reveal the real benefits of taking a placement year and how a year in industry might be what stands between you and your career goals!
By Imogen Lloyd on Tue 28 February 2023 in Placement Blog
Placement applications are becoming increasingly competitive and, as a result, you might rarely come by success. If you're struggling to sustain the motivation to continue amongst the rejections, read Imogen's top tips for finding your feet again and persevering until the end.
By Isaac George on Tue 31 January 2023 in Placement Blog
The time during your placement can fly by so quickly, you can often feel as if you haven’t made the most of it. In this blog, Isaac shares his personal approach to best utilising his time at ProspectSoft, and the opportunities it provides.
By Imogen Lloyd on Wed 21 December 2022 in Placement Blog
The ProspectSoft placements have taken it upon themselves to make their only Christmas in Oxford a festive season to remember! Read about how our Marketing Assistant, Imogen, has spent her Christmas away from home with the Prospect family.
By Olivia Smith on Fri 18 November 2022
Moving to a new city during your placement year can be daunting, especially after settling in to your university lifestyle. Read about how Olivia, one of our Marketing placements, has adjusted to life in Oxford and made the most of her time here so far.
By Luke Yaxley on Fri 11 November 2022
Nervous about the transition from university to the working world? Read about how our Technical Services placement, Luke, has adjusted to his new role and applied his university-taught skills to the Service Desk.
By Imogen Lloyd on Mon 31 October 2022
Read our guide for all the best CV tips, cover letter tricks, and interview hacks, and download our free Placement Application Tracker template!
By Neve Berry on Wed 19 October 2022 in Placement Blog
Supporting charity events is heavily encouraged throughout the placement scheme and is a great way to get the whole team involved. Check out how ProspectSoft fundraised for this year's Macmillan Coffee Morning and take a look at all the sweet treats we baked!