Placement Blog

By Jamie Seow on Wed 27 September 2023 in Placement Blog

Change can be a scary thing! Leaving your comfort zone to dive into the unknown and pursue a Placement year can be intimidating. Check out how Jamie, our Project Co-Ordinator Placement, has adapted so far...

By Matilda Gardener on Wed 16 August 2023 in Placement Blog

Are you unsure whether a placement year is for you? Discover the highlights of Onboarding placement, Matilda's, year in industry as she reveals why a placement year isn't something to be missed!

By Olivia Smith on Wed 05 July 2023 in Placement Blog

Over June, the ProspectSoft team got together to fundraise, train, and compete in the 2023 "Pretty Muddy" run for Cancer Research. Read all about the event from start to finish and find out how we got involved!

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.