Please note that currently all available Micro-Placements are remote.
- You will be a part of a selection process where you will receive constructive feedback.
- You will gain experience that will allow you to stand out in applications.
- You will develop your confidence and resilience.
The Micro-Placements are flexible to fit in with your studies, usually you will work between 2 and 4 hours a week for a maximum of 30 hours duration.
How do I apply for a micro-placement?
Look at the previous Micro-Placement projects (below) then send a CV and cover letter stating why you think you will benefit from a placement, tell us about your skills and if you would like a Mentor as part of the placement.
If you have any questions please contact Annabelle Richardson a.richardson@uos.ac.uk
Before you apply please see FutureMe for help with your CV and cover letter.
Applications are now closed for the academic year 2020-2021, and should reopen September 2021.
- Provides real and ‘live’ work experience
- Flexible to fit alongside studies
- Previous work experience is not necessary
- Contribute to developing the student experience
- They are paid
Placements vary, but examples of past projects and work include:
- Supporting the Student Services team with their events such as Careers Fairs, National Student Money Week.
- Projects with the University of Suffolk Sustainability team and the organisations they work with.
- Infographic projects with external organisations and also the University.
- Working as a Diversity Champion.
- Frontline duties with the Infozone Team.
- Supporting the IT Help Desk.
- Working in the Science Labs (ring fenced to Bioscience and Regenerative Medicine students.)
- Working with the Business Engagement Team in the IWIC, attending events and networking with organisations.
- Undertaking roles with Learning Services in the Library.
- Supporting students as a Student Counsellor (open to second and third year Counselling students only.)
- Creating Social Media posts.
- Projects with the Student Union.
Successful candidates who complete their placement hours can also get additional recognition on their Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) by undertaking these additional optional activities:
· Complete a self-awareness module in FutureMe
· Produce a reflective statement or other artifact, such as vlog, blog or poster
Note: these activities must be completed outside of placement hours.
Towards the end of your placement, the Careers Team will offer a 30-minute careers guidance meeting to reflect on your placement experience, what you have developed, and how the experience can be presented to future employers.
Find out about our Employability Skills Student Poster Competition - the winner was offered a 30 hour paid Micro-Placement with Student Services.
Our placement poster gallery to gain an insight into what some of our students achieved in their Micro-placements. (more posters to follow.)
