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Over recent years work placements have become increasingly visible in the curricula of universities, colleges and schools. This development has promoted a parallel expansion in supportive literature and web-based resources available to students. It is now widely recognised not only that placements are beneficial, but that, as competition for jobs intensifies, work experience is becoming an essential component of an applicant’s CV within the post-graduation employment market.
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© 2004 Christine Fanthome
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Fanthome, C. (2004). Why Do a Work Placement?. In: Work Placements — A Survival Guide for Students. Macmillan Study Skills. Red Globe Press, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-08191-9_1
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