Advertise a placement

The Process

Submit a Job Description

• Use the Cambridge Summer Placement Advert Template (link below), or provide your own advert
• Includes: role expectations, duration, location, application instructions, and contact details

The Industrial Placements Office will then upload this to the internal student database and promote via weekly bulletins.

Application Process

Employers can choose between two approaches:

Option 1: Direct Engagement

• Employer receives applications directly and manages communication
• Offers full control over selection and timelines

Option 2: Department-Assisted Collection

• Students send applications to the Industrial Placements office
• Applications are collated and forwarded to the employer
• May introduce delays depending on departmental workload

Interviews

We recommend employers treat the interview process as an extension of their usual procedure. Students will greatly benefit long term if they are engaging in an authentic hiring experience, as this can translate effectively to graduate level prospects further down the line.

Confirmation

Once the employer has run their selection process, it is a good idea to make offers quickly after the event and set a firm deadline for acceptance. Typically, students will have several ongoing processes, with a real possibility of receiving and considering more than one offer.