Do’s
- Do treat all staff with respect
- They are giving up their time for you free of charge
- You are being taught skills it would be difficult to simulate in university – appreciate the time people are giving to you
- Learn from the people you are working with – they do this every day and will have a lot of practical knowledge to impart
- Remember to thank people for their time, especially if they’ve gone out of their way to help you
- Referring specifically to what you appreciated will show that your thanks are genuine
- Do make an effort to get on with any other students on the placement
- Do try to become part of the team and muck in and help out
- It’s ok to socialise with your colleagues outside the workplace
- If you really fit in, you might be asked to come back – as a paid employee!