Placements give you skilled help for a fixed period and a low-risk way to find future graduate hires. That’s why more employers are offering them: 59% of employers now offer internships, up from 48% in 2018 (Sutton Trust, 2025).
What does a placement student bring?
- Up-to-date knowledge. Students bring what they’re learning now, from new software to current research.
- Real capacity. A placement student can take on projects your team hasn’t had time for.
- Fresh questions. Someone new to your business often spots what everyone else has stopped noticing.
How does it help with future hiring?
A placement is a year-long look at how someone works. If they’re good, you can offer them a graduate role and skip the cost and risk of hiring someone you’ve only met in an interview.
How do you reach the best candidates?
Advertise openly. Roles filled through personal contacts come from a small pool. Posting on jobsforinterns is free and puts your placement in front of students from every background, across the UK.