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This example CV is suitable for a student studying a course closely related to the type of placement they are applying for. Here we have a real advertisement for an Engineering Placement and on the next page an example of an Engineering students CV and covering letter for this role.

Industrial Placement Job description As the world's premier measurement company, Agilent Technologies works in close collaboration with academia and takes an active role in supporting higher education and research in the UK and Ireland. They offer the broadest range of innovative measurement solutions in the industry, providing customers and partners with products and services that make a real difference in the lives of people everywhere. Do you want to find an internship that will use your technical skills and knowledge AND also give you real hands on problem solving, commercial and business experience? Join Agilent Technologies UK Local Customer Response Centre, where you'll be working in a stimulating, open and dynamic environment, supporting the needs of Agilent's Customers through a program of activities developed to support Agilent's Sales, Technical and Support Organisations along with those of our strategic partners. During the one year internship, successful candidates will spend time in each of Agilent's customer focused organisations, supporting the needs of Agilent's customers through a program of activities developed to support Agilent's sales, technical and support organisations, along with those of our strategic partners. Qualifications: Students studying towards an Electronic Engineering / Communications Engineering; Solid understanding of electronic test and measurement fundamentals; Basic understanding of the generation, demodulation and analysis of digital communication signals; Basic understanding of RF/MW and Wireless technologies i.e. GSM. Core Skills Required: Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written; Strong analytical skills to analyse and solve technical problems; High energy, a good attitude and team player; Proactive and willingness to learn; Accountability and strong organisational skills; Competence in the use of MS Office software; Full clean UK driving licence.

Gemma Lonsdale
23 University Avenue, Brighton, BN1 9WW T: 07777 777 777 E: G.lonsdale@sussex1.ac.uk Second year Electronic Engineering undergraduate on track to gain a 2:1. Strong analytical, technical and communication skills gained through my degree and through relevant work experience in technical sales and support and academic research. Looking to further develop my knowledge of the electronic manufacturing industry during a placement year in industry. EDUCATION Electronic Engineering BEng, Sussex University, 2012 2015 Key Modules Include: Electrical circuits and devices electromechanics engineering mathematics mechanics and properties of materials programming for engineers thermodynamics signal processing and feedback control digital systems microprocessors and microcontrollers electrical machines and power electronics high-frequency communications. I contributed to two group projects: one on electronic engineering and a second based around electronic circuit and systems design. As part of the latter project we utilised a variety of electronic test measurement products and analysed digital communication signals. We have also covered the key professional skills required for accreditation project management, technical communication, risk and professional ethics.

A levels: Physics (A), Mathematics (B), Further Mathematics (B), Economics (A), Brighton High, 2009-2011 GCSEs: 11 (7A, 3B, 1C) including Maths and English, Brighton High, 2004 - 2009 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Technical Research Assistant, University of Sussex Engineering Department, Oct 2013 Current Part time work assisting tutor on project investigating the generation, demodulation and analysis of digital communication signals in rural areas and digital communication techniques. Position awarded after demonstrating excellent analytical and problem solving skills during first academic year. Gained basic understanding of RF/MW and Wireless technologies including GSM. Experienced using electronic test equipment for telecom and wireless research and development and production. Responsible for writing up findings in reports. As part of my research I joined various Agilent Technologies webcasts on the Fundamentals of Electronic Test & Measurement

Technical Sales Assistant, Technical Sales Ltd, Brighton, Summer 2013 After 2 weeks successful work experience in year 12 the company invited me back to join their technical sales team during the summer after I started my degree. Collaborated with a team of 20 developing the international communications system for a large digital services provider. Conducted needs analysis on the current system and developed the technical specification. Liaised between customer and development team. Communicated regularly with clients to review and discuss findings. Prepared presentations to management evidencing technical progress and the impact on timings and costs. Broadened commercial knowledge and understanding of technical markets. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Snowboarding Instructor, St Anton, Austria, 2011 2012 Gap year teaching young people and children to snowboard. - Responsible for maintaining high levels of health and safety awareness. - Positive and energetic approach even when working very long days. - Gained resilience and ability to cope with a steep learning curve: learning a language to teaching and living abroad. - Organised the daily rota and shifts. KEY SKILLS Strong MS Office skills including EXCEL: analysing and processing large amounts of data and developing Macros to improve efficiency. Language: English; native, German; intermediate, Italian; basic Full clean UK driving licenCe. INTERESTS Building and maintaining my own computers and building robots. Reading historical novels, snowboarding, swimming and learning Italian.

REFERENCES Dr G Howe Academic Liaison Tutor Geography Department University of Sussex BN1 9QL 01273 986758 g.howe@email.ac.uk Mrs P Wisley Manager Technical Sales Ltd, Brighton BN2 0HJ 01273 435676 WisleyP@email.co.uk

23 University Avenue Brighton BN1 9WW Tel: 07777 777 777 E: G.lonsdale@sussex1.ac.uk Mr James Aderley Agilent Technologies Agilent Industrial Park Yorkshire YS1 7LP

18th April 2014

Dear Mr Aderley, Application for Industrial Placement Year I would like to apply for the above position with Agilent technologies , as advertised on the University of Sussex Careers and Employability Centre jobs database. I am a second year Electronic Engineering BEng undergraduate on track to gain a 2:1. I have relevant experience in technical sales and support and am very keen to gain further knowledge of this area as well as broaden my experience through a placement at Agilent. I believe I can bring the following skills and experience to the role: Strong technical understanding and practical experience of using electronics, testing and measuring products gained through academic projects and research assistant role. Communication skills gained through conducting market research, supporting customers and dealing with sales enquiries and feeding back to development teams as part of technical sales role. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills gained through developing a communications system and degree projects. Project management skills gained through working with teams across various divisions via phone and email. Commercial and business acumen gained through work experience.

I am very familiar with Agilent through both my university and work experience and understand you are market leaders in electronic product measurement. I have been particularly interested in your webcasts on the Fundamentals of Electronic Test & Measurement of which I am a regular listener. I am very keen to combine my customer sales and support skills with my technical and research knowledge and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with Agilent to further my career. I enclose my CV and very much look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Gemma Lonsdale

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