Student FAQs

·        How do I get a placement with Club 21? How does Club 21 work?

·        Is a Club 21 placement right for me? Why is going on placement important?

·        I am a postgraduate/ international/ part-time undergraduate student. Am I eligible for a Club 21 placement?

·        I am a mature student. Am I eligible for Club 21?

·        Do I have to register for Club 21?

·        How do I apply for a placement?

·        Do I have to pay to apply for a placement through Club 21?

·        Which companies offer placements through Club 21?

·        Am I guaranteed a placement if I apply to Club 21?

·        I have applied for a placement and have received a letter saying that my application has been forwarded to the company for their consideration. What happens next?

·        What hours will I be expected to work when I’m on placement?

·        Will I be paid? How much?

·        How long will I be on placement?

·        At what point during the year can I go on placement? Do all placements take place during the summer vacation?

·        I have already booked a summer holiday, will this affect my eligibility for a placement?

·        I am an Erasmus student, am I eligible for a placement?

·        When I am on placement, will I be doing a 'real' job?

·        At what point in my course should I go on placement?

·        What level of qualification/experience will a Club 21 employer expect from an applicant?

·        Will you check my Club 21 application for me?

·        Will my placement experience be relevant to my current programme of study?

·        Why shouldn’t I apply directly to my preferred company for work experience?

·        Will I be able to get a placement in Glasgow / close to home?

·        If I have to work away from home, will I get any financial help with travel or accommodation costs?

·        Where can I go for advice on filling in my application form and writing an effective CV?

·        Will I be expected to attend an interview?

·        If my Club 21 placement application is unsuccessful, is feedback available?

·        Is there a limit to the number of Club 21 applications I can hand in?

·        Are there alternative ways of seeking out placements, internships and work experience?

·        What do past placement students say about Club 21?

·        Will my going on placement with a specific company mean that they will offer me employment when I graduate?

·        What do graduates who have done a Club 21 placement do when they graduate?

·        Who can I contact for further information about Club 21?

·        Can I unsubscribe from the Club 21 email list?