As the majority of readers will have very little knowledge of Northumbria we would like your answers to be as descriptive as possible. Here are two examples of an ideal response:

What personal achievements have you experienced whilst on your placement?

'The level of responsibility my team entrusted me with was the biggest personal achievement for me. I worked with the Managing Director of the client team on several of his reviews with the IBM UK General Manager and Barclays C-Suite Executives; being able to produce key deliverables to tight deadlines while adhering to excellent output quality is something that I will definitely be able to use throughout the rest of my career. Helping the Technical Director on the account develop a new collaboration environment for the global team, I took an active role in the ongoing on-boarding and management activities; only to become the go-to person for any collaboration requests and queries throughout the year.'

As a result of completing a placement, how do you feel you can make an impact in your final year and after graduation?

'I believe I now have a better understanding of the business world and business processes which I can apply into my business modules this year. Whichever organisation I end up working for after graduation, either in the UK or Canada (where I will be moving), I am confident that the knowledge and skills I have obtained this past year will stand me in excellent stead to make positive contributions to the business.'