Find out all you need to know about Work Experience. Click below drop down for a step by step guide.

STEP 1 – DOWNLOAD THE APP

Download the App in the App store or Google Play. Type in Connect Placement Manager into your Apple or Google Play store and download. If you dont have access to a smartphone, let your form tutor know and we can provide a link.

STEP 2 – LOG INTO THE APP

Click the link in your invite email and create your own password. Make sure to choose a password you will remember. All students will get a welcome email in their Meols Cop Inbox.

STEP 3 – SELECT YOUR INDUSTRY PREFERENCE 

You will be prompted to input your industry preferences to help us understand which careers paths you are considering. It is also helpful for you to log you industry preferences during the pre-placement phase to reflect back on post-placement to see if your preferences have changed or stay the same.

STEP 4 – SKILLS BUILDER 

There is a skills builder tool which will allow you to develop and reflect on your skills as an individual. This is a key part in preparing you for your work placements as this tool will give you building blocks to improve your listening, speaking, problem solving, team working and many more skills before your placement starts.

STEP 5 – INPUTTING YOUR PLACEMENT

Once you have found your placement you will need to input the employer details into the app so that we can help the employer complete the risk assessment process. You will need to input your self-found placement on the app by Friday 31st March at the latest. 

STEP 6 – PLACEMENT VERIFICATION 

The Careers Team will then verify or deny your placement based on whether or not we are satisfied with your chosen employer and their details. If your placement is debied, there will be a comment from us telling you why your placement is not suitable to go ahead.