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Intern for a Startup: Top 7 reasons you should consider a startup
So, right now you’ve probably applied for a long list of internships with some of the world's leading companies, just like thousands of your peers. There are many reasons why getting an internship in a well-known organisation is a brilliant start to your career. Not...
What To Do In The Summer: Top 6 ways for University students to spend their summers
Summer, bringing with it the sweet taste of freedom. After a probably-hectic semester, you have some room to breathe. You can R&R in peace, maybe soak up some sunshine and spend quality time with family and friends. However, as important as it is to have fun,...
Top 10 things to do in London during the wintertime
Just because you’re visiting London during the wintertime doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up inside your room. In fact, London arguably looks even better and offers more to its tourists during the winter. Think open-air ice rinks, Christmas markets, mulled wine,...
Internship Alternatives
Here at Capital Placement, we are all about creating and finding our candidates the internship of their dreams! However, we do not fail to recognise that internships may not be for everyone, or it may not be the right time to do one. Therefore, we’ve compiled seven...
The 4-minute Guide to Your London Internship
CP note: We are proud to introduce a blog from one of our own London interns, Vona! In her guide, Vona covers her personal London experience, the best places to invest your time, and resources and the prime locations for some great bargain shopping. Check out the...
How I got to attend Milano Unica as a Fashion Intern in London
CP Note: We are proud to introduce and publish the work of very own CP intern, Kristina. Fashion intern Kristina gives her thoughts on her experience of flying to Milan and attending the prestigious trade show Milano Unica 2019. This summer I have the privilege of...
Benefits of an International Internship: How It’s Different And Why You Should Do One
Internships are a pivotal moment in everyone’s life. They are often your first encounter with a professional environment, where you come across the pressure of deadlines, meetings and interactions with different people from diverse backgrounds. You must choose...
Top 10 Best Places To Visit In The UK
Having spent an entire summer dedicated to travelling abroad, Julia now focuses on helping other students experience life outside their home country. As an American now working in London, Julia enjoys sharing advice on interning abroad, sipping tea (with 2 sugars, 1...
London Cost of Living: How to survive, thrive, and save in London
London, as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world. It’s a great destination to intern, but the cost of living there is particularly high. According to expatistan.com, London is ranked among the most expensive cities in the world. At first, it might...
Benefits Of An Internship: 7 Reasons You Should Intern Abroad
Our university years are the best years of our lives. Putting aside the stress of our submission deadlines, late nights, and long lectures, the university is a place that is bursting with opportunities! With so many influential people you could be meeting, and...
The Importance of Networking: Why Networking Skills are Necessary
Networking has had a bad reputation. Often times, people misunderstand it as an opportunistic practice lacking authenticity. Some people see it as unnecessary small talk and some imagine it is about begging for favours. While others think it is merely exchanging...
Intern Etiquette: How to Impress at the Workplace
You recently landed a new internship. It’s going to be your first foray into the working world. You can’t wait to get started, but you’re also nervous. What if you embarrass yourself at work and alienate your new bosses or colleagues within the first...
Finding Paid Internships Abroad: 2019 Guide
There’s nothing like interning abroad. Not only does the experience offer some crucial life lessons, but it also adds some serious weight to your CV. Unfortunately, as appealing as the prospect of international work sounds, money ends up becoming a major hurdle for...
Role of an Intern: What to Expect From Your Internship Role
It’s not a stretch to say internships have become indispensable. The competition for jobs has never been stiffer. When making hiring decisions, Capital Placement notes, employers will lean heavily towards students who have at least some internship experience under...
How Important Is a Cover Letter in 2019
Having written for publications globally for over a decade, Prathamesh is a seasoned writer. He loves to read, game, and travel the world in his spare time.You may be tempted to forego the cover letter entirely when applying for a new internship or job. After all,...
Funding your internship abroad: 2019 Guide
Compared to the vast amount that students spend on getting their degree these days, our internships provide excellent value for money. Thus, employers generally rank work experience as the most valuable aspect of a successful candidates profile. Consequently, by not...
Capital Placement Skype Interview: Preparation Tips
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries. We often get asked when we offer an interview how best a candidate can prepare or what a candidate can...
Creating LinkedIn profile for your job search
Co-founded Capital Placement in 2012 and he has lived, studied and worked across the globe, with experience in the United Kingdom, United States, Asia and Europe.LinkedIn is the genius pairing of social media and career networking. The social media aspect of LinkedIn...
7 tips for your upcoming internship
Co-founder and CEO of Capital Placement, a London based global internship programme provider, making international internships easier and more accessible for university students and recent graduates. You have worked hard to secure an internship, here are some tips to...
50 hours in Edinburgh
A bit of background about me and the trip… I am from Taiwan and I am in London to do an accounting internship on Capital Placement’s London programme. Doing an internship in Londonis undoubtedly a great experience but as soon as I received the offer for the programme,...
Living and Interning Abroad
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries.How to make the most of your time in a foreign country as an international intern Many of us are lucky...
6 things to do if you fail to find your perfect internship
Co-founder and CEO of Capital Placement, a London based global internship programme provider, making international internships easier and more accessible for university students and recent graduates.The summer is here and you have just realised you don’t have much...
Life of a Deloitte intern in Bangalore, India
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries.An interview with a Capital Placement intern on his experience interning in one of the most vibrant...
9 Tips on How to Write a CV for Internships
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries.Writing cv Writing a CV can be an uphill and time-consuming task if you do not know how to do it right....
4 Biggest career mistakes you should never make
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries.During the early stages of your working life, or throughout your student years. You are always told about...
Increase your chances of getting an internship
Co-founded Capital Placement in 2012 and he has lived, studied and worked across the globe, with experience in the United Kingdom, United States, Asia and Europe.We don’t choose our interns based on past work experience. In fact, Capital Placement was established...
Why you don’t need to rush into choosing a career
Capital Placement offering global internship programmes for students and recent graduates since 2012 with one of our 1500+ partner companies across 25+ industries.Jethro Tull once wrote that ‘Life’s a long song.’ We’re always being told how short life is and in some...
5 ways an overseas internship will help you in job interviews
Co-founder and CEO of Capital Placement, a London based global internship programme provider, making international internships easier and more accessible for university students and recent graduates.Overseas Internships are a great way of gaining valuable experience...
Landing a dream job- in a dream country
Co-founder and CEO of Capital Placement, a London based global internship programme provider, making international internships easier and more accessible for university students and recent graduates.Breaking into a new job and possibly a new career in a different...
7 Tips: How to make the most of your internship
Co-founded Capital Placement in 2012 and he has lived, studied and worked across the globe, with experience in the United Kingdom, United States, Asia and Europe.So, you’ve finally got an internship, what can you do now to make the most of it? For some of you, it...
