The process

Q: Does talentladder match students with suitable placements electronically?
A: No. We use the website as a means of collecting information and the database as a way of storing it. We match students with placements and vice-versa by more traditional screening methods, all of which is done personally by one of the talentladder team.

Q: Can my online CV be accessed by anyone?
A: No. Only members of the talentladder team are able to see your CV. The database is protected so that no external party can view or use any of the details held on it.

Q: I have seen an advert for an opportunity in my student paper, can you tell me how I can apply for it?
A: Please complete your online CV, following the given instructions. To apply for a specific job opportunity you must make sure to enter the job reference number e.g. ACT1 in the appropriate box on the CV.

Q: I have already made a direct application to a particular company – can I apply to the same company through talentladder?
A: Not for the exact same position/opportunity. If we find suitable opportunities for you we will ask you if you have already directly applied to any of the relevant companies. Please be honest here! talentladder will not put you forward for any opportunity for which you have already applied.

Q: Do I have to pay for this service?
A: No. There is no charge to students or universities.

Q: I am interested in pursuing opportunities through talentladder, but I am currently taking a year abroad. Can you still help me to find a placement?
A: You can still submit your CV to talentladder, but please fill in the dates when you would like a placement in the relevant boxes, and make a note of when you are available for interview in the UK. We will continue to review your details in line with any new opportunities as they arrive and we will keep you informed.

Q: Where are the placements located?
A: We work for companies across the UK. Occasionally, our clients have opportunities abroad, but the majority will be within the UK. If you have a geographical preference, please let us know in the relevant section of your CV.

Q: Is there an age limit?
A: No. All the companies we work for have no age restrictions.

Q: Can talentladder guarantee that I get a placement or vacation work?
A: No, talentladder cannot guarantee that, but you are guaranteed that talentladder will be working hard to find you a placement/vacation work.

Q: I would really like to try a placement in a specific industry or profession but I have no previous experience – is this likely to affect my application?
A: No. In general the companies we work for are not necessarily looking for prior experience - they are looking for bright students who are motivated, willing to learn and have a good attitude.

Q: Once I have registered my details with talentladder, how long can I expect to wait before I hear anything back?
A: You will receive an email from our database immediately thanking you for completing your online CV. We will then try to be back in touch with you again after 2 weeks. At this point we will let you know if we have anything immediate or if we are still looking for suitable opportunities for you.

Q: If talentladder finds something suitable for me, what happens then?
A: If you have had an interview with talentladder and we have identified a placement which we’d like to put you forward for, then we will contact you by email, or telephone, to ascertain your interest in that particular placement. Your next interview will then take place with the company. Should you be successful you will be offered a place and asked to confirm your acceptance. This process varies in length depending on the set up of company interviews, however we aim to make this process as quick as possible.

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