I was motivated to take on a placement year because I wanted to gain practical experience in a professional environment and explore career options in the financial sector. I secured a role at Volvo Financial Services as a Financial Solutions Intern, which aligned well with my interests in business and finance.

The placement gave me the opportunity to work on multi-million pound deals and build strong relationships with customers and dealers. It developed my skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving, significantly increasing my confidence. The experience confirmed my ambition to pursue a career in financial services and gave me a clear direction for the future.

I was well supported by Loughborough throughout the placement process with CV writing clinics, mock assessment centres and careers fairs all helping me to prepare and succeed.