Apply for placement years and stay ahead of deadlines.
A sandwich year is a year-long job interview. ATSApply helps you organise a season of applications alongside your coursework, with reminders and a clear view of what is working.
| # | Company | Type | Status | ATS match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N Northwind Bank Summer Analyst | Internship | Interview | 91 |
| 2 | B Brightline Rail Engineering Apprentice | Apprenticeship | Replied | 86 |
| 3 | K Kestrel Studio Junior Designer | Job | Viewed | 64 |
| 4 | H Halcyon Health Data Graduate Scheme | Graduate | Viewed | 88 |
| 5 | O Orbit Logistics Marketing Intern | Internship | Applied | 79 |
| 6 | F Fernway Council Digital Apprentice | Apprenticeship | Replied | 93 |
The stages you'll track
Placement applications for the following summer usually open in September and October. Most students apply during their second year, alongside exams and coursework.
Tips that actually help
Tell your placement office
Your university will often have exclusive vacancies. Add them to your tracker with the contact name.
Put your modules to work
Relevant modules and coursework projects belong high on your CV. They are the keywords an ATS is looking for.
Batch your applications
Set aside one session a week to apply. Your dashboard shows whether that rhythm is producing interviews.
Log rejections too
A rejection is data. Seeing them by stage tells you whether to fix your CV, your tests or your interviews.
Placement years: common questions
Can I use ATSApply with my university's careers portal?+
Yes. Add any application by pasting the link or typing the employer name. ATSApply works alongside whatever portal you apply through.
Should I apply for a placement in my first year?+
Usually you apply in second year for a placement in third. First-year students can look for insight days to prepare.
How do I track interview prep?+
Every application has its own notes and prep checklist, and Pro adds practice questions written from the job advert.