Placement year ideas

[ThePaulRead]

Hi there,

I'm looking to apply for a year placement as part of my degree (Motorsport Technology) for next year and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations? I am based in Kent. Also if anyone has worked or had any experience at these following companies could you please let me know:

Team BMR
AmD Tuning
Team HARD
Motorbase Performance
Carlin
Double R Racing
Mclaren
Fox Motorsport
Barwell Motorsport
TF Sport
Triple Eight Racing

Many thanks
Paul

[D-Type]

I've no experience of any of the teams, Paul, but I do know how employers' minds work. This old fart suggests that before applying to any of the companies find out the name of the boss man - if their website doesn't say who it is, phone the company and ask. A friend of mine swore by this technique - he reckoned that the telephonist was so surprised at the request they would respond and were delighted to be able to chat to someone and help them. Then address your application to him. A handwritten letter accompanied by a typed CV is the best way to apply. It's better than a typed letter which can look as if it's a stock template. Above all, don't simply e-mail them in the first instance as it looks too casual.

Anyway, good luck.