Daisy Stoyle

I never intended to do a placement but was aware of this opportunity being very beneficial to someone wanting to go down this career path. When I graduate, I need something to separate me from the rest of my peers when applying for jobs. Having a year’s worth of experience in the workplace was the ideal opportunity to do just this. As well as gaining work experience, it would allow me to gain a real insight into the career I was interested in and the different areas I could potentially work in.

I attended search warrants which involved assisting with the triaging of devices at the scene, regularly imaging devices in preparation for examiners, using forensic software to examine computers and mobile phones, all while working in line with ISO 17025. Through my everyday responsibilities and tasks, I regularly interacted with officers within the force regarding work I completed for them.

When I graduate, trying to find graduate employment amongst my peers is my biggest worry. However, this placement has offered me so much which will hopefully separate me from those also graduating. I’m more confident about working in this industry now as I know it is definitely for me. I would never have experienced any of the warrants or general exhibit handling through university alone. Not only have I gained skills and knowledge, I have also been able to interact and network with those in the industry which will benefit me throughout my career. I also had no idea of the number of opportunities within both the public and private sector that my degree is relevant to, so this gives me so much more confident for graduating next year.