This document summarizes the stages of an Industrial Year (IY) based on experiences of previous IY students. It discusses finding placements, the application process, assessments and interviews. Key advice includes researching companies, preparing for technical interviews, treating assessments as networking opportunities. For international placements, it notes additional considerations like housing, banking, language learning, and advises taking advantage of the opportunity to travel. The overall document provides guidance to students on navigating the various stages of securing and preparing for an IY placement.