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Work experience

Work experience shows that you have a good understanding of working life and that you have developed transferable skills.

Work experience can make a difference

Work experience can be the deciding point between you and another candidate. Work experience shows that you have a good understanding of working life and that you have developed transferable skills. A side from this, work experience is a great chance to get your foot in the door at a company, as well as gaining valuable contacts within that company and industry.

Finding work experience can be difficult but, here are some useful tips:

  • Use people you know – family members, friends etc.
  • Use social media platforms to connect with and approach employers about the possibility of work experience
  • Find employers who suit your interests in your local area. You can do this by searching the online yellow pages

For younger people who are still in education:

  • How to Find Work Experience 
  • Arranging Your Own Work Experience Placement
  • Work Experience
  • Volunteering

For people who are out of work and out of education:

  • Looking for Work

 

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