Work Experience

Almost all young people encounter this infuriating catch 22: companies only hire people with experience. But, how are you meant to get experience, if you’re not given an opportunity? Read this section to find out how.

Key Success Factors:

Embrace virtual work experience - it’s easy to secure.
Once you have a shortlist of degree apprenticeships, find out what work experience opportunities they offer.
Consider starting a side hustle. To quote The Social Network: "inventing a job is better than finding a job".
Part time work will imbue you with numerous transferable skills.
Volunteering is a great stepping stone into employment.

Springpod lists countless virtual work experience opportunities (including real estate, NHS, Amazon, Network Rail etc.).

Forage allows you to explore careers and prepares you for the workplace with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers.

Uptree is a great place to find work experience opportunities and apprenticeships. Moreover, it lists numerous employer events (face-to-face and online).

It's worth joining The Brokerage's "Next Gen Talent Network". If you do so, you will gain access to news about internships, placements, apprenticeships and work experience.

Volunteering

If you’re struggling to find work experience, volunteering is a great first step. Click here to discover the benefits of volunteering and how to find relevant opportunities.

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