Advice on internships and placements
Vacation placements, internships, work shadowing… take a look at the typical work experience options you’re most likely to come across.
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Top tips on being successful when you apply for work experience or an internship. In many cases employers are looking for potential future graduate employees when recruiting students for their placement schemes
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Large on the horizon sit the famous names of graduate employment - high profile national and international companies with regular work experience and placement programmes.
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It's easy to believe that the only work experience open to undergraduates is that offered by the giants of graduate recruitment. Easy, but dead wrong. Small to medium sized business (SMEs) could also hold opportunities for you to get hands on experience of the working world.
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Being an intern doesn’t just look good on your CV – it can result in a job offer. During the internship, graduate employers test your calibre and, if they like what they see, they may want to keep you.
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All work experience is good experience, but only if you know how to sell it to employers. Here's how.
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Having a truly memorable summer isn’t just about heading to Ayia Napa. A holiday job can improve your understanding of working life and boost your prospects when applying for graduate jobs. Find out what other students have got out of their summer.
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Don’t lose track of all those valuable skills you gain through vacation jobs, work experience placements or part-time work. Here are some practical tips to help you record the skills and experience you gain.
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Make contacts, experience working life and get the answers to all your career questions through TARGETchances events.
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Search university jobshops - and get part-time work in your area
Choosing the right employer. It's one of life's big choices so be prepared