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Voluntary work or work experience are two of the best ways to improve your CV and gain hands-on experience of the ‘real world’.

Work experience is often ignored by students, who presume it only means making coffee, photocopying and stuffing envelopes. But in reality, employers are keen to see that you have some experience of the job market, a willingness to learn, and some variety in the kind of environments where you have worked.

Read our case studies of graduates who did work experience and find out how it benefited them. Find expert advice on how to get the right placements for yourself in our articles. Also, check out our employer profiles to see what they require from work experience applicants.



 

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Ernst and Young Ernst and Young has 114,000 people, in 700 locations across 140 co... more
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CASE STUDIES

Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

There were several reasons really: to get experience in a job relevant... more

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

My motivation for taking a gap year was to gain as much experience as I... more

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Adrian Dennis - Southwestern - Summer Programme

It is quite tough, especially the first three weeks where you are on a... more

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Hena Yearley - Ernst & Young - Summer Internship Programme

Hena Yearley discusses her experiences of the Ernst & Young Summer Internship... more

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Blue Chip Internships: The big companies usually run internship programmes... more

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