Building experience

If you've never applied for an internship before, it can be hard to know what is expected of you. Especially if you lack work experience, you may be unsure of what to include in your CV, for example. This article guides you through the process of applying for an internship, explaining the steps you need to take to make your application stand out.

Work experience, internships and placements: what's the difference, what's the point and are they just about making cups of tea for free? This video explains all.

Getting work experience early on can greatly benefit you at the start of your career, but what if you don't know what you want to do with your career yet?

 Find out why you don't need a solid career goal to get experience.

Many students are lacking an often sought-after requirement by potential employers: experience. Here are several options to help you develop your experience as a graduate.

When you're thinking about work experience, your first decision may be about whether you want to work for a big company or a small one. This video offers some considerations for making the decision.

Work experience is a no brainer for the individual, but what do companies get out of offering work experience schemes, internships and placements?

Work experience is incredibly valuable for students and graduates: the more experience you have, the more likely you are to secure interviews for the roles you want. Doing a work placement is a great way to gain some of that hands-on experience. Here's what you can expect from a placement, how to find one and how you will benefit from it.

Whether you're going on a placement, an internship or just doing some informal work experience, here are some top tips to make exactly the sort of impression that will have them asking you back.

A work placement can help you get valuable work experience within your preferred industry. However, just showing up each day won't cut it; you'll have to really show you're enthusiastic and willing to learn even before your first day. Here are 5 tips to make the most out of your placement.

Internships aren't just a way to develop your professional skills and experience; they can often directly lead to a job offer, with research showing that over half of all interns are rehired when their internship ends. Unfortunately though, many internships are unpaid. Here's what you need to know about unpaid internships.

Job shadowing is a handy tool not only for recent graduates but for professionals at all stages of their career, giving them a glimpse of what a certain job or profession looks like day-to-day. Here are some key benefits of job shadowing and some tips to get you started.

Doing an internship, placement or any other type of work experience can really help you to grow your employability, but to get the most out of the experience it's key that you end it on a positive note. Here the six steps you should take just before and after you leave to ensure you're reaping the benefits of your hard work.