Working while you study full-time may be an economic necessity. But, you can turn it to your advantage in many ways:
- develop the skills employers expect you to have as a graduate
- having experience in work will make you a more interesting prospect to employers. It will increase your confidence in yourself
- it gives practice at making applications and going for interviews
- it can help with future decision-making about careers. It helps you understand your work likes and dislikes better
- allows you to network with organisations. This could prove useful when job seeking after graduation
- many national employers now recruit directly from their summer work programmes. Some even offer sponsorship to students for their final year
When you're ready to start applying for work experience opportunities use our advice on making applications.
Find out more about the wide range of careers sessions and employer-led events on offer at the Careers Service.
