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5 Things u need2know
- Work experience can be any employment, paid or voluntary, that builds on your experience of life in the work place.
- Work experience can help you decide on a career and can show employers how you've applied your studies to the world of work.
- Competition for work experience can be really tough, so you'll need to make a big impression when asking for it.
- A covering letter should explain who you are and why you are interested in work experience at that particular company.
- A Curriculum Vitae helps employers decide whether you're suitable based on previous jobs, qualifications and skills like good communication, literacy, knowledge of ICT and flexibility.
