Work Experience

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Look in the right places and you'll find loads of opportunities.

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.