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Circus skills

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Want to join the circus? Meet some young people who are learning circus skills.

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Want to be a make-up artist?

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n2k visits the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show. Watch the video.

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Fancy being a music mega star?

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Do you want to work in music? A new scheme is looking for potential musicians, photographers and reviewers to compete for some top prizes!

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5 Things u need2know

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

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