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Work experience

Thinking about bolstering your CV with some experience? It’s definitely a great way to expand your skillset and make you stand out. To learn more about where to start and how to get the most out of the experience, look no further.

Who to approach and how to apply

Everything you need to know about getting the work experience ball rolling.

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Why get work experience?

Gives you skills and experience to guide you towards the sector you’d like to work in, and to help you stand out to potential employers.

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Types of work experience

There are a number of different options when it comes to work experience. Find out more about your options.

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Work experience while job hunting

Whether you’ve just finished university and haven’t decided what to do next, or you’re looking for a new job, make the most of your free time.

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Case studies

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Choosing the right placement for you

If you’re thinking of doing work experience you may also be trying to decide between large companies or small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Make the most of your work experience

So you’ve landed that work experience position. Make sure you get the most out of the experience with the IET’s helpful tips.

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Diary of a 40 year old placement student

Paul Whitehouse kept a monthly diary blog, logging his experiences as a mature engineering placement student during placement at Moog Aircraft Group.

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Where to look for work experience opportunities

You know you want to find yourself a work placement, but you might not know where to look.

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