Work Experience 

Work Experience can take the form of:

• Work Taster Activities: eg. Guest speakers, employer site visits, CV writing

• Work Placement with employer (virtual/off-site)

• Volunteering and/or taking part in social action 

• Running your own student enterprise

Remember, some work experience can take place online. Speak with your tutor for more details!

You can take part in virtual work experience, as long as it facilitates a two-way interaction between yourself and the employer eg. a virtual employer talk or placement. Take a look at the following links to get involved:

• WEX events and opportunities area: Where new activities are regularly updated

• Speakers for Schools Platform: Virtual employer talks and virtual placements (see work ready activities page activities 8+9)

• Develop first hand skills required for working in your chosen industry

• Opportunity to showcase your skills and attitude to a potential employer

• Enhance your experience on applications or CVs

• Possibility of a reference

Make sure to complete the following actions for any work experience activities:

• Make sure you have evidence of the content of your work experience eg. photos, videos, files.

• Add all activities to Grofar via the activity log, checking you have completed the reflection 'what I learnt form' and attached any supporting evidence.