Focusing on the specifics around work experience, placements and internships, this book will provide students and graduates with a comprehensive guide to:
- The importance of the employment experience
- Finding the appropriate opportunities at every level
- The full range of experience opportunities in key graduate sectors
- Applying for posts
- Developing an experience strategy
- Making the most of experience
- Using experience to further a career
Provides guidance on finding a range of opportunities, including voluntary work, part-time jobs, temp work and formal internships, both in the UK and overseasShows students how to sell themselves effectively in written applications and interviews and impress employersIncludes insights from employersContains reflective exercises in every chapterAccompanied by a companion website with a wealth of additional resources
Can be used as a selfhelp guide, or as a recommended text as part of a course
Offers friendly and supportive advice for students and graduates at all stages of their experience
Covers an extensive range of guidance on joining societies at university
Steve Rook
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