Gain work experience

Work experience can help you get noticed

Is your CV looking a little light on work experience?

If you’ve never had a job, done any volunteering or work related training, you may find it harder to show potential employers you’ve got what they need.

That’s where work experience comes in. Not only will you build up your skills, you can test out a career to see if you like it. The experience you’ll gain from work placements, internships and volunteering are great ways to impress employers.

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Need some inspiration for your career options?

With so many career choices, it can be hard to decide! Use the links below to find the right path for you. Skillsometer - discover what jobs you might like to do Icould - discover your personality and what jobs might suit you NCS Skills Assessment - discover your skills and what jobs might suit you Careers Pilot Go Construct - construction specific Prospects Job Services - for graduates Target Careers UCAS
Not sure how to start? Check out these useful links to support you

Make sure you feel ready to get back out there – check out the support available if you are feeling anxious, confused, lost or overwhelmed. Plymouth has lots of growing industries that will have many job openings in the future. One of them could be for you! Find out more. Get your own free Careers and Skills Plan with National Careers Service. Develop yourself through further study and training opportunities. Find out where to find jobs in Plymouth.
Need to talk through your options?

Pop in and see us on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Barclays in Plymouth Centre or sign up as a member, we'd be happy to help. Or if you'd rather speak to someone on the phone, call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. They can help to identify what career is best for you and the skills that could be useful in a range of different apprenticeship roles.