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Who should you talk to about work experience opportunities?

In the first instance, your best resource for finding work experience ideas is the internet. We recommend that you start your search by looking for companies in your local area that do the kind of work that you’d like to try. A general Google search should provide you with enough information to get you started and you should also consider browsing through online business directories too.

Check out our work experience listings here too or before you do that check out our career zones so you can read up on each sector.

If you don’t have any success with your online efforts, then the next step is speaking with Mrs Pearson, Work Experience Coordinator. She will have a list of contacts or be able to point you in the direction of the best places to look.

You should also speak to your friends and family. Tell them that you’re looking for work experience in a particular role and ask them if they know anyone who may be able to help.

We’ve all heard the six degrees of separation theory right?

The theory goes, that everyone is only six contacts away from another person, by way of introduction. This means that if you speak to six people about your work experience idea, at least one of them will be able to hook you up with an opportunity.

Before you do start making enquiries though, make sure that you have a really good CV and cover letter written and ready to send off.