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WHETHER IT’S JUST A WEEK
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INTERNSHIP, GETTING WORK
EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU’RE
AT UNIVERSITY IS ALMOST
AS IMPORTANT AS GETTING
AN EDUCATION. pic: BIRAN GRATWICKE
“GET OUT OF BED AND GO AND GET YOURSELF A JOB!”
Sound familiar? Of course it does; everyone’s parents have
uttered these words to their beloved offspring nearly as many
times as the timeless “you treat this place like a hotel!” It’s
mundane, repetitive and, let’s be honest, forgotten within 33
seconds of hearing it. However, experience in the world of work
is sometimes just as important as your qualifications.
SO WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
Having decent experience will set you above the rest and boost
employability when it comes to facing the real world beyond
university. More than anything, though, it allows you to try
different jobs out and figure out what suits you. Getting the
experience early enough will leave you time to change your
mind.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE A PART-TIME JOB?
Having a part-time job is great, especially when you are in
university and need all the money you can get. But this doesn’t
always mean that you have ‘experience’. For example, if you
want to become a vet and you have a part-time job in your
local chippy this isn’t going to help you in the slightest. If you
are going to get a part-time job you may as well make sure it’s
relevant to your chosen path. Organisations such as Go Wales
are great for finding work placements that are paid and about
more than just making the tea.
HOW DO YOU GET WORK EXPERIENCE?
Think about the different types of work experience that are
right for you and contact as many companies relating to this as
possible. Remember to be polite, professional, but most of all
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