Benefits of Work Experience

So what are the benefits of work experience? 

• Helps you to get a better job
• May help you to stand out from the crowd
• Gives you a chance to put your skills into practice
• Helps you to test out career options
• Improves your knowledge of yourself
• Builds your confidence by working with others
• Develops skills employers are looking for
• Bridges the gap between school, college and the world of work
• Develops essential key skills needed for work

Work experience is never wasted; you can always learn from what you have done.  Relevant work experience can show an employer what you can do..

For further information about work experience visit the following websites:

Work Experience -  A website dedicated to work experience

Hobsons - Useful advice about work experience

This page was last updated on the 4th of September 2007 and is scheduled for review on or before the 4th of September 2008