The resources listed below are mostly hosted on external websites. The Careers and Employability Service website also has information on finding work experience. Find out more.
Work experience
| Bright Network |
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Free resource for finding internships and graduate jobs. They offer a 4-day virtual internship programme, "Internship Experience UK", which runs in the summer. You can use their website all year round to search for internships and graduate jobs, as well as accessing helpful careers advice. |
| Forage - virtual work experience programmes |
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Free resource that allows you to undertake work experience tasks set by real graduate employers. You watch videos of employers explaining what the tasks involve and then you can opt to upload your work to the site. After completing a task you will learn how employees of the company would have completed the task. |
| Higherin (formerly Rate My Placement) |
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A useful resource for searching for work experience (insight events, internships, placements) and graduate jobs. There is also an extensive Companies section which allows you to search for specific employers and read reviews from previous and current employees. There are also articles to help you with applications and career planning. |
| Springpod - free virtual work experience programmes |
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Free, interactive virtual work experience programmes in a range of sectors, including healthcare, engineering, finance, media, law and environment. Please note that you must be aged 14-19 years old and live in the UK to register for these programmes. |
| Prospects: Work experience and internships |
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Information on the various types of work experience that are available and how to search for them. |
| targetjobs: internships |
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Search for the latest work experience opportunities by job sector. |
| Mini Career Course: Finding Volunteering Opportunities |
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In this mini career course you will find out about the types of volunteering opportunities available to you and where to find volunteering opportunities. The course should take around 15 minutes to complete. |
| Mini Career Course: Finding Internship Opportunities |
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In this mini career course you will find out about the types of internship opportunities available to you and where to find advertised as well as hidden opportunities. The course should take around 15 minutes to complete. |
| Mini Career Course: Finding Part-Time Jobs |
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In this mini career course you will find out about the types of part time jobs available to you, where to find advertised opportunities and access the "hidden job market". The course should take around 15 minutes to complete. |
| Environmental Work Experience |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended websites and downloads for finding environmental work experience, paid and voluntary. |
| International Work Experience Opportunities |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding work experience outside of the UK. |
| International casual and vacation work |
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The link below will take you to a list of websites, recommended for searching for casual/ seasonal work abroad. |
| PGL adventure camps |
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Paid outdoor activity instructor roles at adventure camps across the UK. |
| Step - placements for students and graduates |
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Paid placements throughout the UK for current students and graduates. |
| Handshake |
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Keep up-to-date with graduate jobs and work experience opportunities. You can also connect with employers, other students and graduates. |
| Magnet.me |
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Search for internships, placements and graduate jobs across the UK. This site allows you to specify the type of roles you are interested in and connect directly with employers. |
| Shaw Trust - supporting disabled people |
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National charity which provides vocational training, work tasters & help finding jobs. |
| Huzzle |
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Find graduate jobs, work experience and events in the UK, customised to your preferences. |
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