What is the Purpose of Work Experience?

The aim of most work experience is to help students prepare for the transition from school to work.

Work experience may also form part of a vocational course that counts towards the student's final grade.

Work experience can have a number of benefits for the student. It can help you to:

• gain a greater understanding of the world of work and how businesses operate
  
  
• learn what an employer will expect of you as an employee ie punctuality, dress code etc
  
  
• learn new skills such as sending a fax, using a photocopier, speaking to customers on the phone, taking messages, working with others, following instructions etc.
  
  
• decide what kind of work you might choose when you leave school (or what you don't want to do!)
  
  
• understand more about the skills needed for different jobs in order to make a more informed decision about your choice of career
  
  
• develop self confidence - many students appreciate being treated as an adult and respond well to being given responsibility
  
  
• It can be a useful feature to include on your CV when you apply for a job after leaving school.
  

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