Search results for ‘Get work experience’
7 things you need to know about volunteering
Discover all the ins and outs of helping a charity or good cause and get the most out of your time.
5 different types of experience to show employers
Find out about the wide range of ways you can build valuable skills, to help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
What work experience gives you
Find out about the wide range of valuable things you can gain from having a go at some form of work experience.
8 things to ask when you want advice
Work experience or no work experience, get genuinely useful advice about jobs and careers using these eight questions.
How I got the most out of my work experience…and how you can too.
Jess explains how Virtual Work Experience helps you get the most out of work experience.
Types of job and skills by profession
Curious about the world of work? Learn about different types of job and the skills needed to succeed in each profession with case studies and more from LifeSkills.
5 tips to help parents support students towards employability
How can teachers help parents with their children’s journey to the workplace? Janet Colledge, chief careers education consultant with Outstanding Careers, offers some invaluable advice.
Why all work experience is good work experience
How work experience can have a positive benefit on your career
Zena’s story – one mum’s LifeSkills experience
Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.
Practise managing workplace challenges
Prepare for the world of work with work experience practice tasks similar to ones you would be likely to complete on a work experience placement.
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.
Work experience resources
Sometimes finding work experience can be a tricky process, discover if these organisations can help to kickstart your career.
Get involved with social action
Find out how taking part in social action can develop your skills, help your community and make you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
Virtual Work Experience: An educator’s experience
Read Lin’s story about how she used our interactive video tool to prepare her students for work experience.
How to get the most out of school (and build an awesome CV in the process)
Lily, aged 16, shares her top tips on how to get the most out of school!
Finding better work opportunities
This module will boost learners' confidence and resilience by increasing positivity and managing their doubts to give them the best chance of success in returning to work.
How organising a party could get you a job
From communication to creative thinking, the skills that you can learn from extra-curricular activities
5 ways to stay motivated and get more done
Staying motivated is key to achieving your goals. If you’re struggling, follow these simple steps to stay on track.
How to make tough decisions at school or work
Top tips on how to tackle tricky decisions at work or school
Speculative job applications
No roles advertised? No problem. Use your initiative, get in touch, and make a great first impression with these tips.