Search results for ‘Work Experience

Team LifeSkills Our Day at Innocent

Find out what happened when we visited the home of smoothie giants Innocent.

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.

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Learn how to build relationships that can help land you work experience, job opportunities, or advance your career.

I want to succeed in the workplace

You did it – you got the job, or landed that crucial bit of work experience. But what happens next? Learn how to make a good first impression and set yourself up for success.

Exploring job sectors and preparing for work

Help prepare your students gain virtual work experience with our interactive worksheet around developing job skills for different sectors.

I want to use my online presence to get ahead

Almost everything happens online: you (and potential employers) are on social media, and so are loads of opportunities for jobs and work experience. Learn how to make the most of it.

I want to gain experience and build my network

Start paving your way to that dream career with these useful tips and examples, designed to help you get relevant experience, tap into networks and gain valuable contacts.

Managing workplace challenges activity

Challenge your students to complete projects similar to those set in the workplace.

Understanding proactivity

Find out how taking the initiative and making things happen can help you at work.

Job sectors preparing for work activity

Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.

What makes a winning CV?

A CV can be a brilliant way to get noticed by potential employers. But what makes a great CV? Help your child understand with this activity. Includes worksheet and tool.

Advice Map

Whether you’re trying to figure out the career for you, what training you should do or are on the hunt for a job, help is at hand.

What is a CV

Find out everything you need to know about CVs – what it is, what they should include & how an effective CV can improve your job application success.

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.

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.

Bridging the gap between school and work

How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.

Work with them on their lifeskills

Help young people prepare for the world of work

BITC Scotland: Cultivating a culture of enterprise amongst young people

Hear from BITC Scotland about the positive impact business engagement in schools can have.

Fledglink app top tips

Fledglink is a free app designed to help young people with careers advice and employment. Learn how to create a stand out profile and make the most out of its features.