Students exploited on work experience, new study shows
A new study shows that less than one third of students get a worthwhile experience during a voluntary work placement, while the rest are usually turned into tea servers.
‘Social Enterprise and Volunteering’ can improve your skills
Social Enterprise and Volunteering can give you the chance to get some valuable work experience relevant to your university degree.
You’re in the army now
A University of Lincoln student has found a part-time work opportunity in the Territorial Army that offers money and work experience.
Recession hits graduates hard
2009 graduates face a difficult year for job prospects but may have to be prepared to put aspirations of high salaries to one side in order to build up experience.
Getting ahead with work experience
Work experience could give you the edge over other graduates when applying for post-graduate jobs.
Graduates forced to lower their aspirations
A survey has shown that only a third of 2009 graduates expect to get a job in relation to their degree this year.