Work Experience Often Leads to Paid Employment Last year, when my daughter was still at university, she took on 2 weeks unpaid work experience in digital marketing. It wasn't the most exciting of jobs but she did it to the best of her ability. Consequently, the company paid her to stay on longer. (Incidentally, this work experience was obtained via a post on LinkedIn - a powerful platform for job seekers.)
This year, following completion of her degree, the same company offered her a permanent employment contract. The work this year is more interesting, carries more responsibility and is giving her a good grounding in digital marketing, PPC and SEO.
Clear evidence that unpaid work experience can lead to paid employment!
This year, following completion of her degree, the same company offered her a permanent employment contract. The work this year is more interesting, carries more responsibility and is giving her a good grounding in digital marketing, PPC and SEO.
Clear evidence that unpaid work experience can lead to paid employment!
All forms of work experience have value but it helps if you can gain "relevant" experience in the field that you ultimately wish to work in. If you want to work in marketing, then try to get work experience in marketing. Likewise, accounting and so forth. Relevant experience will count for more. - not always but usually.
I'm not saying that car washing, leaflet dropping and other forms of casual work are worthless... they're not. They demonstrate a sound work ethic which is highly sought after in the job market. But if you can combine your work ethic with relevant experience, you will likely gain more relevant skills and knowledge and enjoy greater success.
Work experience can also include volunteering. Whilst the latter is generally perceived as supporting worthwhile causes, most charities have accounting, marketing and administration functions so can still provide you with "relevant" skills.
Good luck!
Email me if you need help with your CV or any other aspect of your job search.
I'm not saying that car washing, leaflet dropping and other forms of casual work are worthless... they're not. They demonstrate a sound work ethic which is highly sought after in the job market. But if you can combine your work ethic with relevant experience, you will likely gain more relevant skills and knowledge and enjoy greater success.
Work experience can also include volunteering. Whilst the latter is generally perceived as supporting worthwhile causes, most charities have accounting, marketing and administration functions so can still provide you with "relevant" skills.
Good luck!
Email me if you need help with your CV or any other aspect of your job search.
by Barbara Patrick
Professional CV Writer and Career Coach
Compelling CVs, Reading, Berkshire
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