Finding Your Work Experience Placement

What is work experience?

• A long-term, paid job

• A short-term, unpaid work placement

• A holiday trip

• A school project

Why is work experience important?

• It helps you skip school

• It allows you to learn about the world of work

• It is a way to earn money

• It is a chance to play games

What can work experience help you do?

• Sleep more

• Put classroom theory into practice

• Avoid doing homework

• Watch TV

When will you be allocated time to find your work experience placement?

• During your first term

• During the summer holidays

• After you graduate

• On weekends

Who can help you find a work experience placement?

• The school janitor

• The work experience team at the college

• Your pet

• The local shopkeeper

What should you consider when choosing a work experience placement?

• The distance to the moon

• The benefit you will get from it

• The colour of the building

• The number of windows

How can you find a meaningful vocational placement?

• By asking your friends and family

• By watching cartoons

• By playing video games

• By sleeping

What is one benefit of work experience?

• Learning new skills

• Getting free snacks

• Skipping school

• Playing all day

What is a vocationally relevant employer?

• An employer related to your career interests

• An employer who gives free toys

• An employer who is far away

• An employer who has a big office

What is one way to make valuable contacts for your future career?

• By doing work experience

• By collecting stamps

• By playing in the park

• By watching TV