The Value of Work Experience:
June 23, 2009 by ProGrad
Many graduates will find it very hard to secure employment without any prior workplace experience. Work experience, whether it is paid or unpaid, throughout your studies is a great way to gain experience, skills and industry knowledge.
A few benefits of work experience include:
- Helping to identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Give you a realistic insight into the business world
- Provider you with networking opportunities
- Lead to future employment opportunities at the place of employment
When choosing a place to undertake work experience it is essential to think of the future, and how beneficial it will be to your career prospective. Try choosing an organisation that is within the industry you wish to work in and one that can provide you with training and development to ensure your skills and industry knowledge can grow and assist in your future job perspectives.
At the end of the day - the more work experince the better!
Sophie
ProGrad is a graduate assessment, placement and training centre. For more information on our services please call us directly on 02 8235 8300 or visit our website at www.prograd.com.au
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