Work experience and volunteering are great ways to try out new jobs, employers or career sectors to learn about what you’d like to do long-term. But there’s lots of other advantages too.

Work experience and volunteering can help prepare you for the future world of work by giving you the time to develop the skills you need or gain experience of specific duties or working in a team for example. It can help boost your confidence, learn new things about yourself, make friends and connections. It will also give you something to talk about on your CV and in job interviews.

Use our articles below to learn more about how to find work experience, an industry placement or volunteering opportunity here in Stockport. You can also visit the Stockport Volunteer Hub to see what local charities and communities group are currently recruiting for.
Summer Jobs in Stockport

Summer Jobs in Stockport

Looking to earn some extra cash this summer? Need to gain work experience or explore potential career paths? Want to try something out on a temporary basis before committing to a permanent job? Find out more about Summer Jobs in Stockport. What kind of Summer Jobs are available? When it comes to seasonal work, there’s…

Worried about Volunteering?

Worried about Volunteering?

Volunteering is a great way to make friends, gain experience and give something back to you community. Whilst you’re looking for work, it’s a great way to fill the time, add something worthwhile onto your CV and develop new skills. Whilst there are plenty of benefits to volunteering, some people have questions and concerns about…

Hidden Jobs Market

Hidden Jobs Market

What is The Hidden Jobs Market? Finding the perfect job can often prove difficult, especially during busier times. But there may be more out there than first meets the eye. There is something we call the ‘hidden jobs market’, which is said to make up between 50-80% of the employment landscape. Essentially, these are open vacancies that…

Speakers for Schools

Speakers for Schools

Access to the very top for all young people Founded in 2010 by ITV’s Political Editor, Robert Peston, our aim is to end educational inequality by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools in the UK. Through talks from today’s influential figures via our Inspiration programme, our Experience work experience programme linking state school students to…

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