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Work Experience Festival
Your one-stop shop for volunteering, placements and part-time work.
Welcome to Work Experience Festival!
Tuesday 8 October, 11.00am - 2.00pm, John Pounds Centre
Our first-ever Work Experience Fest is a one-stop shop for all students looking to gain some work experience or secure a part-time job. We’ll have:
- Volunteering organisations
- Placement year support
- Student Startup team
- Local part-time employers
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Meet the organisations
Find out who is attending Work Experience Fest and what opportunities they are offering.
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Benefits of work experience
If you want to leave university with the best chances of a successful future, you have to go beyond the lecture theatre!
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Landing a part-time job
It's no secret that with a cost of living crisis, securing a part-time job is high on everyone's priorities. We've got some tips and advice to help you stand out from the crowd.
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Find opportunities on MyCareer
MyCareer is your online gateway to the Careers and Employability Service. Book 1-1 appointments, search for job opportunities and browse upcoming events.