Summer Work Experience - 2 Weeks (18 - 21yrs old)
What are the benefits?
- Some youth would like to earn money and save it for an important purpose.
- Preparation for Apprenticeships is another benefit.
- Getting some experience to put on a CV.
- Keeps youth focused, with a sense of purpose.( Boredom sometimes pushes youth to negative actions, that have a lasting impact in their life).
Elena has worked with 16 – 24s including Youth with challenging backgrounds and helped them secure Work experience / internships and Apprenticeships. Via Employability Workshops. In addition, mentoring and supporting with Mental Health to keep them focused, no matter the personal challenges going on in their lives.
Step 1 - Getting to know you
This involves:
1) An online or face to face meeting to discuss the type of job roles you will consider and the location.
2) Finding out your skills and qualities.
3. SWOT Analysis ⬇️
✨3 Simple Steps ✨
Step 2 - Company Contact
The company will be informed and asked for a day/dates they can interview you. (Informal Chat)At the short Interview, You will also discuss the date and also duration of work experience, to see if it suits you. (You will have a Mock interview, before your Interview day to prepare).
Benefits of the Interview
- It gives you an opportunity to meet the Employer.
- Observe the environment you will be working, as well as ask relevant questions.
- After the interview, if you and the Employer are comfortable to go ahead, the paperwork will be organised.
The work experience date will be set. It is usually for 2 weeks – Monday to Thursday
Elena will contact you regularly to check how you are progressing and if you need any support.
Put Work Experience on your CV
✔️ The Company
✔️ Dates you worked there
✔️Job Role
✔️ Duties
✔️ Attach the Reference they gave you
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Step 3 - Feedback
After the Work Experience, you will receive feedback from your Employer and also a Work Reference letter, which can accompany your CV for any future job roles you apply for, including Apprenticeships.
Also, update or create your CV with the Job Role / duties etc you carried out during work experience.
Your feedback is also important and will be shared with the Employer.
If you are interested in Work Experience, fill in the Contact Form with the type of job role you want to do and any extra support you require.