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Work experience involves working for an company so that you can explore your career options, learn about a job and gain skills. There are many types of work experience, from school work programmes to internships and voluntary work. Applying for work experience is very similar to applying for a job. Here’s a guide to help…

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Full-time work Full-time work usually means a person works 40 hours a week, but could mean working between 30 and 40 hours. Full-time employees sometimes work shifts, and may work outside of normal business hours. These shifts may be set hours, or change from week to week. Part-time work Part-time work means a person works…

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NOT YOUR  9-5 JOB A portfolio career is ideal for people who want a creative career or those who need to fit work around raising children or caregiving, for example. Instead of working a single full-time job, a portfolio career is about working at several paid activities at the same time. For example, someone who enjoys…

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As a contractor Reasons to become a contractor include: you want to use your skills to earn more than you could as an employee you prefer flexible work arrangements permanent work is hard to find. Contractors may do work similar to permanent employees. However, as a contractor, you: do your own tax returns don’t get…

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Research the company Learning as much as you can about the company you want to work for is important. You’ll get an idea of what they’re looking for in an employee, and researching the company will prove you’re serious about getting the job. Use the internet, business or industry magazines and brochures to find out…

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First impressions count Interviewers will start assessing you as soon as they meet you, so your presentation and attitude are important. To make a good first impression: arrive on time dress smartly smile when you meet people be professional as soon as you enter the building. The receptionist and anyone else you meet might tell…

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It’s important to ask questions during an interview as it shows you’ve thought about the job and what it will involve. Ask questions about information that isn’t available elsewhere. For example, don’t ask about things that are answered on the company’s website. Some of the questions you’ve prepared may be answered during the interview. You’ll…

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Employers often use tests to learn more about job candidates than they can from an interview or CV alone. Some employers invite all job candidates to sit tests and then make a shortlist based on those results. However, it is usually only selected candidates who are asked to take tests. Types of tests can I…

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4 things to do after the interview Write a thank you email to the interviewer the next day to highlight your enthusiasm for the job, mention something you forgot, or provide any requested details. Evaluate how the interview went and work out what you did well and what you could improve. Write down all the…

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