Enhance your career prospects and CV by gaining valuable work experience
The UKG Work Experience and Work Placement Programme combines our professional development course with either a paid or unpaid work placement in the industry of your choice.
Professional Development Course
A short training course will be tailored to your needs before your work placement to ensure you exceed the baselines of your desired field, settle in the workplace quickly, and maximise the benefits of the experience.
You will learn:
- How to market yourself
- Write a standout CV
- Write a compelling cover letter
- How to ace your interview:
- Learn the best interview approach and technique
- Experience different types of interviews
- Prepare for tricky interview questions
- How to negotiate a job offer
- The skills to communicate, work and integrate well in a multicultural environment
- An insight into the workplace and position appointed to you
Work Placement in the UK
We will find you a work placement (6 to 52 weeks) matching your chosen field and relevant experience or qualifications.We offer two types of placements:
Paid: hospitality and healthcare placements (minimum 6 months). The placement could be anywhere in the UK (depending on availability).
Unpaid: wide choice of industries listed below (minimum 6 weeks). The majority of the companies are located in London with a few in other major cities in the UK.
Industries that you can do unpaid work placement include:
- Accountancy
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Technology and IT
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Events
- Law
- Journalism
- Fashion / Fashion Design
Other industries may be possible, subject to availability.
Substantial Boost to your CV
This work placement programme will enhance your future career opportunities and add work experience in the UK to your CV.
You will receive a report and reference from your supervisor at work at the end of your placement, which will be an excellent addition to your CV and future job prospects.
Who is the Work Experience Programme for?
This programme is available to anyone who is entitled to work in the UK, including EU nationals and Tier 4 / Tier 5 visa holders.
You must be aged 18 and above and have an English level of A2 – C2 (Intermediate – Proficiency).
UKG offers housing and transfer assistance upon request.
Work Experience and Work Placement Programme Fees
The complete package includes a professional development course and work placement for 890 GBP.
To book a Work Experience Programme, please fill in our online Work Placement Booking Form or contact us for more information.
Boost Your Career Prospects with Student Work Experience
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