Experience needed

Employers and learning providers sometimes ask applicants for specific experience, but they always look at their wider experience because it influences who they are and what they want to do. Are you doing enough to make your experience count? Use our checklist to find out.

1. I've found out if I need any specific experience to do the course/career that interests me.
   • Yes, I've found out if I need any specific experience to do the course/career that interests me.
   • No, I've found out if I need any specific experience to do the course/career that interests me.
2. I've been on work experience.
   • Yes, I've been on work experience.
   • No, I've been on work experience.
3. I've got a part-time/holiday job.
   • Yes, I've got a part-time/holiday job.
   • No, I've got a part-time/holiday job.
4. I've done some voluntary work.
   • Yes, I've done some voluntary work.
   • No, I've done some voluntary work.