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The world of work

Sooner or later you'll be entering the world of work. Get ahead of your competition. Start preparing now.

Building your skills and experience

Check that you know how to build your employability skills and gain experience of work.

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Getting the skills and experience employers want

Plan how to get the skills and experience that employers want.

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Tool kit

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Make a portfolio and collect evidence of your achievements to help you with applications and interviews later on.

The value of work experience

Anushka fancied being a dentist until she did a work experience placement.

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