
The best way to find out about the world of work is to get first hand experience of it. Use our checklist to help you think about why you should, and how you can, do this.
Think about how to make the most of your opportunities to experience the world of work.
Start building a personal portfolio with evidence of your achievements to help you with applications and interviews later on. You could include certificates, references, written reports about you, examples of your work and letters written to congratulate or thank you.