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Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

Susie Whigham, Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Brilliant Club, examines the risks and opportunities for widening participation on the Journey to a Million.

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Dr Jo Saxton, Chief regulator, Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS