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Work experience and volunteering

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

Lesson activities: 14 – 16 year olds

Use our activities and tools to inspire your 14 – 16 year old students to think about their futures, understand their choices, and help them make the right decisions.

What do employers look for in graduates?

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.