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GMC – business-simulation competition
Make yourself more employable by taking part in the Global Management Challenge, the virtual-business game for students. It’s free to enter, and there are great prizes and opportunities on offer. Register now at www.gmc.hobsons.co.uk.
Adding to your career skills isn’t the only reason to get some work experience. There are many other benefits too.
- You may meet people during your work-experience placement who could be useful in the future, either as referees, to give you career advice or to alert you to vacancies.
- Every interview you go to for a work-experience placement or part-time job will improve your technique for job interviews later on.
- Gaining experience of different workplaces will help you to decide which career or employer is right for you.
- You may get a permanent job offer.
- Work experience will help you to gain confidence, which is another quality valued by graduate recruiters.
- Many forms of work experience are paid!
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