2006-09-01 05:03:51 · 19 answers · asked by HEY 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
i went to olympia leisure center on school and college work experience as i was studying leisure and tourism
2006-09-01 05:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at different newspapers (weekly and daily) from secondary school right up to my last year at Uni. Sometimes i just sat around in the offices for a few days not doing much (worked at daily Record when Iraqi war kicked off and there was literally no point in reporting becausse paper was filled with war stuff) however, I kept lots of names, numbers and always made sure i introduced myself to people. I'm actually really anal about the benefits of work experience - particularly in the media industry. An editor will ALWAYS hire someone who knows how to lay out a news story over someone who has a qualification just saying they can.
I have both degree and lots of experience and am sure i only landed my current job because of the experience.
What is it you want to do? I suppose it is different for different vocations, but if it is the media get yourself out there!!
I have said to editors that i would "make tea, sweep the floor, file anything" and been taken on for that pupose only - before they know it you've got a desk, nicked some contacts and have become part of the furniture! Good luck whatever you're wanting from life. JUST DO IT!!!!!!
2006-09-01 05:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by kenfitameen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in an Old Folks' Home - this is also in line with the type of course I wanted to do at University (medicine), if that is why you are asking. Do work experience to help your understanding of the choice of career you intend embark on.
I've had other "work experiences" that have been transferable to jobs/career choices. Even part-time work, volunteer work, even babysitting are good experiences. There are many skills involved in every one that you have done. You can talk about people skills, organisation, problem solving (getting food ready, balancing what children like to eat and healthy food), time management for studies/work prioritisation (balancing bedtime, dinners; dealing with customer complaints, tact, meeting deadlines for stock checks, teamwork). Don't forget, your life at home may give you a wealth of experiences you can talk about - living in a multicultural environment, having younger siblings, older relatives, etc.
The secret to any job/uni application/interview is to be yourself, see the value in yourself as well as the skills that you have and how they will help you thrive at work/university.
Good luck.
2006-09-01 09:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by 675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started out volunteering at a day camp for kids 5-21 who had physical and learning disabilities, that ranged from being death to handicapped. I was a volunteer counselor. I also worked for a day care at a hospital, that was sort of part of a work study plan. I worked for real experience as a secretary's aide, that was part of work-study for 1.5 years, at a chemical radiation company (it's hard to explain), and then I haven't had any recent, until I moved to Ohio from NJ for six years, (haven't worked in ten, due to college, the move and my grandfather being sick with cancer before he died). I got a FT volunteer job that last 3.5 months, for a general office position, while the secretary was on maternity leave. Now I have nothing recent.
2006-09-01 05:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got an internship with a congressman. Then I got a different internship (unpaid) at a newspaper. Great work experience.
2006-09-01 05:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lanani 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are or weather it's specific experience as opposed to any experience. In both cases I would reccomend volenteering. It worked for me. There is a plethora of options; church, hospital, Habitat for Humanity,
Goodwill, ASPCA......
2006-09-01 05:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jack G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to work in a primary school, don't do it being stuck in a classroom with 30 odd kids was enough to make me want to throw myself out the window(we were on the 2nd floor) while tearing my hair out!
2006-09-01 05:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lou K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got a job in high school, worked there for awhile handling money, making deposits, being good to the customers...then I "moved up" and started being responsible for other employees...that was high school, I've since graduated from college and none of that really matters anymore...education is key
2006-09-01 05:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did my week's work experience in the local primary school. It was REALLY boring, it put me of teaching altogether.
2006-09-01 06:30:18 · answer #9 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interned at a TV station!
2006-09-01 05:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by lolitakali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋