How to Gain Work Experience at University

Employers want more than just a degree, so how do you get work experience?

Work experience is no longer an optional extra for university students; it's an essential part of preparing for the graduate job market. In an ever increasingly competitive graduate job market, it is essential that students have work or voluntary experience to make their resume catch the eye of organisations. Students who just focus on their degree studies without spending time in the workplace are unlikely to develop the skills and interests that graduate employers are looking for. The University of Gloucestershire boasts an impressive employability rate for graduates because of the thorough preparation for the workplace that we offer our students.

So how can the University of Gloucestershire help you develop your employability so that you are prepared for the job market?

• Commercial business awareness
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Problem solving
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Motivation and perseverance
• Working under pressure
• Confidence

The University of Gloucestershire also prides itself on offering students unique opportunities to boost their employability through various schemes. Degreeplus is an initiative that enables students to gain experience through volunteering, entrepreneurialism or internships which means you will stand out from the graduate recruitment crowd! Most of our degrees also offer students the opportunity to undertake a one year work placement in an area of their choice, thus developing skills necessary for the graduate jobs you will be applying for. If you’re looking for a University that will thoroughly prepare you for employment, look no further!