Find out how work experience can give your career a boost

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Turn work experience into a job

Want to turn your internship or work placement into a job? We asked employers what it takes to impress them.

Making an internship work for you

An internship can help you to gain valuable skills, experience and industry contacts. Find out how you can avoid the photocopier and the tea tray and instead make the most of your internship

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Plenty of qualifications, no experience

Whether you’re a school leaver or a graduate with a degree, landing that first job can be tough. Find out how to gain the type of experience employers are looking for

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Working at Scotland's festivals

There’s more to working at Scotland’s festivals than performing on stage. Find out about the range of jobs on offer and how you get in on the act

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Work experience options

Work experience can boost your CV and help you to develop professional skills and contacts. Learn more about the different sorts of work experience available and how to apply