This is it… everything you could ever need to know to find your dream work placement or internship. Well, we reckon so anyway. Over the course of 12 weeks, we’ll be providing you with a step-by-step guide to finding yourself a job. In case you’ve been in an alcohol induced haze since starting Uni, there’s a bit of an economic crisis going on at the moment. Therefore, the need for work experience has never been greater if you’re planning on landing yourself a half decent graduate job when you leave Uni.

So, what are you waiting for. Time to get started. Weeks One – Six are already available for you.  Simply use the links below, or scroll down this page to view all….

• Week One: The basics of work placements & internships
• Week Two: Why get work experience?
• Week Three: The options available to you…
• Week Four: Finding the right placement
• Week Five: CV & Covering Letters
• Week Six: Online application and tests
• Week Seven: Interviews
• Week Eight: Assessment Centres
• Week Nine: Failing to get your job
• Week Ten: Which job to accept
• Week Eleven: Part One – Preparing for work experience
• Week Eleven: Part Two – A guide to relocating
• Week Twelve: Starting your placement or internship

Each week we’ll be adding the next section, so be sure to check back regularly.

We’d love for you to contribute, so please feel free to add your own advice, tips and comments using the Comments box below each section.

Good luck!