Work experience opportunities before GCSEs

Top tips for completing the application form

• Check that your personal details are correct, for example contact telephone number, email address and date of birth. 
• Please let us know if you have any specific needs that you would like us to be aware of. 
• Try and be as specific as possible with the dates you would like to complete work experience.
• Information in your application should relate to the area you are applying to, for example, don’t apply for a placement at the Ice rink if you tell us you want to be a surveyor. 
• If you don’t know what you want to do and select an area because it sounds good tell us why it sounds good and why it interests you.
• Carefully read the details and criteria about the service area you are interested in, for example you must be seventeen years old to apply for a social care placement.
• Treat this application as if it was for a real job. Fill in all sections carefully and fully, it will be good practice for when you complete applications for actual jobs in the future. 
• If you attend school or college and require assistance completing your application form please ask your placement co-ordinator for support.

Top tips for when you are on your work experience

If you are successful in getting a work experience placement at Telford & Wrekin Council take a look at our hints and tips designed to help you make the most of your placement:

• before you start your work experience try to research the service you are working in and get an understanding of the kind of work they do on a day-to-day basis
• at the start of your work experience, take time to discuss with your supervisor what your interests, skills and previous experience are and also what you would like to get out of the placement
• be proactive and give every task your best, however big or small
• talk to the people working within the team to broaden your understanding and experience and learn about their own career paths and what their role is in the council
• if you don't know what you are doing or you are feeling overwhelmed, don't be afraid to ask for help from your supervisor or other team members
• listen to and act on any feedback you receive from your supervisor
• finally, keep a record of the work you have done while at the Council, as this may be useful for your CV.

Last updated: 29/03/2023 11:10