#SeptemberStudies- The benefits of unpaid work
While you're studying, especially at the end of your education e.g. A Levels or in college/uni, it can be highly beneficial to participate in some unpaid work (to be honest, it doesn't have to be unpaid but most of the examples I'm about to list are unpaid) in order to further your career or boost your college application or something similar. Here's what you could be doing and why it will benefit you: Internships Internships are sometimes paid positions but most of the time they pay for travel expenses and not much else. However, they're a brilliant way to make important connections that can help you get your foot on the first rung of the ladder to your dream career and can even lead to potential jobs, which is always great. They look good on job applications and university applications too! Work Experience Similar to internships but a little more flexible and laid back, work experience placements are a great way to find out if you actual...