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<blockquote data-quote="Maymoonah" data-source="post: 4703" data-attributes="member: 416"><p>1. There is no such thing as the ideal amount of work experience to have. I have met students with 1-2 work experience stints that have been offered vacation schemes/training contracts.</p><p></p><p>2. The most important factor is how to discuss your work experience. Recruiters want to see detailed achievements with as many specific details as possible. Avoid listing responsibilities by saying 'I proofread, attended meetings etc.' How did you make an impact through the work that you have taken?</p><p></p><p>3. The work experience section is a great place to sell yourself. Make sure that you are really doing this. Focus on skills that you have learnt/developed and why are they relevant to the firm and the role of a trainee.</p><p></p><p>4. Ask for feedback and redraft the work experience section as much as possible. I was once told by a recruiter that this the weakest section on most application forms that are rejected. This is not due to lack of experience but poor drafting skills in formulating applications.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maymoonah, post: 4703, member: 416"] 1. There is no such thing as the ideal amount of work experience to have. I have met students with 1-2 work experience stints that have been offered vacation schemes/training contracts. 2. The most important factor is how to discuss your work experience. Recruiters want to see detailed achievements with as many specific details as possible. Avoid listing responsibilities by saying 'I proofread, attended meetings etc.' How did you make an impact through the work that you have taken? 3. The work experience section is a great place to sell yourself. Make sure that you are really doing this. Focus on skills that you have learnt/developed and why are they relevant to the firm and the role of a trainee. 4. Ask for feedback and redraft the work experience section as much as possible. I was once told by a recruiter that this the weakest section on most application forms that are rejected. This is not due to lack of experience but poor drafting skills in formulating applications. [/QUOTE]
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