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Is 2 weeks work experience sufficient?

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    i've just done 2 weeks work experience at a nearby university (did work in many departments). This is my only form of work experience, do you think this is sufficient for first-year schemes or would it be wise to do some part-time work also?
     

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    i've just done 2 weeks work experience at a nearby university (did work in many departments). This is my only form of work experience, do you think this is sufficient for first-year schemes or would it be wise to do some part-time work also?
    It doesn’t tend to be as binary as this. Your work experience could be enough if you have more extra curriculars for instance.

    I think it’s worthwhile applying for first year schemes though (although no rush if their deadlines are not until next term).
     

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