Many young adults dont experience work till the age of 16. So when it comes to work experience a whole new world is introduced and reality strikes. Long hours and short breaks aren’t what first came to mind when I thought about work experience. Work seemed like an opportunity to learn new skills and interact with people who have the same interests. In my case this was 100% the case.
What work experience is really like by Lola Doury Starkin, Carshalton High School for Girls
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