- Getting started
Paid vs unpaid work experience: a seeker's guide
Do you get paid for work experience in the UK? A plain English guide to National Minimum Wage rules, internships vs placements.
6 min read - Getting started
Year 10 and Year 12 work experience: the complete UK guide
How Year 10 and Year 12 work experience actually works in the UK, what schools expect, how to find a placement, and how to make it count for UCAS and CVs.
8 min read - Getting started
Virtual vs in person work experience: why in person wins
A UK guide comparing virtual and in person work experience. Why real workplace placements build stronger skills, networks, and outcomes than online alternatives.
7 min read - Getting started
Graduate job market 2026: why work experience is no longer optional
UK graduate job market 2026 in numbers. Why work experience during and after your degree is the single biggest differentiator, with data from ONS, HESA, ISE, CIPD, Prospects and more.
10 min read
The Guides
Guides for your first work experience
Straight answers on pay, applications, and what actually happens on a UK placement, written for first timers, parents, and advisers.