Build experience

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Find out ways to build your experience, challenge yourself and expand your skills.

While work experience including part-time work and internships is a great way to develop your skills, it’s not the only sort of experience which counts! Employers are looking for people who have a breadth of interests and skills as well as a good degree.

Volunteering, activities outside your degree and focused programmes will all contribute to building your skills, broadening your outlook and increasing your self-awareness.

Volunteering

Find out the many benefits of volunteering, how you can do it and where to look for opportunities.

Taking part in activities

Find out about the range of activities you could consider outside your degree programme.

Finding part-time & vacation jobs

How to find part-time and vacation jobs as a student, and information on National Insurance Number and your work rights.

Creating your own opportunity

Learn how to reach out to employers with a speculative application, and how to start your own business or freelance.

Edinburgh Award

Take part in the Edinburgh Award to gain recognition from the University for the skills you have developed.

Employ.ed on Campus

Learn about Employ.ed on Campus and how you can apply, including eligibility and application support.

Developing your skills

Research opportunities to develop your skills further, and access training opportunities.

Getting your summer recognised

An overview of two ways to get recognition for your summer activities.

Getting virtual work experience

Find out what is virtual work experience and read our top tips.

Students as Change Agents

Find out more about the Students as Change Agents (SACHA) programme.

Become professional

Advice on some of the behaviours which will help you to make an easy transition into the workplace and perform well in your role.

This article was published on 2024-05-14