Information for Students

Work experience ideas

Doing a work experience placement is a great way to find out whether a certain type of career is for you. If you’re in Year 10 and struggling for ideas, here are a few tips to get you started.

How to prepare for a work experience placement

For many students, a work experience placement is their first taste of what it’s like to be in a real workplace. Check out our guide on how to prepare and make a good first impression.

Useful Careers Websites

Key Stage 3 & 4

National Careers Service: Careers advice – job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

Career Pilot: Careerpilot Plan your future work & study

Icould: home – icould

My Path:Job Of The Week | MYPATH Careers Resources (mypathcareersuk.com)

Year 11

All students in year 11 receive a mock interview with MGL in the autumn term. All students in year 11 will have the opportunity to discuss their career ideas with a qualified careers advisor.

Key Stage 5

Prospects: Prospects.ac.uk

UCAS: UCAS | At the heart of connecting people to higher education