Student experience

Getting experience in your desired field of work is one if the key areas that can really boost your employability and help you to decide on the route you would like to take with your career after graduation.

Placements and work experience

Getting some hands-on experience is a great way of boosting your CV and trying out jobs relating to your future career. Our Careers and Employability team are here to help you find the most appropriate placement and to make the most of your time in the workplace.

As part of our service, we work with your academic tutors we make sure you are fully prepared for your placement and give you tips on evaluating your time in placement as well as developing your CV further with you when you return.

Useful resources

Student and graduate vacancies database - find work experience and internship opportunities.

How to get work experience (YouTube)

Preparing for work experience (YouTube)

Volunteering

If you are looking to get involved with voluntary work, we can help you to find something to fit with your schedule. The Bucks Students’ Union runs a very successful volunteering scheme that has been enabling our students to be actively involved in the community and gain some invaluable working experiences. The Students’ Union always tries to match candidates to appropriate roles, which means that you will really benefit from the work you do.

For more details about volunteering, please speak with the Bucks Students’ Union or visit their volunteering webpage bucksstudent.com/volunteer or you can email volunteering@bucks.ac.uk.