The truth about work experience

18th Sep 2009 A passion and truth by Molly

Photo by nono fara (nonocaptures ;))

When I was arranging my work experience I decided that I wanted to work in an office. That may seem a bit strange but my parents don’t work in offices so I really had no idea what they were like, except from what I’d seen on TV. I had been told that WAA was quite casual as offices go but I still didn’t know what I’d find and think about everything. 

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A surprising CV boost

18th Sep 2009 A passion and truth by Oliver

In July of 2009, having recently graduated from Nottingham University I was eagerly seeking work experience at an advertising agency. At that time, under the title “Work Experience” my C.V read “Pizza Hut”. Believing this not to be a major selling point for prospective employers in the advertising industry I started to get desperate. After phoning several agencies and offering to work for them for free I was still getting nowhere. Fortunately I was phoned by Sarah Asprey from WAA who said they were offering work experience places throughout the summer. Perfect.

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Washout summer highlights need for flexibility

17th Sep 2009 A passion and truth by Tom

Photo by g-hat

Now, I haven’t held a barbeque for many a year due to a disastrous attempt at a family party a while back, but even I considered popping down to the local convenience store and buying a throwaway job in the Spring in anticipation of the great British Summer we were all promised. However, I should have known what was coming as the Summer failed to deliver on promises... so much so that the Met Office announced a reforecast at the end of July.

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