A lot of people at Uni are applying for work experience either over the summer or on a p/t basis throughout the year. I can't do this, as I need to work a 'real job' to pay for things that other people may have the privilege of not needing to, as my family's financial situation is tight.
I was just wondering what employers, or even those looking at postgraduate applications, would prefer: someone who has held down a low-key job in a supermarket for years or someone who has undertaken experience in the University situation?
Although the positions seem to have fancy names that sound good (democracy and partication monitor or something) all they seem to do is basic admin jobs any normal job would provide experience of.
I currently have two jobs in retail to pay for things so I am completely cancelled out of being able to apply for those sorts of positions. I just hope this doesn't harm my employment/postgraduate chances after.