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Applying for BSc Economics at University, need a work experience, Recommendations ?

I need to get a work experience placement somewhere to write on my P.S. , as I havent got much, my entry is next year, but still I'd like to try this summer, any recommendations, and my course is BSc Economics.

Reply 1

yoyo462001

Work experience doesn't add much since most of the time it's irrelevant.

Reply 2

PurpleRedSky

Work experience is the edge in the jobs market we now find ourselves in, many qualify with 2.1 and AAA in A level, it sets you apart from the competition and enhances you're confidence.

It is more difficult to find than at university, but I recommend the large banks offices which do oeprations/risk. Try HSBC, I had a placement recently in their invoice finance section and very highly recommend it. Was in a board meeting, finance manager trainee course, excel spreadsheet work and shadowing/discussions with departments, did a presentation at the end about what I learned about the business model!

Bank offices rather than branches, local accountants, financial advisors. Some stockbrokers and economist forecasters have A level programmes too.

Also thebrokerage.org.uk (links students to London employers).

Good luck :smile: