ProCollab has provided quick, easy steps for people looking to gain work experience.

1. HOW TO GAIN
WORK EXPERIENCE

2. Nearly every job asks for it.
“We are looking for experience in XYZ”
“Experience in XYZ would be preferable”

3. ONE PROBLEM.

4. It’s kind of hard to get experience
without getting a job…..
And to get a job you need experience.

5. One reason is that
the job market is
becoming more
competitive so
employers are more
selective.
Increasing no. of applicants
Not as many jobs
Highly competitive market

6. Also more people are graduating with
degrees than ever before.

8. Lets fix this.
Here’s how you can get work experience if you
don’t have a job.

9. PS. Click here to learn more
aboutProCollab.

10. Lets start with networking.

11. To be successful you need to interact
with extended networks.
YOU
PEOPLE
YOU
KNOW
PEOPLE
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PEOPLE
THEY
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THEY
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12. To grow your network you need to:
Did you know?
96% of all jobs are filled via networking (LinkedIn)
Be memorable
Attend events
Give as much as you take
Ask for favours

13. Another option is to volunteer.
Applying for paid
work experience
Applying to volunteer
Applying to job

14. Offering to volunteer can
be a great way to increase
opportunities.

15. Did you know?
45% of employers
value voluntary
experience
(Northumbria
University)
It shows
dedication and
helps to fill out
your CV when
applying for
permenant roles.

16. And if you can’t afford to volunteer
you can always consider freelancing.
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17. Instead of relying on
an employer you could
sell your own services
independently….

18. With the high demand for freelancers it can
be a flexible way to gain experience…
Freelance
Websites for
beginners
Freelancer
Fiverr
Upwork
Peopleperhour

19. And get paid at the same time.
Peopleperhour.com
•£740
Freelancer
•£720
Upwork
•£720
Fiverr
•£640
*Based off earning £800 in a month*

20. So overall,
Networking, volunteering and freelancing are
3 great ways to gain work experience.

21. And next time you apply for a job your CV
should be packed filled with new skills.
BEFORE AFTER

22. Thanks for reading!
Click here to learn more about
ProCollab