To prepare for your work experience once you have a placement is very simple. All you have to do is make sure the school has given you the information on the clothing to wear, what hours you have to work and where to get your lunch. If you are unsure of anything just contact your employer and they will soon provide you with the answer in which you require. Make sure you know exactly how to get to your work placement in plenty of time to guarantee you will not be late on your fist day as this will set a bad impression and make you even more nervous than you already are.
During the time at your work make sure you’re giving as good an impression as possible. You should always be well mannered and considerate to your other colleagues. If you are showing a level of maturity and treating your fellow workers with respect then you will be shown a level of respect also! You must remember that if you are misbehaving then you are not only showing yourself up but giving the school a bad name also. Additionally always accept a task that has been given to you with enthusiasm however if you are unsure on how to do it always ask.
In the event of you making a mistake while doing a task you have been given always tell someone who can do something about it like your manager or someone who you have become friends with. In doing this you will again show a level of maturity and responsibility. If you make a mistake and don’t tell anyone you could cause confusion in the workplace and ruin the whole experience, which should be enjoyed. Always listen to the instructions that you have been given and make sure you fully understand them.
If you get to your work experience and find it is not all you had hoped it would be and you find you are often bored then don’t worry many will be in your position. This should not happen if you have looked carefully and thought about your placement sensibly. Attempt to find work that you can do or keep asking for more work. Whatever the outcome make sure you enjoy your work experience by bonding with some of the people in your work force. However try to look enthusiastic at all times to keep the good impression going.
Generally the people in the work force will treat you fairly and you should do the same in return. If a situation occurs that this isn’t happening then just keep out the person’s way. However if it gets more serious make sure you tell the manager and he/she should do something about it. This shouldn’t happen though. Never feel inferior to a person in the work place about a task you did and they did the task better as it is their profession to do it correctly and they should do a superior job. If someone in the workplace overlooks you then they will not have done it intentionally, they will just be wrapped up in their own job, as they will be really busy.
During the actual job give your full effort and enjoy the independence in which you are given. Always have a smile on your face especially if you are working in a place that you are face to face with clients. If you cannot cope with a task you have been give then just say so to the person who gave you the task. They will admire your honesty, after all the worst you could do would be to get it completely wrong and have someone else sort it all out which could result in a larger task.
Work experience will be a rewarding and interesting week that everyone will enjoy. It is a week full of new things. New friends and new tasks a whole new place for you to investigate. Think of work experience as a positive experience. Just ignore the people in your family when they complain about going to work. I guarantee at the end of your experience you will not want to leave. The most important thing is that you enjoy your placement and use it to your full ability. There will always be someone there to rely on if you need to talk to them.
If you use this guide to prepare for your Work Experience then it will be a successful experience. Finally, remember to enjoy your placement to its full potential!