Work Experience

The Management School – 60 Hour Projects

The Management School provides opportunities to undertake a 60 Hour Project which is a short business project within local companies over the Easter holidays. In order to ensure these opportunities are accessible, we provide an enabling bursary to students who are successfully matched to a project through a competitive recruitment process. This bursary can be used to pay for childcare, professional clothing and travel etc. Our External Relations team work tirelessly to engage businesses across the region and support our clients to scope short but meaningful projects around real word challenges or opportunities they are working on.

University of Sheffield Internship Programme

The University of Sheffield internship programme offers the chance to complete a 35 or 70 hour internship with an academic or professional service department within the university.

The internships are open to final year undergraduate and postgraduate taught students to apply for and will provide you with valuable work experience and skills development opportunities to help transition into the world of work and prepare you for future employment.

The University of Sheffield SME Summer Internship Programme

The SME Summer Internship Programme allows eligible students to undertake a paid summer internship with SMEs and charities in the Sheffield City Region.

You can find out more about the programme here.

Virtual work experience

Virtual work experience is completed digitally rather than in person and gives you the opportunity to complete an internship from home. Having flexible working options is a priority for many, being able to choose from a wider range of internships, locally and internationally. This is a fantastic way to gain experience and try out different sectors before you apply.

To find out more take a look at Prospects – Virtual Work Experience

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Volunteering

Volunteering is a great opportunity to give something back to your communities, while also:

• Gaining experience in different areas of work
• Strengthening your CV and job applications
• Developing transferable skills
• Building your network

Volunteering can be undertaken online and in person across a wide range of areas. If you have a charity that means a lot to you or you’re interested in an industry with entry barriers, volunteering can make a real difference.

Employers look for candidates with voluntary work experience, as it sets you apart as being proactive in your approach.