[IrishLoriii]

Anyone sorted there work experience out yet? ;D

[Troxck]

We don't have to apply until we go back to school but I'm going to apply for Microsoft in August because of the high demand, unlikely I get it but I may as well try

[Spook_ie]

Microsoft opened their TY programme since early July, look at careersportal.ie

[Mumty]

Going to my old school for Christmas and then for the two weeks in June, I have no idea. I'm thinking something like a local radio station but it's not like I'll be able to go on the radio so theres no point.

I'd like to do it in a restaurant but they probably don't take people on.

[Nicole.]

Originally Posted by Mumty

Going to my old school for Christmas and then for the two weeks in June, I have no idea. I'm thinking something like a local radio station but it's not like I'll be able to go on the radio so theres no point.

I'd like to do it in a restaurant but they probably don't take people on.

Hi, it is difficult to get much proper experience during these placements, most will have you pushing paper for them and running errands. Some places will give you some practical experience. Give the places you're interested in a call with questions about what your responsiblities would be if you did work experience there and base your decision on that response.

I know a few people that worked in restaurants but they mainly ended up cleaning and serving tables. One person that I know worked in a bakery and helped prepare desserts.

The main thing that I'd say to you is to have an open mind, they may be able to facilitate you.

[spurious]

Originally Posted by Mumty

Going to my old school for Christmas and then for the two weeks in June, I have no idea. I'm thinking something like a local radio station but it's not like I'll be able to go on the radio so theres no point.

I'd like to do it in a restaurant but they probably don't take people on.

If you have a clear speaking voice and start volunteering now in a community radio station, there is no reason why, come June, you couldn't go on air.

[IrishLoriii]

I emailed a local radio station in the hope of work experience for a week but they emailed me back
saying they only accept college students who need work exp because of the high demand!
Im thinking of trying a few restaurants too because I wouldnt mind being a chef or something

[ohsurelook]

What kind of work experience stuff can I do,though?

Everyone so ends up doing primary teaching or working in a shop. They'd hardly let you perform heart surgery or defend a case in court,like...

[Nicole.]

Originally Posted by ohsurelook

What kind of work experience stuff can I do,though?

Everyone so ends up doing primary teaching or working in a shop. They'd hardly let you perform heart surgery or defend a case in court,like...

I know you're using these as examples but in regards to the medical field I have a friend who shadowed a doctor at a hospital, sure she had to clean out bed pans but she got to see a few operations. I know others that did work experience in an art gallery, a vet's practice, the theatre, UL etc. You may not get exactly what you want, or get to do the exciting stuff but at this stage you should be looking at places that you can actually see yourself working in as a career.

[IrishLoriii]

My mam is refusing to let me up to Dublin or anything and I really cannot see anything for me in the Kildare area :/

[andymann]

Originally Posted by IrishLoriii

My mam is refusing to let me up to Dublin or anything and I really cannot see anything for me in the Kildare area :/

Go to Kildare County council its not bad

[iremainunknown]

hey i was just wondering about applying for work experience in Genzyme in waterford. do you think this would be a waste of time because the company is so big? i doubt they even accept work placements

[Nimrod 7]

Originally Posted by Troxck

We don't have to apply until we go back to school but I'm going to apply for Microsoft in August because of the high demand, unlikely I get it but I may as well try

You should've got a reply from them now, how did it go?

[dalta5billion]

Originally Posted by Nimrod 7

You should've got a reply from them now, how did it go?

Originally Posted by Microsoft Ireland

We will be accepting applications from July to September 28th 2012.  First offers will be sent on October 12th and must be accepted no later than October 19th 2012.

#needextracharacterstopost

[Nimrod 7]

Originally Posted by dalta5billion

#needextracharacterstopost

Ahaha what a coincidence, both mine and my brother's birthdays are on 2 of those days.

Anyway last year it was like..
Applications taken from August 23rd to September 16th.
First offers on 19th of September.. I kept checking all day on the 19th and didn't get one, went to sleep and woke up to find my email recieved at like 10pm on 19th
Best of luck to you