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Gaining experience

Access the many opportunities and initiatives available to you at Reading. Gain experience and develop the skills required for the world of work.

Where to start

Not sure where to get started with gaining experience alongside your studies? Take a look at our interactive Work Experience Framework, where you can navigate through and find more information on all the opportunities and experiences available to you, including but not limited to placements, internships, part-time roles, mentoring and volunteering. Need a plain text version? View our accessible version.

You can also use these quick links to view sign up and view more on our careers programmes: RED Award | Placements | RIS | Thrive | Campus Jobs Portal | MyJobsOnline

Joining our events is a great way to learn about how you gain experience!

"I have adopted the mindset of confidence in my ability to learn more than just my ability to achieve." - UoR student on Be confident: find skills you didn't know you had workshop.

"As a first year undergraduate in a new country, it would have been very hard to navigate through various opportunities and balance my academia, the session made it easier!" - UoR student on How you can gain experience at UoR session.

Campus Jobs

Looking for part-time work on campus? Register with our new service.

Reading Internship Scheme

Gain work experience and a chance to develop skills in the work place

Placements

Discover the benefits a Professional Placement Year can bring to your future.

Self-employment

Explore alternative routes after graduation

Part-time work

Looking for part time or vacation work to complement your studies? Careers can help support your job search and application process.

Finding an Internship

Internships are for everyone - here is our advice on securing an Internship just right for you.

RED Awards

Everything you need to know about the 3 RED Awards

Thrive mentoring

Connect with industry and find yourself a professional mentor who can support your career development.

Work experience framework

View our interactive work experience framework to find out more about all the opportunities on offer at University.

Forage

Virtual experience programmes designed by employers

LinkedIn Learning Courses

We’ve put together a range of recommended courses from the platform, specifically to support you at different stages of your career journey and boost your employability.

Excel skills

Recognise the Excel functions that you lack experience in and practice them until you have a greater understanding and the confidence to put them into practice in the workplace.

Volunteering opportunities online and in person

A selection of opportunities for you to explore directly with the organisation. Don't forget- volunteering hours count towards your RED awards

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