Work experience – placements for jobseekers :Cross Stitch – Employment
Work experience is for anyone aged 16 to 24 who is getting Jobseeker’s Allowance. It gives you the opportunity to take part in a work placement with a real employer. It could be helpful if you have little or no recent work experience. Find out more, including how to join.
Work experience is one of the services that Jobcentre Plus offers to help you back into work.
Work experience gives you the opportunity to:
- improve your chances of finding work
- see how the skills you already have can be used in a workplace
- gain real life work experience
- build your confidence
- add to your CV
- obtain a work reference
A work experience placement can:
- last between two and eight weeks
- be between 25 and 30 hours per week hands-on work experience
You may also be able to get help from Jobcentre Plus for costs related to attending your work experience placement. This could be to help with things like your:
- travel costs
- childcare costs
To continue to get your Jobseeker’s Allowance while taking part in work experience, you must:
- continue to look for work
- attend your regular jobsearch reviews
To help while you’re on your placement, Jobcentre Plus may be able to offer you different times to attend your regular jobsearch reviews. For example, you may be allowed to attend your reviews earlier or later in the day than usual.