Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Job Types

Work Experience
This is where you can gain experience in the job by working there for a few days/weeks or even months. You don't get paid for doing work experience.
Undergraduate degree
This is a first degree that you complete before going onto higher education/ postgraduate degree. This usually takes 3-4 years to complete.
Postgraduate degreeThis is where you study for degrees or others qualifications that qualify for a first 'bachelors' degree. This is part of higher education. Undergraduate degree is the degree that comes before being offered a higher education with the postgraduate degree.  
Voluntary work
Voluntary work is where you volunteer to work without pay, this is normally done for experience and something to put down on a CV.
Casual employment
This is where you are hired on a needed basis, this can be as a replacement for employees who are out on short and long term absences.
Runner job
This is where you start of in a industry like radio/film as someone who makes the teas or helps out with the preparation. Most people start off as runners to network with people to move up in the Industry, this is an entry level job with pay.
Paid Internship
This is like work experience except you get paid a salary for working. Paid internships can offer hourly compensation or weekly payments. This is just to gain experience and see what it's like in work with a certain Industry, after completing an internship you could be offered a job if they see potential or are pleased with the way you work.

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