Work Experience
We've always been one of the country's biggest supporters of Work Experience, and
now we're even bigger. With the recession making life even harder for young people,
we're now offering 15,000 Work Experience placements.
Obviously we don't expect everyone who tries the programme to go on into a retail
career. But whatever path you eventually take, this experience will give you valuable
new skills and a boost to your confidence.
If you've been unemployed for 13 weeks
or more and are on Job Seekers Allowance, you can still claim your benefit while
having two weeks of valuable Work Experience. Just as important, you'll have your
Record of Achievement which will always help your prospects for future employment.
Retail is a fantastic business, and working in a supermarket like Asda is an amazing
experience - though right now you may not think so. Look further into it, and you'll
soon change your mind.