We
have found a delightful story of Jessica, aged 5, who has been employed as the
‘official toy tester’ by toy manufacturer Tomy, a dream job for any 5 year old.
Secretly
we suspect that there were a few adults who applied for this work experience
role, as playing with toys all day would probably be in our top ten of any roles!
Work
experience is a vital part of helping younger workers acclimatise to the realities
of the working world outside of the classroom. Businesses can link up with a
local school, college or university to offer work experience or internships
which can be a rewarding experience for all concerned and help a younger person
get the essential experience necessary for competing in the real employment
market.
We’d
like to hear from you! As an employer, what are the key things you look for in
a potential new recruit? Leave a comment below or tweet us @thehrdept and check
back soon for a feature blog post with your comments.
