{"id":18503,"date":"2026-02-05T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18503"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:33:44","slug":"work-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/02\/05\/work-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/05113007\/What-is-a-work-placement.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"longdesc-return-18504\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool?longdesc=18504&#038;referrer=18503\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/05112938\/What-is-a-work-placement-212x300.png\" alt=\"www.workit.info\nwhat is a work placement?\nA work placement is where you will complete a period of\nsupervised work to gain experience and knowledge about a specific\njob or career. The placement can be over an agreed period of\ntime, such as a week, a few hours or days per week.\nWhat are the benefits ?\n\u2022 Prepares you for the move from school to\nworkplace\n\u2022 You\u2019ll get a more realistic view of the\nworld of work\n\u2022 Looks great on your CV, college and\nUCAS applications\n\u2022 Improves future job prospects\n\u2022 Improves your employability skills, such\nas communication, teamwork and time\nmanagement\nHow do I find a Placement?\nSearch in Workit\nClick in \u2018Find an opportunity\u2019\non your Workit homepage.\nFind your own work placement\nAsk friends, family, your school Work\nPlacement Coordinator and research\ncompanies in your local area.\nIn Workit, you can also complete your\npersonal profile and research lots of\ndifferent careers resources.\nHow do I prepare ?\nPre-placement requirements\nYour school might ask you to complete\nsome modules before your placement,\nwhich are available on Workit.\nLook at the Workit placement details\n(job card)\nThis will tell you:\n- when and where to arrive\n- who to report to on your first day\n- dress code\n- what you need to take with you\n- lunch arrangements.\nPlan your travel\nCheck your transport times in advance.\nTry to set off early in case of any\nproblems, and make sure you have\nmoney for transport or your bus pass.\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/05112938\/What-is-a-work-placement-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/05112938\/What-is-a-work-placement.png 541w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you fancy a work placement?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">S3 can take part in a voluntary work experience.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">S4-S6 can take part in a work placement with the opportunity to obtain a Level 5 work placement unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any learner wishing to know more or arrange a work placement, come along and speak to Mrs. Smith in D2 on a Tuesday periods 4&amp;5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you fancy a work placement? S3 can take part in a voluntary work experience. S4-S6 can take part in a work placement with the opportunity to obtain a Level 5 work placement unit. 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