... which qualifications will become useful in later life. Work experience can also provide opportunities for students to gain an insight into business practises and processes which many students will have never experienced. Similarly it enables you to find out how businesses are organised and run. Another valuable lesson gained from work experience is learning the position of management within a company. It is important to know who is boss and to appreciate employer expectations. This enables the business to run smoothly and to avoid conflicts. Although there are clearly many advantages of work experience upon completing my two week placement I can see many disadvantages of work experience. As a year ten pupil in the work place it becomes very obvious to members of staff that you are younger and less experienced than themselves. Rather than treat you as an equal many members of staff ...

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