Internship & Career Research
Evidence-based guides on early work experience, career development, and university admissions for high school students.
Why Internships at Early Ages Matter: Child Development, Maturity, and the Career Advantage That Compounds
The developmental and career case for professional experience at 14–16, not 17–18. Neuroscience, university admissions data, and labour market research show early internship experience produces measurably better outcomes — and the gap widens over time.
Why High School Internships Matter: Personality, Readiness, and University Acceptance
The evidence-based case for high school internships — how structured work experience at 14–18 builds self-efficacy, resilience, and professional identity, and measurably improves university application outcomes.
Business Work Experience at High School in the UK: What It Is, How to Get It, and Why It Matters
Everything UK secondary school students need to know about business work experience — what it involves, where to find placements, how to secure one, and why a verified assessment score strengthens every application.
How to Get a Tech Internship Before University: A Complete Guide for UK Students
A practical guide for UK secondary school students on securing a technology internship or work experience placement before starting university — covering where to look, how to apply without a portfolio, and what actually gets you shortlisted.
Digital Marketing Work Experience: Student Reviews and What to Expect
What is digital marketing work experience actually like? Students share what they did, what surprised them, and what they wish they'd known — plus how to find and secure a placement in the UK.
Business Work Experience in Year 12: The Complete UK Guide by Age (12 to 18)
Everything UK students need to know about business work experience from age 12 to 18 — what's available in each year group, the major employer schemes, how to apply, and what makes an application stand out.