Empowering growth with work experience

We are offering unique and prestigious one week work placements and insight days in a professional working environment, involving shadowing directors and tapping into their vast business experience, obtaining real life mentoring and business insight.

Current Opportunities

Work Experience in Medicine

Explore our curated list of work experience opportunities in medicine for sixth form students. Each programme offers valuable insight into medical careers and helps you strengthen future university or apprenticeship applications.

How to find work experience?

Step 1: Identify Target Companies

Begin by creating a focused shortlist of 10–15 companies that operate in your sector of interest. These organisations should have a local or regional presence to ensure that any in-person opportunities are practical and feasible for you to attend.

Step 2: Research Work Experience Opportunities

For each company on the list, research whether they offer a structured work experience programme for sixth formers.

If Yes:
- Note down key details, including application deadlines, duration, entry requirements, and questions asked
- Track progress to avoid missing out on deadlines
If No:
- Find the person responsible for early careers or outreach - ideally by name and direct email address (from the company’s website or LinkedIn)
- Send a personalised cold email asking about potential opportunities

Cold Email Template for Students

Tailor each email. We’re happy to support you with reviews and edits. Here’s a useful structure they can follow:

Subject Line Ideas:

Work Experience Enquiry – Sixth Form Student Interested in [Industry]
Request for Work Experience Opportunity – [Industry]-Enthusiastic Student

Email Body:
Dear [Name],

My name is [Your Full Name], and I’m currently a Year 12 student at [Your School Name]. I’m writing to express my interest in gaining work experience within the field of [Industry], particularly with an organisation like [Company Name] that’s making a real impact in this space.

I admire [mention a project, product, or value from the company] and would love the opportunity to learn from your team. I’m especially interested in [mention relevant area].

I’m hoping to gain a short work experience or shadowing opportunity during [insert time frame], where I can observe, assist, and learn more about the day-to-day work in your sector.

I’m currently studying [list relevant subjects] and developing my skills in [list tools or related interests]. I’m enthusiastic about this industry and eager to learn more.

Please find my CV attached for your information. I’d be grateful for the opportunity to discuss this further and am happy to provide any additional details you may need.

Thank you for considering my request.

Kind regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Email / Phone Number]

📝 Follow-Up Tip

You should note when you send your email and follow up twice, in 5–7 day intervals, to improve your chances of getting a reply.

You will obtain a real insight into the workings of a property company. You will get the chance to shadow a Director into the workings of what types of properties are purchased for the group, learn about the daily maintenance and issues that arise managing a vast property portfolio, accompany our lettings manager and learn what lies behind the renting of a property or visit some high quality property developments.

Arsalan Khalique, Maidenway Director

Past Opportunities

RAMISH SHAHBAZ

Work experience at Smith & Newton Architects

'I was able to find out the life of an architect, working on multiple projects. I found out that being an architect doesn't mean sitting in an office all day, but also visiting sites and analysing them to provide the best service.
Don't be shy to ask questions and make sure you keep asking questions. Try to make friends with the colleagues and keep close to your supervisor so they get to know you better.'