BBC Careers

Work experience is a valuable opportunity to find out more about the BBC and to explore your future career path. We’ve asked some of our recent work experience attendees for their tips on getting the most out of your placement:

• At the start of your work experience, take time to discuss with your supervisor what your interests are and what you would like to get out the placement
• Be proactive and work hard on every task, however big or small
• Talk to people working in other areas to broaden your understanding and experience
• Where possible, make your supervisor aware of your skills and previous experience
• Keep a copy of the work you have done while at the BBC, as this may be useful for your portfolio.  Always check there are no copyrights involved
• Make sure you have researched the department/programme you are working on and get an understanding of the kind of work they do on a day-to-day basis
• Whilst at the BBC take the opportunity to network and make connections with other employees
• If possible, identify opportunities to see or get involved with a BBC production
• Spare some time to talk to employees about how their own career paths have unfolded and what their role is in the BBC
• If you don’t know what you are doing or you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask for help from your supervisor or other team members
• If you want to look for further opportunities in a full time job following your work experience, don’t forget to check the Careers website
• Look out for training courses on the BBC intranet that you would find useful and ask your supervisor whether you can attend
• Listen to and act on any feedback you receive from your supervisor