Work Experience PROGRAMMES

Find the right career path for you, in your own time!️

Navigating the world of work can be daunting and stressful. We understand, we’ve been through it with thousands of students, we feel your pain. Complete our experiences around your studies and begin your career now.

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VIRTUAL-TO-REALITY

Virtual to Reality

Experience beyond the screen 🖥

Imagine stepping into real workplaces, and immersing yourself in the day-to-day realities of your dream career. With our new "Virtual to Reality" programmes, that dream becomes a reality!

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SPRINTS

Sprints

The fastest way to get meaningful work experience

Don’t just dream about your future career - complete real-world tasks, activities and projects to help you figure out the right role for you and get the experience you need to secure the job.

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Connect with industry experts, complete mini-activities, and get noticed by employers 💼

springpod provide

In-depth, interactive and informative virtual work experiences from industry experts in the world's leading employers.

to help you

Understand industries and the world's best employers as if you were already working there.

So that you can

Choose the right career path and boost your CV at this critical stage of your career.

How it works 🛠

Step 1

Fit the experience around your schedule

Our programmes usually involve 10 hours of activity which you have two weeks to complete. You can fit this around your schedule and complete the work in your own time.

Latest work experience programmes 🚀

Virtual-to-Reality Work Experience

Unlock the door to in-person work experiences that take your career aspirations to new heights. Our virtual work experiences have already empowered thousands of students like you to explore diverse industries and gain valuable insights into their dream careers. Now, it's time to turn those insights into real-world action.

Step 1

Search for Virtual Work Experience programmes and look for the ‘virtual-to-reality’ tag.

VIRTUAL-TO-REALITY

Step 2

Complete Virtual Work Experience programme (only 100% completions are valid) and declare your interest via the embedded form.

Step 3

We’ll let you know if you’ve been successful in getting in-person work experience with the partner employer. It’s that simple!

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Sprints Work Experience

Unearth your future career by working on tasks set by industry experts

what it is

Bitesize, on-demand courses based on a real workplace task.

what it does

See if you’ve got what it takes to succeed before you apply.

why use it

Gain the experience you need to successfully apply to the role that you know you’ll love.

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Frequently asked questions 🤔

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

I won’t be able to complete the programme, can I have an extension?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How long will I have to complete this programme?

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

I have a question about in-person work experience

Do you offer in-person work experience?
We don't directly manage in person work experience but many of our virtual programmes can lead to in person opportunities, look for the programmes marked as 'Virtual to Reality'. You will need to complete the virtual programme and declare your interest via the embedded form.
When will I hear if there is an in-person opportunity?
Our employer partner will contact you directly about any opportunities, timescales can vary Springpod won't be able to provide any updates on progress.

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