{"id":9451,"date":"2021-09-22T23:59:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T23:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/?p=9451"},"modified":"2021-09-22T23:59:04","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T23:59:04","slug":"what-is-virtual-work-experience-should-you-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/what-is-virtual-work-experience-should-you-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is \u2018Virtual Work Experience\u2019 & Should You Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

In a year of lockdowns, social distancing, remote learning and remote working – we\u2019ve all had to adapt to new ways of doing things! Many young people, hungry to get their first taste of work experience, have had to put plans on hold indefinitely.<\/p>\n

But what if there was a way to get some exposure to the workplace and career of your dreams without leaving your house?<\/em><\/p>\n

Remote work<\/a> seems destined to become more prominent in the years ahead – virtual work experience might be the chance to get experience not only of the workplace but of what remote work could look like.<\/p>\n

Hold On, What Exactly is Virtual Work Experience?<\/h4>\n

Also referred to as online, remote, or digital work experience, virtual work experience can help you develop your knowledge within a specific industry and learn about the different roles you might get involved with.<\/p>\n

Programs can be pretty varied, depending on where you\u2019re at in your school journey and what the program aims to deliver. Some might last for one day, and others can last as long as two weeks, where you\u2019ll complete a set amount of \u2018logged\u2019 hours during that timeframe.<\/p>\n

Virtual work experience programs are usually a blend of:<\/p>\n