Frequently asked questions for employers:

Is there a charge for the service?

There is no charge for WorkUK’s introduction service.  We are interested in gaining valuable new contacts which will be able to supply work experience (both paid and unpaid) to our students.  However we do ask that you assist your student whilst on placement, this can be in the form of travel expenses (for Internship and International Work Trial students), a training allowance of £250 per month (Graduate Training Programme) or minimum wage (Anglo Training Experience and Action for Employment).

Why take a student on work experience?

Students are keen to develop new skills, tend to be very hard working and are anxious to implement the skills that they have gained whilst studying, in a practical environment.  They may already have qualifications that will enhance your work force and are extremely cost efficient.

Where do the students come from?

Our client base is international.  We have links with students in many different and diverse countries, from Uzbekistan to the USA.  Twin have acted as representatives to Work Permits (UK) since 1997 and this allows us to apply for work permits on behalf of employers.

What qualifications do students have?

WorkUK students come from many academic backgrounds.  The International Work Trial students are younger clients, usually looking for their first work experience.  However the Internship Programme and our new Graduate Training Programme attract students that are either at university or have graduated. We receive bookings from students that have studied a wide range of subjects, many with valuable work experience already.

Will I meet the student before accepting them?

We actively encourage that ALL of our students on International Work Trials, Internship Programme and Graduate Training Programme have formal interviews before they commence their placement.  This allows the host company to assess their suitability and the student to ask any questions they may have.  We can also arrange telephone interviews so host companies can assess levels of spoken English. Anglo Training Experience and Action for Employment students only travel to the county when they are been accepted by the host company. Therefore formal interviews are not possible, but WorkUK are happy to arrange telephone interviews prior to arrival.