This week, our recruitment consultant Kaitlynn visited East Sussex College to speak with students about career opportunities, recruitment insights, and how work experience at Sammons can support their professional development.
The visit included informal interviews, open discussions about the world of work, and guidance tailored to the students’ future ambitions. Following this session, a select group will now be invited into our office for hands on interview practice with Kaitlynn and Kat from our Accounts team. After this stage, we will be choosing two students for structured work experience placements within our team kick starting the new year.
Why Work Experience at Sammons Matters
Providing meaningful opportunities for young people is a central part of our people-first culture. The work experience programme at Sammons gives students the chance to step inside a professional environment, build confidence, and gain essential employability skills. It also helps them understand how recruitment impacts businesses and candidates across the UK – a valuable insight in today’s competitive job market.
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What We Covered During the East Sussex College Visit
The session was designed to give students practical, relatable guidance while helping them explore potential career paths.
Key areas included:
- Understanding what a recruitment consultancy does
- Insights into employability skills and workplace behaviours
- Industry trends affecting early careers
- Informal 1-to-1 interviews to build confidence
- An overview of the work experience programme at Sammons
- Tips on career development and transferable skills
Students also had the opportunity to ask questions about different roles, from consulting and administration to accounts and business support.
Next Steps: Bringing Students into the Sammons Office
Those progressing to the next stage will join us in the office, where they will experience the pace and variety of a real recruitment and office environment. Their time with us will include:
- Shadowing consultants during candidate calls and client discussions
- Understanding how we manage job searches and application processes
- Observing how recruitment and accounts work together
- Participating in mock interviews with constructive feedback
- Gaining insight into our service offerings and internal systems
- Strengthening communication and teamwork skills
This stage brings the concept of work experience at Sammons to life, giving students tangible exposure to professional expectations.
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Building Strong Local Partnerships
Our partnership with East Sussex College reinforces our commitment to developing the next generation of talent across the South East. By engaging young people early, we help bridge the gap between education and employment, while ensuring they feel confident, prepared, and informed.
How Our Team Supports the Programme
Work experience at Sammons is a collaborative effort across multiple departments. With Kaitlynn leading the college session and Kat contributing to the in-house interview practice, students will benefit from diverse perspectives. This approach demonstrates the inclusive, supportive culture that defines our organisation.
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FAQs: Work Experience and Student Career Support
- What does work experience at Sammons involve?
Students gain hands on experience across recruitment, administration, communication, and interview practice. They shadow consultants and get direct insight into daily workflows. - Do you offer work experience in East Sussex, Farnham, or Essex? Yes. We support work experience across all areas where our offices are based, depending on availability and ongoing partnerships with local schools and colleges.
- How does Sammons help students build employability skills? Through interview coaching, office-based experience, and structured guidance from consultants. More information can be found here: https://sammons.co.uk/
- Can local schools request a Sammons careers workshop? Yes: colleges, sixth forms, and training providers can contact us directly at enquiries@sammons.co.uk to discuss visits, workshops, or tailored support sessions.
- What skills do students gain from work experience at Sammons? Students learn communication, organisation, teamwork, confidence, problem solving, and workplace awareness – all transferable to any future role.
Through meaningful work experience at Sammons, we help young people build confidence, develop real world skills, and gain clarity about their future career paths. If your school, college, or organisation would like to collaborate with us, we’d be delighted to support you. For more information, contact 01252 727887 (Farnham, Surrey, team) or 01424 723723 (Hastings, East Sussex, team), 020 7293 7022 (Pensions team) or email enquiries@sammons.co.uk.