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Steer’s work experience week builds future skills

We recently invited 21 work experience students to join us across our UK offices, helping them gain valuable skills.

By Steer

Our role in helping people, places and economies thrive means that we take our social and cultural responsibilities seriously and that they form an important part of our culture and values.

Consultancies often face challenges in offering meaningful work experience, especially given the technical complexity of our work and the shift to more remote setups. Over the past two years, we have developed a comprehensive program aimed at providing students with insights into Steer’s world of work and equipping them with skills for the future.

"Confidence, presentation skills, teamwork, and interview techniques" were highlighted by our recent cohort of work experience students as key gains during their interactive and practical week at Steer. Building on the success of last year's program, this year's initiative was expanded, involving 21 students across four offices. With the involvement of over 35 Steer staff, the students benefited from a diverse program that offered essential transferable skills and industry-specific knowledge to guide their career paths.

Students were provided safe spaces to collaborate, learn, problem-solve, and present. Through group projects, teams applied newly acquired subject knowledge, tackled challenges, and presented their solutions to their peers. In addition to practical experience, students received training in Excel, interview techniques, CV writing, project management, and networking skills—preparing them for careers and skills not typically covered in school curricula.

Some quotes from our students:

"Everything was perfect."

"Many thanks for this opportunity and for helping me develop essential skills."

"I really enjoyed my time at Steer and gained new skills and confidence, especially in presenting."

"The week taught me many transferable skills crucial for my future career."

"Learning interview techniques like the STAR method was incredibly useful. Presenting our group project boosted my teamwork skills and confidence."

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With many students uncertain about their career aspirations, we offered insights into a wide range of consultancy and business roles—from energy consulting to facilities management, and from financial services to transport planning. Small group sessions and Q&A opportunities allowed students to delve into the specifics of these roles and understand the pathways to enter these fields. Visits to sites outside our offices further sparked their enthusiasm and brought our work to life.

Our nurturing environment encouraged students to collaborate successfully with peers they didn't previously know—a source of pride for us.

With valuable feedback from the students, we eagerly anticipate planning next year's program.

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