You can access free courses on a range of subjects here.

Check out a variety of free courses from Coursera

Try this free course from Udemy

Anyone can learn for free on OpenLearn from the Open University

Access over 1,500 free online business courses on Alison

Learn a language for free online with Duolingo.

Beginner’s Certification: good for future marketeers and online content producers

Access free digital marketing courses from Google.

Gain a basic understanding of law research.

Interested in financial markets? Learn with IG's free demo account and podcasts 

Demonstrate your interest in HR or employment law.

MailChimp is a marketing platform used by both large and small businesses.

Salesforce is a client database used by marketing and sales departments.

You can explore specific roles during the Covid-19 pandemic and you can browse the full range of volunteering opportunities here.

Find a job role of your choice and in your local area through NCVO or Do It.

Check out Zooniverse, Be My Eyes, Instant Wild, Missing Maps and Freerice.

Sometimes these bodies have divisions for students/ new grads. Sign up for news updates, follow them on social media and consider attending any free events when they start up again. For example, the Society of Young Publishers.

Check out the list of all UK Industry associations.

• Employer Project Pathways: Royal Holloway's alumni network have creatd a range of virtual projects that you can complete in your own time
• Superpower: curated online learning and work experience
• Zooniverse: get research experience from home
• BrightNetwork.co.uk: Internship Experience UK runs in June every year and is open to all
• TheForage.com: a free virtual experience programme - open to all 

Become part of a panel of consultants giving their opinions to some of the world’s largest agencies and brands.

Get paid to test companies websites. Check out UserTesting or TestingTime.

Get paid for transcribing information.

Check out MyTutor, Superprof or TutorHub and try Education First for online English tuition.

Do small translation jobs if you have language skills.

Freelance on small projects – writing, composing, coding. Check out top tips.

Explore Paperound where you can get paid to complete small tasks for Start-Ups, work flexibly and boost your CV.

 You could also try Clickworker, Freelancer.com, Guru, Upwork, People Per Hour

You can demonstrate skills in engaging writing, commercial awareness, initiative and creativity by selling clothes, crafts, or anything else online. Try ebay, Vinted, Depop, Facebook Marketplace and Etsy.

Re-posting content, following others in an industry you’re interested in, liking and sharing can be effective ways to build your network and learn the language of the sector.

Check out Sheffield's useful general guide to maintaining your online presence.

Have a “virtual coffee” and ask about their career story, useful sources of information, tips on your CV, or ask them to introduce you to other useful contacts through LinkedIn.

Endurance sports suggest that a person has tenacity, perseverance and drive

High risk pursuits such as mountain climbing and sky diving can suggest that a person is happy to push boundaries and take calculated risks

Creative/cultural hobbies demonstrate your creative mind, writing skills or hunger for knowledge

Team sports show how you can work in pursuit of a common goal.

Community group involvement can suggest that you are someone who is comfortable collaborating with others.

You can find some useful information on getting started here.

Discover more.

You don’t usually need acting experience. Try signing up with Casting Collective and Extra People.

Get paid for each interview you complete for Ipsos Mori

You can make a little bit of cash by mystery shopping. Check out Market Force or Ipsos Mori.

Take part in interviews or discussions about a brand or your consumer habits. You could try Code3Research or Focus4People.