Work experience can be a valuable way of learning what you do - and don't - want to do with your future career.

The BBC 2012 Apprentices worked with presenter Sonali Shah to produce this film about the benefits of work experience.

They offer tips on how to find it and make the most of it once you do.

BBC News School Report is a project which gives 11-16 year-old students in the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.