Pakistan: Work experience

Due to the current political uncertainties, check with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)  before planning a trip to Pakistan and follow the developing situation in the news.

Work placements and internships

Formal work experience schemes are rare in Pakistan, especially among domestic employers. The best chance of arranging this for UK graduates is through networking and building up personal contacts.

Exchange programmes

• Participation in the IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)  programme is open to students attending courses at universities, institutes of technology or similar institutions of higher education in a range of countries, including Pakistan, in the fields of science, engineering, technology and architecture.
• An international exchange programme for students and graduates is provided by AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) . It offers voluntary and paid work placements in professional organisations, schools and charities in a range of countries, including Pakistan.

Volunteering

Due to the security situation in Pakistan, volunteering opportunities are unlikely. For example, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) withdrew all their international volunteers from Pakistan in September 2009 due to the worsening security situation, although they remain committed to work in Pakistan. Visit their website for up-to-date information.