7 ways to make your apprentice CV stand out
For a lot of us, one of the hardest thing to do is to talk about yourself. It’s even harder when you need to reflect on your achievements in previous jobs or schools, but that’s what a CV is for …
Entry level jobs for school leavers – Here are 9 ideas to get you started
The big day has arrived – you’re about to leave school and leap into real life! Leaving school can be daunting when you have to say goodbye to friends, teachers and a familiar lifestyle. But getting out of your comfort zone is …
How to Nail Your Apprenticeship Interview
The application process for an apprenticeship typically involves a couple of elements, such as: These are all important steps in applying for any kind of job, and you’d do well to read up on each stages to best understand how …
Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeships: Your 2024 Guide
You may have heard the term ‘quantity surveyor’ but do not understand or haven’t given much thought to what the job entails. That could be a mistake. Quantity surveying is a lesser-known role in the construction industry but can lead …
Landing a Cyber Security Apprenticeship (in 2024)
Cyber security is the defence of computer systems, networks, devices & data from unauthorised access and exploitation. It affects everyone: businesses, governments, even you at home. The world of cyber is a constant battle between the people working in cyber …
Fancy an apprenticeship in the UK’s highest paying sectors?
The Office for National Statistics recently published a report looking at the highest (and lowest) paid jobs in the UK. Based on a 1% sample of employee jobs, through HM Revenue and Customs Pay As You Earn (PAYE) records, the …
Aircraft engineering apprenticeships
You know when people say, ‘It’s not rocket science’? What if you could prove them wrong and actually do rocket science? Apply your interest in the world of aviation to the engineering industry with an aircraft engineering apprenticeship. Let’s look …
Radiography apprenticeships (Guide for 2024)
Ever wondered what the inside of your body looks like? Well, radiographers and radiologists know! Radiography is a medical technique that uses radiation to create images of the inside of a patient’s body, like their tissues, bones and organs. Getting …
Are there apprenticeships with no experience required? (Yes!)
If you are leaving school this year and do not wish to continue in full-time education, you will likely be thinking about potential jobs and/or apprenticeships. Equally, you may be older but want to improve your professional prospects by starting …
Gardening & Landscaping Apprenticeships (in 2024)
If you have green fingers, you could consider a career as a gardener or landscaper. What Does A Gardener/ Landscaper Do? The primary responsibility of landscapers and gardeners is the maintenance of plants, flowers, trees and lawns. This includes a …
Minimum wage for apprenticeships increases by 21% to £6.40
The minimum wage for apprenticeships has increased to £6.40, in line with changes to both the national minimum and living wage, which came into force from 1st April 2024. The much welcome increase to the apprentice minimum wage (over 21%) …
AI Apprenticeships (A guide for 2024)
Although it is a relatively new phenomenon, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to impact more of our daily lives. The UK is regarded as a global leader in AI, credited with cutting-edge research and innovation. In 2022, the UK Government …
Aviation apprenticeships – what’s on offer?
Are you looking for a fast-paced career that involves travel and centres around people? You might be suited for a career as a member of the cabin crew or another role in the aviation industry. The aviation industry contributes approximately …
Become an airplane pilot with an apprenticeship?
Do you have a passion for aviation? Are you a natural leader? You could see the world and reach new heights with a career as a pilot. Being a pilot is a high-flying career in more ways than one. The …
Getting started in Film & Television (with an apprenticeship)
Film and Television production is a huge industry in the UK, encompassing a variety of creative and practical occupations. From lighting, costumes and set building to scriptwriters, props, and continuity experts, lots of different types of people contribute to each …
