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Every year, your school will help you organise a week-long work experience placement to help you get a taste of the real world of work. Rather than seeing it as a chore, remember that this placement is an exciting opportunity …
The world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale, once said, “Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses… we must be learning all of our lives.” It’s true, as there are a host of training opportunities in the world of nursing to …
How much money will I earn on an Apprenticeship? Money money money… It’s the question everyone is too polite to ask, but it’s also a question too important not to answer! One of the best things about being an apprentice …
Do you want a career that’s fast-paced, creative and allows you to have unique life experiences? Look no further than journalism. Journalism is an amazing career path to go down that not only provides many different career routes and opportunities …
The terminology around apprenticeships can be confusing. What is an apprenticeship? How does it differ from an internship? What about a work placement? Don’t worry, the team at Best Apprenticeships is here to help. In this article, we will outline …
If you’re looking for a career that allows you to enjoy a varied workload and meet new people, project management could be ideal. The industry is bursting with opportunities for proactive and organised individuals making it one of the most …
It has become impossible to ignore the ever-growing skills shortage within the UK engineering sector. Engineering specialisms are so broad which could be a worry for the long-term, especially when a CNC machining company and other specialist engineering practices desperately …
Start your career on the airwaves So, you’re looking to get your start in the world of radio? Like many roles in media and journalism, radio can be a highly competitive industry. Demand for jobs in radio and competition among …
Our top work experience tips for 16-18-year-olds Getting some work experience while in your final year of school can have a lot of benefits. It can give you an idea of the type of industry you might want to work …
Our top work experience tips for 14 & 15-year-olds Many schools encourage year 10s to arrange their own work experience. If you’re stuck for ideas, then read on as we share our top tips for finding work experience for school. …
The main difference between work experience and a work placement is usually the time each requires. Work experience may be either a one-off short period or something undertaken once a week but again for a couple of weeks maximum. A …
Choosing what to do after your GCSEs is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make (other than deciding how to spend your first study-free summer). The traditional options are A Levels, an apprenticeship or a vocational qualification like performing arts, …
Should I do unpaid work experience? Work experience can be paid or unpaid, depending on the length of time, the applicant’s age and the company in question. Short-term work experience is generally unpaid, especially when you are school-age. In the …
Can you really get work experience online? Virtual work experience, also known as e-experience, remote work experience or online work experience enables students to complete a short course, a placement or an internship from home (or another convenient location). The …
Catherine is a Business Administration Apprentice at BAE Systems, based in Preston. Below, she shares with us her experience and learnings as a career changer coming into an apprenticeship. Why did you join the BAE Systems apprenticeship programme? ‘What really …
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