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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 …
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 …
Scotland is full of beautiful lochs, bagpipes and lots of tartan, but did you know the country also has a thriving apprenticeship scene? There’s an apprenticeship to help you get your dream career in every industry under the sun. The …
You know what they say: ‘Money makes the world go round’. One of the main reasons why young people choose to do an apprenticeship instead of studying at university is because you will earn while you learn, which means you …
You’ve likely heard the whole ‘left-brained vs right-brained’ conversation before – if you’re left-brained you’re more logical, whereas being right-brained means you’re more creative. Although psychological research has since shown that this isn’t strictly true, the concept still stands – …
Would you rather work with a wrench or a pen? A spanner or a calculator? If sitting in an office on a computer all day sounds like your idea of a nightmare, you might prefer a more hands-on job, like …
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