How to get an apprenticeship at 16?

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How to get an apprenticeship at 16?

There are a couple of steps to getting an apprenticeship at 16. You need to live in the country where you are applying for the apprenticeship, the UK, and you cannot already be in full-time education. 

After that, it is a case of doing your research and making sure you tailor your application to the employer’s requirements.

You need your personal statement to promote your abilities and unique selling points while explaining to your prospective employer why you would be a good fit for their company.

The best way to do this is to learn everything you can about the company you are applying to, including information about the MD or CEO.

If you are lucky enough to get an interview, do even more research and maybe practice some common apprentice interview questions, so you don’t get too nervous.

It is a good idea to apply for more than one apprenticeship at a time. Apprenticeships can be very competitive, so you improve your chances by applying for more than one. 

Try not to be too disheartened if you don’t get the first apprenticeship you apply for. There are many applicants for most apprenticeships and likely only one or two vacancies. 

Learn from the experience and ask for specific feedback to improve your next application. 

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