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Get that automotive apprenticeship
If you are a budding car mechanic and love the automotive world there are some easy things you can do to help you get the job of your dreams.
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How to find Work Experience
No matter what stage you're at in your education, taking on work experience can add serious value to your future career prospects. It can help you land your first job, narrow down your career path and prepare you for entering the working world.
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15 Things You Should Know About Apprenticeships
There are so many things to know about apprenticeships. Here are some of the most important bits!
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Phone Etiquette & Responding to Voicemails
One of our Talent Managers, Josh has written a blog to help you with Phone Etiquette.
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How to prepare for your first day at work.
Barney Walker, one of our Talent Managers has written us a lovely limerick to help you to prepare for the first day at work.
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Dear Candidates...
We spoke with one of our Training Providers for their top tips on getting the best out of your candidate profile and what will help you be seen!
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Career Expectations VS Reality
You might not know this, but the Government often asks thousands of people across the country to answer different surveys every year to get an insight into their life. Not only do they ask people they also use information from National Statistics to put together a picture of life in the UK.
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Traineeships: an investment in your future
Traineeships are something that you may have heard of but not really know much about. Barney Walker, one of our Talent Manager's explores what they're all about.
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Getting started on your Apprenticeship
We have some fabulous Apprenticeships in Childcare and Health and Social Care but the one of issues you may have in these careers is to get your security clearance. However this applied for all apprenticeships too.
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Launching the GetMyFirstJob Guide to your Future
Knowing what you want to do in the future can be difficult. But we want to help make it easier for you with the launch of our guide.
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Applying for loads of apprenticeships?
Are you applying for loads of different jobs but not getting very far? We've got a few tips and tricks...
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Getting back up when you don’t get the job.
When you’re looking for a job, unfortunately it is inevitable that you could be turned down from a position you applied for.