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Apprentice Definition
The world of apprenticeships could almost do with its own dictionary. But here are some apprenticeship definitions to start you off.
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GUEST BLOG: Get to where you want.
As a Sixth Form student in Year 13, I know first-hand how stressful and worrying about figuring out your life can be, or at least the next step; in today’s post I thought I’d give you some tips and tricks that I’ve learned from the GetMyFirstJob website and my experience so far.
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Exam Stress
Exams are very important, but that doesn’t mean to say your mental health isn’t. If you need a break from revision; take one.
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Graphic Design Apprenticeships
Even 10 years ago a graphic designer seemed like something in a film however now they’re a very popular option for lots of people
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Money, Money, Money
As an apprentice, money is very important. Everyone knows that apprenticeship wage is considerably less than an employee not on an apprenticeship scheme, but there is good news! Apprenticeship wage has increased!
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Easter Holiday Revision
The Easter Holidays is the best time for you to crack on and get most of your revision done ahead of exams starting next month. But recently experts have suggested spending seven hours a day to revise during Easter!
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Is the real Egg hunt finding an apprenticeship?
There is real excitement at the thought of hunting around the house and garden in search of precious chocolate eggs, covered in gold foil. No matter your age, the delight in finding these golden treats is genuine! And the prize of a basket of chocolatey goodness at the end is exhilarating!
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Filling out your profile
We’ve spoken to one of our recruiters, Josh about how to fill out your GetMyFirstJob profile to give employers the best impression of you!
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Estate Agent Apprenticeships
An estate agent is someone whose job involves selling and renting out buildings and land for clients. With experience, some estate agents could earn in the region £25,000 to £60,000, plus commission!
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Banking Apprenticeships
Unlike some other apprenticeships, Banking apprenticeships tend not to vary too much and are exclusively offered at a higher level.
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Supporting students with apprenticeships
It’s great to see that you want to support your students with apprenticeships. You don’t have to be a careers advisor to be knowledgeable. Students could ask any of their teachers for advice on what to do after school, university and apprenticeships.
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Media Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in media cover everything from film to fashion, music and computer gaming. They all sound like exciting career paths but finding an apprenticeship can be the ultimate challenge!