News: Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship news, advice and employer stories tagged “Apprenticeships”.
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Summer's here, what's the plan?
School's out and summer is here! You may be thinking that this is the perfect time to kick back and relax. While this is true, why not spend a little bit of time exploring your career this summer?
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Navigating the Future of Education: Degree Apprenticeships vs Traditional University Degrees
Written by Erin Dooley, Data Science Tech Apprentice at GSK
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How Mentorship Transforms Apprenticeships
What better way to be guided through your apprenticeship than with the help of a mentor who is by your side if you have any questions, encounter a struggle, or need career advice? Someone with experience in your current workplace or industry can assist you in navigating challenges and being your source of inspiration when you need it most. But how exactly do you go about finding a mentor in your job as an apprentice? Let’s talk about it …
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How AI is being used in the Job Search
As the world develops, the way we use technology continues to change. One of the latest changes in the tech world as we know it was the introduction of AI. With people across the planet using AI to speed up their everyday tasks - it's no surprise that when searching for jobs, AI can have a role to play there too. Our recent roundtables uncovered that 80% of employers have seen candidates using AI - up from the 35% reported previously. This significant stat made us think: How exactly are people using AI during their job search?
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Delivering Presentations: From Nerves to Knowledge
Putting together a presentation may seem simple to some, but for others, it’s a task that fills them with an overwhelming feeling of stress and uncertainty. If you've ever felt your heart racing and palms sweating at the thought of delivering a presentation, you're not alone. Together, let's turn those nerves into knowledge so you can tackle your next presentation with ease!
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Apprenticeships 101: The 80-20 Split
A guest blog from Georgia Beaumont, Degree Apprentice at Parker Meggitt, and GetMyFirstJob Apprentice Ambassador.
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Top Tips for Maintaining Motivation Throughout Your Apprenticeship
Have you ever scrolled through social media or compared yourself to a peer, looking at their apprenticeship accomplishments, and wondered how they stay motivated? We're here to share our top tips to help you keep your motivation, ensuring you thrive during every step of your apprenticeship.
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Your Apprenticeship Questions Answered
Thinking about doing an apprenticeship but not sure where to start? You're not alone! In this blog post, we're going to dive into the questions you've asked and clarify the most common questions about apprenticeships.
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Your guide to Degree Apprenticeships
Ready to dive into the world of degrees, but the whole tuition fees and student debt thing is feeling like a buzzkill? Well, a degree apprenticeship may be the solution you are looking for. Keep reading to find everything you need to know from free learning to wage earning!
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Holly's Degree Apprenticeship at Vodafone
Project Management Degree Apprentice, Holly, shares her reasonings for choosing her apprenticeship with Vodafone, insight into the Project Management industry, advice you can take when applying for apprenticeships yourself, and more.
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Data-Driven, Coffee Connoisseur: Katie's Story
From studying maths at university and working as a part-time Barista at Costa Coffee, Katie shares her story of how she ended up working as a full-time CMO Marketing Graduate at the very place she started...
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How an Apprenticeship at BT Group Skyrocketed Umayr's Career
Sometimes, not going to university isn't a choice for everyone. That was the case for Umayr. But now, he's winning awards, featuring in national marketing campaigns, being invited to the House of Lords, and raising awareness for apprenticeship routes. Here's his story...