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The Dos and Don'ts of CV Writing
Writing a CV isn't the most exciting thing in the world. But there are some simple things that you can do to make employers want to look at your CV.
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Managing your money as an Apprentice
As an apprentice, money is very important, in terms of as a reward for all your hard work and spending it on things you want and need!
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Make your work space more like home!
Everyone wishes that they could do their work from the comfort of their own bed with a hot mug of tea in hand, but for most of us that dream is only that. But, as long as your employer allows it, there is nothing stopping you from making your desk at work more personal.
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Getting your CV noticed
Employers could be getting hundreds of people applying for the same job, so you need to stand out. What makes you stand out? Your CV.
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What should wear to your interview...
After brainstorming every answer to every question, you think your interviewers could possibly ask you it then dawns on you that you have nothing to wear!
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Whats it like to be an apprentice?
Hi, I'm Calum and I currently live in rural South Northamptonshire but I'm now looking to relocate to Portsmouth as I've been offered a job as a Digital Marketing Apprentice with GetMyFirstJob.
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An Apprenticeship Interview Experience
Being offered my first interview was quite intimidating… I was excited with the prospect of maybe getting a job but I was also just overthinking any kind of question I thought that my interviewers would ask me.
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A Traineeship Experience
Josh did a 12-week construction traineeship with DMR Training before progressing onto a joinery apprenticeship. Here he talks about the traineeship and how it helped him get started in the industry.
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What do Employers look for in an interview?
Employers put a lot of work into finding the right person for the job. They will interview lots of potential candidates in order to seek the best skills.
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Mitchells & Butlers Apprenticeships
What's it like learning your trade on the job with Mitchells & Butlers? Meet teen trainees Mitchell Woodward and Chad Beesley.
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I didn't do as well in my exams as I hoped
A long and potentially stressful academic year is over and finally come down to this moment, opening a brown envelope.
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Business Admin Apprentice Experience
Iram has gained valuable experience and is beginning to plan her future having found a profession shed love to have a career in, this is her story.