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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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Day in the life of an Apprentice at Mindshare Agency
Are you contemplating the world of apprenticeships, but a little hesitant? Bethany is here to share her experience so far, unpacking what a typical day as a Social Account Executive looks like and why an apprenticeship might be the right path for you.
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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...
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Mia's Degree Apprenticeship Journey with Meggitt
Not knowing what to study, or what career to pursue, is more of a universal experience than you might think...
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Kamran's Apprenticeship Journey into Engineering
In this blog post, we sit down with Advanced Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprentice, Kamran. We discuss his journey to Parker Meggitt, what his typical day looks like, and what advice he has to anyone considering doing an apprenticeship. Read until the end to find out...
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The student loan lowdown: everything you need to know
Are you a university fresher in 2023? If so, it's crucial to stay informed about the changes to the Student Finance England university loan repayment system that will come into effect this year. Here's everything you need to consider...
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From Retail to Recruitment at Channel 4: Ashanti
In this blog post, the team at GetMyFirstJob sits down with Ashanti Barrett, Talent Acquisition Advisor and former Level 2 Talent Team Apprentice at Channel 4.
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A Way to Get Reduced Entry Grades for University
Did you know that some universities, including Russell Groups, offer reduced entry requirements to certain people? This is something that was offered to our own GetMyFirstJob Social Media Executive, Josh.
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Starting a New Career in Law: The Inside Scoop
We’re catching up with Legal Apprentice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), and GetMyFirstJob Apprentice Ambassador, Jacob.
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Top 3 tips to help you ace an interview!
We get it, interviews can be nerve-racking but we hope these 3 top tips will help you.