Latest news
Apprenticeship news, career advice and employer stories from the GetMyFirstJob team.
289 articles
3 min read
Turning your dream job into a reality
Life can get complicated sometimes. Our journey can take us down paths we weren’t expecting. But our past choices don’t have to determine our future ones.
2 min read
Which level of apprenticeship should I do? A quick guide to apprenticeship levels
Want to find out more about the different levels of apprenticeships? Here's our quick guide to apprenticeship levels explained...
2 min read
Why choose an apprenticeship and what are the benefits
Wondering what the benefits of choosing an apprenticeship are? You're in the right place. Let's find out...
5 min read
Why Degree Apprenticeships are for everyone
Hi, I’m Vivian, a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice at Vodafone still on my coding journey.
6 min read
I'm about to leave school, what do I put on my CV?
If you’re thinking of applying for an apprenticeship, chances are you’ll need to put together a CV.
6 min read
Looking for an apprenticeship? Where do I start?
If you’re thinking that an apprenticeship could be in your future, you might be a bit confused as to where to start looking.
5 min read
Are your parents out of touch? How to talk careers
You might’ve been thinking about what you want out of your career for a while. At some point, you’ll want to discuss your plans with your parents, or maybe even a teacher, especially if you want their advice or support.
6 min read
Assessment centres – what are they exactly?
If you’re in the process of applying for an apprenticeship, you may come across a stage that includes an assessment centre.
2 min read
National Minimum Wage is on the rise!
Minimum Wage is on the rise for every group in the UK, but there is a significant rise in the rate of pay for apprentices!
4 min read
Apprentice Minimum Wage 2021
As an apprentice, your salary will vary depending on the level of apprenticeship you choose, your employer and industry that you work in, but you’ll be paid at least National Apprentice Minimum Wage.
6 min read
The ‘typical’ Apprenticeship Application Process
Applying to an apprenticeship is very different to applying to university which you may be used to and is actually a lot more similar to applying for a ‘normal’ full-time opportunity and often it follows the same process for a lot of graduate programmes!
3 min read
Coping with friends going to University
With university starting right around the corner, I thought I’d put something together for people staying at home. This is all from my own experience, sometimes I’ve found it quite lonely as most of my friends moved away but there are also great benefits that I have found!