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Uni vs Apprenticeships: Which Path Suits You Best?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to building your future. Some people thrive in lecture halls and libraries, while others come alive when learning on the job. Both university and apprenticeships offer amazing opportunities. Depending on how you learn and what drives you, one path might be a better fit.
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Navigating the Competitive Apprenticeship Market: Tips for Success
Ambassador-led blog written by Erin Dooley, Data Science Tech Apprentice at GSK
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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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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!
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Taking a Gap Year – is this the right choice?
If you've just graduated, or just about to, the next step to take is always a difficult one. There are a lot of different options and you want to choose the best option for you.
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Full-time Degree Programme vs a Degree Apprentices
Know your options for higher education but not sure which way to go? These are the questions you need to ask yourself in order to help you make those crucial decisions.
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Does my degree subject matter?
It's an age-old question; we've all been there, wondering if the three or more years at university have been worth it. Has your specific degree topic made you more employable than the next person? Does it really matter?
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The weirdest graduate jobs you can get
There are many weird and wacky graduate roles out there that can put your degree to good use, this blog explores some of the options available to you.
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Is University not for you? Here are your options
A phrase I hear on a regular basis is "I'm going on a gap year." No matter what age you are, it's difficult to know exactly what career you want to work towards.