News: work experience
Apprenticeship news, advice and employer stories tagged “work experience”.
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How a Spark of Curiosity Can Transform Your Career
Every great career starts with a spark—one moment of curiosity, inspiration, or passion that sets you on an exciting path. Maybe it’s a fascination with technology, a love for storytelling, or a knack for problem-solving. While discovering your dream job doesn’t happen overnight, that first spark can ignite a journey of exploration, experimentation, and growth—leading you to unexpected opportunities and a career you truly love.
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Virtual Work Experience Programmes: how to upskill this summer
Work experience is incredibly important in the world of employment. It allows you to get a small taste of what your future career could look like! It can help you to decide on a role or an industry that you want to pursue. Employers love to see that you’ve had work experience, so taking part in a virtual work experience programme this summer could be a really beneficial decision!
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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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The rise of the STEMinist
We were intrigued when molecular biologist Kerry Spiers-Fitzgerald described herself as a STEMinist. It’s no secret that the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (or STEM), has historically been a male-dominated field of work. However, positive change is on the way.
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Channel4 - 4 Skills Work Experience
Ever dreamt of working in the entrainment industry but not sure where to start? Then take a look at this exciting opportunity from Channel 4’s - 4Skills Work Experience!
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What is a Skills Bootcamp?
Have you ever heard of a Skills Bootcamp? Well, if you are ready to accelerate your skills and fast-track your career, this free course could be what you're looking for.
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Applying for an apprenticeship? Be your own biggest fan!
Oliva is one of our Ambassadors and vividly remembers how overwhelming it felt when she first started looking for an apprenticeship. Now as a Levels 6 Apprentice she shares her top tips on where to start.
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Why Degree Apprenticeships are for everyone
Hi, I’m Vivian, a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice at Vodafone still on my coding journey.
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How to work from home: Top tips
We've put together some top tips for you while you're working from home, so you can continue to be productive and enjoy it as much as you can!
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Work Experience - it really is valuable
This blog was written by Jenna, who is currently doing her work experience with us and so can tell you what it's all about!
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Don't know what to do at 15? That's OK
This blog was written by Jenna, who is doing her work experience with us, so can tell you all about the pain of choosing your GCSEs. Here's her wise advice for those of you who are currently going through the decision process.
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My First Impressions of an apprenticeship
As a student visiting GetMyFirstJob for some extra work experience, my knowledge of apprenticeships was extremely limited. These are my first impressions.