Making the Most of Apprenticeships...
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Asking for a Pay Rise
As an apprentice the minimum that you can be paid a week is £80. As you are very new to the industry and are still training, your pay will be much less than other...
Boost Your Qualifications
An apprenticeship is unique because it combines on the job training with gaining a qualification. This gives you the best of both worlds by providing apprentices with...
How to get Good References
When you come to the end of your apprenticeship and move on to a new job, you are going to need to have references. These are a letter from your ex-employer talking...
Learning about Your Chosen Industry
As an apprentice you are probably new to the industry that you are working in. An apprenticeship gives you the chance to get hands on experience and become fully...
Learning from Your Colleagues
As an apprentice you will be new to your job and probably the industry that you have chosen, because of this you need to take every opportunity to learn and absorb...
Meeting Other Apprentices
Starting out as an apprentice can be a daunting experience and it is always good to have as much support as possible. Entering a new industry, a new company and probably...
Worksheet: Creating a Career Plan
A great way to take control of your career is to set yourself goals that you can work towards. Being clear about what you want and the steps you need to take to get it,...
