St Helens and Knowsley Community College | Essential Guide to Apprenticeships 2024

APPLYING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP SEARCHING AND Be proactive. You don’t need to wait until a vacancy is advertised to look for an apprenticeship. By calling or writing to a company, you can sometimes find the hidden opportunities. Make sure you have a stand out CV to impress! Although you may be waiting for your GCSE results, start applying for apprenticeships over the summer – don’t wait until September. This will give you a head start on the process, and employers may offer you work experience, which could lead to an apprenticeship. Search and apply for vacancies on www.gov.uk/ apply-apprenticeship or via our Job Shop. Need advice on how to do this? We have some great tips that we’d love to share with you. Get in touch with our team! Social media can be an effective way to find apprenticeships. Employers regularly use social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to advertise new job roles, so make sure that your profile is professional. Colleges and employers will get in touch after you have submitted an application. It is important to make sure you answer your phone even if the number appears as unknown and set up a voicemail so they can leave messages. Brush up on your interview skills by practising mock interviews with your family and friends, or professionals that you know. Remember to ask for honest feedback. 11