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How to write an apprenticeship application
"Good applicants have well written application forms where they have taken the time to give examples of their skills and can show enthusiasm for the job/industry that they are applying for.”
The Application Form
There will be standard sections which you will find easy to complete including Contact Details and Education/Qualifications.
It will also have a section on Work Experience/Employment. If you are applying for a role in IT or Engineering, would your part-time job in retail be of interest to the employer? Yes! It shows that you have developed transferable skills which will be useful in your apprenticeship, for example, communication, customer service, problem solving and teamwork!
It often has sections which the employer uses to assess your suitability for the apprenticeship.
You may be asked to: Answer a set of questions OR Provide a Supporting Statement. Both methods give you the chance to showcase your skills, knowledge and interest in the role and demonstrate why you would be a good person for the apprenticeship.
Read the JOB DESCRIPTION carefully and circle the ‘BuzzWords’ - highlight the skills the employer is looking for and match them with your skills.
If they are asking for Strong Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Team working give concrete examples of how you have developed these. This could be through a project at school, a sports competition, a part-time job, a volunteering role. What did you do, what did you learn from it and why would that help you in the job you applying for now?
Explain why you want to do the apprenticeship?
What interests you about the role? Is it the chance to gain recognised qualifications, learn from experienced colleagues, work in different areas?
What do you think you would enjoy doing in the job and learning more about? Pick out things from the job description that you want to do and improve your skills in.
Why do you want to work for this particular company? If relevant, use their website to research the organisation and learn more about why they are successful and why people like working for them.
Finish with a strong conclusion – remind them how you can add value to their team. Explain how excited you would be to be offered this opportunity!
REMEMBER!
Spell Check and read through your form to ensure it is error-free and makes sense. First impressions count. Sometimes, it helps to ask someone else to check it.
Consider your social media activity and ensure it is appropriate. Employers use social networking information to screen job applicants. Research shows that young people aged 16-24 sometimes lose potential job offers because of comments or pictures on their online and social media profiles. Make sure you set privacy settings on all your social media sites.
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