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09

Feb

Putting your best foot forward? Why do an Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship?

Have you just finished sixth form, college or looking for a new career? Have you considered running your own business or becoming a CEO of a CEO of an established successful business? Then an apprenticeship might be the next best steps you for. A combination of working on the job and gaining a level 4 project management qualification may be the best steps in your career. Not sure if you want to break into a project management career? That is fine, this qualification will allow you to gain skills that can be applied to any industry. Job Role and key…

09

Feb

By Sophia

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Apprenticeships – The future of new careers?

I'm sure you have all heard of Alan Sugar's famous show, seen the Sorcerer's apprentice, or even heard the word flown around school or college... but what is an apprenticeship? and how could it benefit you and your future? I am a current apprentice and have put below have put together a 101 overview of all you need to know about apprenticeships and how it may suit you. I have pulled together a few common questions that will answer all you need to know about the fantastic opportunities! What is an apprenticeship? How is it different from an Internship? An…

3 Reasons why a career in Digital Marketing would be PERFECT for you!

09

Feb

By Sophia

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3 Reasons why a career in Digital Marketing would be PERFECT for you!

Everything is going online Companies in all sectors are focusing on developing a digital online presence. The digital economy is growing much faster than the offline economy, and so you should use this to your advantage and get the skills you need to get hired! Here are 3 reasons why There are so many different diverse roles! There are a lot of different area's in marketing, and by taking our course you can specialize in any of the below. Social Media Marketing: Using an array of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to target audiences.Offline Marketing: This includes the…

School Leavers and Graduates: What’s Next?

09

Feb

By Victoria Seithel

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School Leavers and Graduates: What’s Next?

"What's Next?" This is the dreaded question that every school leaver or soon-to-be graduate is asked. Whether it's by family members, career advisors, or friends, the question of "what’s next?" is one that every person faces. The first time that I asked myself this question was when I was 16 and had just started my A-Levels. I chose my subjects because they were interesting to me, not because they were a step towards my dream career. Honestly, who has a dream career in mind at 16 years old? School Leavers and Graduates: What's Next? I was pitched with the prospect…

09

Feb

By Lauren

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Minimum Salary for Apprenticeships

Why the minimum Salary is not your maximum There is a belief that the earning potential of an apprentcieship is not very high. I will explain to you why although the minimum salary for an apprentice is £6.56 it is not the maxiumum you will expect to acheive throughout your apprenticeship journey. Industry Salary On average employers often pay more than the minimum rates, especially for higher level apprenticeships. According to Total Jobs, the average annual salary for an apprenticeship is £23,000, which works out at around £12 per hour! The minimum salary does not take into consideration the average…

09

Feb

By Lewis Sarwar

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Kick-Starting Your Career

Coming to the end of your educational years can be an incredibly challenging time as there’s no longer that set-in-stone next step that we’re so used to taking up until that point. Suddenly there’s a whole host of options which you have to choose from even if you’re completely unsure what you want to do in the future (which most people are). However, this wide array of options shouldn’t be something to dread but instead be seen as an exciting opportunity to decide where to go next. Choosing what you might want to do for a living isn’t always an…

09

Feb

By Siham Hussain

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Getting the most out of your apprenticeship

Starting a new role can be daunting and you want to make the most out of your role, especially as an apprentice on a contract. Apprenticeships can last anywhere from 12 months or more so it’s important to gain as much skills and knowledge as possible. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of your time. Tip 1: Building connections There are many workers within your company completing different roles daily. Whether there’s an area of work you’d like to get better in or explore other positions, connecting with others is a great form of building relationships.…

09

Feb

By Kyla Mason

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Earn While You Learn: Who wouldn’t want to?

Finishing sixth form can be a difficult time- schools often don't educate you enough on the options other than university for life after sixth form or college. Continue reading to find the right option if university just isn't for you.. What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is an opportunity for you to work a full-time paid job whilst spending 20% of your working week studying for a formal qualification. It's a great way to get valuable hands on experience that will help you to succeed in your qualification, because it directly links to the field you are working in. Which…

09

Feb

By Joseph Acers

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Apprenticeships: The Apprentices Journey

Through these posts, we aim to connect past/current apprentices with new ones and allow for a better understanding of what you may encounter through your experience. The First of our Apprentices To kick start our National Apprenticeship Week edition, first up is Joseph Acers - a current apprentice at Mindshare UK; "I am currently 10 months into studying the Digital Marketing Level 3 qualification. In my apprenticeship, I have been fortunate enough to touch on many specialist areas, from radio and TV (AV) to social media marketing. Working within Mindshare I have been able to experience the ecstatic culture that comes with…

Digital Marketing – Paid vs Organic Social

20

Jan

By Nuha Sherif

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Digital Marketing – Paid vs Organic Social

Hello there! If you are getting started with your journey into Digital Marketing, you may find it slightly confusing. Today I will be showing you the difference between paid social and organic social. How you can use both to optimise your business. What is organic social media? Organic social media is essentially content that is free. This can include anything from photos and gifs to videos and stories. This content can be made and shared organically with your audience on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. In this case, those who follow or engage with your content organically. People…