04
Aug
By Kylie Humphreys
Apprenticeships

Why did I choose an Apprenticeship?

If you are looking to kickstart your career via the apprenticeship route, you are in the correct place!  What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification on the side of working a full-time job. Typically, the apprenticeship is provided by the company in which you are applying too, they pay x amount to the apprenticeship provider and allow you to allocate time to work towards your qualification whilst balancing your job.   10 Reasons why I picked an apprenticeship: I wanted a qualification I did not want to get into debt by going to…
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02
Aug
By Maks Dombrovskij
Apprenticeships, ,

Can an apprenticeship jump-start your dream career?

In the past the most common way to begin a career used to be getting a university degree. Undertaking it would mean 3-4 years of classroom-style lectures, 5 digit loan and no job guarantee. Don't get me wrong, this is still the best route for some industries, nevertheless more and more college graduates started choosing an apprenticeship route instead. Currently there are over 150,000 employers offering apprenticeships in over 170 industries within the UK, and the numbers are increasing every year! But first, what is an apprenticeship, and why could this be an important stepping stone for you? What is…
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22
Jul
By Vicki Neil
Apprenticeships

Why Choose An Apprenticeship?

Multiverse No 1 Provider of Apprenticeships Why choose an Apprenticeship? If you’re thinking about choosing an apprenticeship then look no further. Let’s help… let’s take you through what it involves. An apprenticeship lets you get on-the-job training and study for qualifications at the same time. When you do an apprenticeship, you are an employee of the company that trains you, which means you will earn while you learn. Employers are big fans of apprentices because they finish up their training with bags of real-life work experience. It is their aim to hire you as a permanent employee, employers work hard to design apprenticeships to give you…
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22
Jul
By Hannah Luke
Apprenticeships

Digital Marketing Apprentice Experience

Jake's Story - A day in the life of a Digital Marketing apprentice. Wondering what it's like to embark on an apprenticeship? If you're an employer, or thinking of embarking on an apprenticeship yourself, read on to learn about Jake. Jake is a Digital Marketing apprentice who works for a small chain of cake shops, managing their ecommerce and social media presence. He talks to us about his experience. Jake, tell us about your job and why you are on the digital marking apprenticeship. "I currently work for Ellie's Bakery and have been a Digital Marketing apprentice for 6 months.…
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21
Jul
By Ellen Smith
Apprenticeships

Elementor #3339

5 tips for SEO I have learned during my Digital Marketing Apprenticeship. 1. Research & Planning Effective keyword research based around your brand and audience is a necessity for ranking high in SERPs.  2. Optimise Images  Add Alt tags as it support users with visual impairments, but it enables search engines to accurately acknowledge and categorise images for their search results. 3. Update Old content Google likes fresh new content. Adding extra content such as videos, new words, images and even links can see your pages increase in rankings in a matter of weeks.
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19
Jul
By Shillah Bukenya
Apprenticeships

What makes apprenticeships priceless?

Apprenticeships are great because they give you the opportunity to learn, earn and gain work experience at the same time. Below is a list of some of the benefits for both employers and apprentices.1. Debt free learning2. Experience working in your industry of choice3. Support from industry professionals4. Networking opportunities that could further help your career
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08
Jul
By Owen
Apprenticeships

Why an apprenticeship?

So why choose an apprenticeship your thinking. Let's help take you through what it involves.  An apprenticeship lets you get on-the-job training and study for qualifications at the same time. When you do an apprenticeship, you are an employee of the company that trains you, which means you will earn while you learn. Employers are big fans of apprentices because they finish up their training with bags of real-life work experience. Because it is their aim to hire you as a permanent employee, employers work hard to design apprenticeships to give you all the skills you need to do your job.  You can become an apprentice…
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01
Jul
By Sarah Garratt
Apprenticeships

Why choose an apprenticeship?

I chose to do an apprenticeship as I always enjoyed working and wanted to gain a qualification whilst earning a salary and on the job experience.I work at an advertising agency which company initiatives to help improve mental health and offers social perks such as free drinks on the rooftop bar! In addition, I knew that the vast amount of experience around me was going to be largely beneficial. I am a digital marketing apprentice, in an amazing company where I have tons of experience in my colleagues that I can learn from.My role is to manage and develop the…
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29
Jun
By Tom Jenkins
Apprenticeships

Am I Too Old For An Apprenticeship?

Am I too old for an Apprenticeship? This is a question often searched by potential applicants. There has been a long standing Stigma that Apprenticeships are an alternative to University and are designed only for School Leavers. However Apprenticeships aren’t just for teenagers, and age is no barrier! Increasingly, a larger proportion of Apprenticeships are being undertaken by people over the age of 25: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06113/ IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR APPRENTICESHIPS? No! Anyone aged 16 and over is eligible for an apprenticeship, including (but not limited to) school leavers, graduates, career changers, and people looking to improve and develop their…
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29
Jun
By Aranpreet Ruprai
Apprenticeships, , , , , ,

Is an apprenticeship worth it?

Want to join me on my pathway to working with one of the biggest media agencies in the world? I will be writing about how I got to where I'm at now. This is how I became a digital marketing apprentice and what my daily life is like. Application Process After completing my BTEC Business course in during college I was juggling a few part time jobs, hobbies and my future career around. I had found a passion for baking and becoming a makeup artist however I didn't realize a huge thing I was doing every single day of my…
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