7 Apprenticeship Application Tips

3. Be professional

From the moment you begin your application, it is important to retain the utmost professionalism to your potential employers. You don’t get another chance to make a good first impression, so when you make contact with any apprenticeship provider, ensure you are polite and well spoken.

4. Do your research

With any role you are applying for, it’s important to take time and research the company you are applying to. Check out their website, as well as their social media presence. This will give you a good indication of the company culture and the vision of the company, helping you better prepare for any correspondence you have with them. It will also give you the chance to prepare for your application, giving you greater insight as to how you can see your skills directly applied there.

5. Provide some good references

A referee or reference is someone who knows you in a personal or professional capacity that can be contacted by an employer to discuss your suitability for an apprenticeship. They include a glowing recommendation as to your skills, attributes and all the positive things that would come with hiring you. Common references include a friend of the family, teacher, coach or your current employer.

References typically come in the form of a written letter, signed to be included as part of your application. They can also be provided upon request from your potential employer.

6. Prepare for an interview

If your application is successful, you will hopefully be called for an interview. If this step occurs, to give yourself the best chance in a job interview, you need to be prepared. A job interview is your chance to take yourself from being impressive on paper to in person, proving that you are worth the time and money of someone who is an expert at what they do.

Preparing for an interview can come in a lot of forms. Firstly, you should research the company you are interviewing for, brushing up on the ‘about us’ section of their website. You also need to think about why you’re the right person for the job, ready to sell them of all your enthusiasm for the position and the industry. You should appear eager to learn and grateful for the time they have given up.

7. Don’t panic

Above all, it’s important to be yourself. Most employers will be aware of your situation, and the fact that this may be your first step into the professional world. They won’t expect you to be an expert already, so ensure you make up for your potential lack of experience with enthusiasm. This will help you find an employer that is the right fit for you, as well as helping you to understand what is expected of you from the get-go.