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CAREER ADVICE
Summary
Would you like to do an Apprenticeship?
Aim:
1. Prepare you for employment
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UK Employment Requirements
Basic competence in: 1. English
2. Maths
3. IT
Regardless; if you have an academic qualification or not!
Apprenticeships
Are available in: Accountancy Health & Social Care Engineering Veterinary Nursing Business Administration Construction Hospitality
Professional Route
Tradesman
Apprentice
Work based qualifications may help you get a job in your chosen field
Gap Year
Considerations
Apprentice should aim to achieve their: NVQ - L3. National Vocational Qualification - Level 3 A NVQ will provide a direct access route to university Think long-term!
Disadvantage
Time taken to complete the apprenticeship Rise in tuition fees for higher education Wages
Advantage
Time to think about a long-term career Gain work experience and try a new profession Improve your CV Travel the world before you start a career Save some money for higher education Prepare your self to commit to a trade
Conclusion
When choosing an apprenticeship ask your self these questions: 1. Can you see your self in that trade for 30 - 40 years? 2. Do you want to be an employee or run your own business? 3. Does your career demand long hours and a lot of time spent traveling? 4. Most importantly, how flexible is your trade? If theres another recession will you be able to get another job quickly? Think globally and dont be afraid of change!
Employment
Clients
Public sector Government Departments Nationalized industries Local Authorities Private Sector Companies: Industrial Commercial
Apprenticeships
Advantage: Employment in your chosen trade
Apprenticeship:
Apprentice are full time employees, they study part time Their training normally last 1 3 years Their employer pays for them to study a NVQ National Vocational Qualification
Internship:
Interns are normally students in higher education Some internships allow students to get credits towards their degree Internships normally last for a fix period of time, maximum 1 year Interns are not employees
Interviews
Top 6 tips:
Research the company history on their website Arrive 15 20 minutes early so you can prepare your self mentally for the interview Listen to the questions asked and then answer precisely Calculate your expected salary before your interview Research the trade thoroughly so that you can communicate with the employer in technical terms
Websites: Jobrapido, Monster, Job center plus Look at the job requirements for the trade you are interested in. This is the perfect way to begin your research!
Self Employed
Positives Hourly pay & flexible working hours Weekly salary Taxed once a year Expenses deducted
Negatives No sick pay, redundancy or holiday No guaranteed work Responsibility of paying tax Total amount paid in accountancy fees over a year
For more information visit the HMRC and contact an accountant
Apprentice
Positive 9k Tax free Regular wages Sick pay and holidays Redundancy pay Company benefits Education is paid for plus training is provided Negatives The National Minimum Wage for apprentices in the UK is 2.65 per hour For more information visit the HMRC
Annual Review
What is an annual review? The opportunity for employees to discuss their work performance every year with a line manager and get the results in writing! This should include: Wages, terms of your contract and a pay rise
Tips: Insist on having a annual review or your manager may avoid one Research your salary Have a price in mind before the interview Write down your achievements and discuss them with your manager Whatever you agree on in the meeting must be put in writing immediately Employers are not required to increase their staff salary by law
Employers
1. 2. 3. 4. What do employers look for when hiring apprentice? Team players Competence Commitment Communication skills
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Conclusion
Why should you chose an apprenticeship? 1. 2. Employers provide you with a good education, plus training Debt free education
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