An Apprenticeship can provide the opportunity to get into the career you want. That means to become an apprentice you need be employed in the right job and with an employer that will support your training.
But what happens if you are not currently employed?
Follow our guide below to help you get the right job and Apprenticeship.
1. Check out our current apprenticeship vacancies at www.camre.ac.uk/Apprenticeships/App-vacancies/.
We update this regularly with the latest apprenticeship vacancies so it is well worth checking this webpage regularly.
2. Create a CV and Covering Letter.
Download this PDF to get hints and tips on creating the right CV and covering letter for you.
3. Research
Research and compile a list of companies that you would be interested in working for – use the internet, Yellow Pages, talk to people. Contact these employers by telephone or send them your CV and speculative covering letter. Ask them to consider taking on an Apprentice.
4. Job Search
Look thorough the job vacancies in the newspaper or on the internet and see if companies are taking on 'trainees' or 'juniors'. This could be a potential Apprenticeship opportunity.
5. Working?
Do you have a part-time job? Or do voluntary work? Or are you on a work placement? Talk to the employer about the possibility of converting it into an Apprenticeship.
6. Employability Sessions
Ask us about our Employability sessions - our experienced employability workshop tutors can help you with:
- CV writing
- Completing application forms
- Interview techniques
- Networking tips
- Job searching.
Found an employer interested in taking you on as their Apprentice?
Want to know more about Employability Sessions?
Or just want to have a chat to find out more about getting an Apprenticeship?
Call us on 01223 418778 Email us at training@camre.ac.uk.
