{"id":11974,"date":"2022-04-13T10:47:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T00:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=11974"},"modified":"2024-01-22T12:52:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T01:52:12","slug":"want-to-score-a-great-apprenticeship-5-top-tips-to-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/want-to-score-a-great-apprenticeship-5-top-tips-to-help-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Score a Great Apprenticeship? 5 Top Tips to Help You!"},"content":{"rendered":"
You might have heard the popular saying \u201cfinding a job is a full-time job<\/em>\u201d, and while that might sound a little negative, it essentially means applying for a new opportunity takes time<\/strong> and dedication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A little tip? <\/em>Apprenticeships are the same!<\/strong><\/p>\n Scoring a great apprenticeship also takes a little bit of time and dedication. You\u2019ll probably need to apply for a few before you land the one for you – don\u2019t be disheartened by this!<\/p>\n It\u2019s all part of the process, but there are definitely some savvy tactics you can use to help you get there.<\/p>\n Apprenticeships<\/a> allow you to gain industry-recognised and accredited qualifications alongside actively working in your chosen sector.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment, learn new skills, and get paid. Apprenticeships are available across over 500 different occupations in Australia, and this list is growing every year.<\/p>\n Traditionally, apprenticeships focused on trade roles such as plumbing, construction and mechanics, but there\u2019s so much more to them now. From hospitality and catering to childcare, social work, marketing and business administration. Apprentices typically split their time between the workplace and place of study.<\/p>\n You can learn heaps more in our definitive guides here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aside from time and dedication, you can really help to set yourself up for success with some thorough preparation, planning and motivation!<\/p>\n Here are our top five tips (and a few bonus points – you\u2019re welcome!) to help you on your way:<\/p>\n 1. Do Your Research and Be Strategic<\/strong><\/p>\n Whatever you do, don\u2019t just apply for anything and everything you can in the hope that something sticks! It\u2019s essential to be at least a bit selective and use some strategy in your application process.<\/p>\n Spend time researching different opportunities and the companies offering them. Which do you feel excited about, and what do you see yourself fitting into? Which would you be gutted about not getting?<\/p>\n Those<\/strong> are the opportunities you apply for.<\/p>\n Bonus Tip:<\/strong> Did you know you can search for employers offering apprenticeships right here on Explore Careers? Simply pop \u2018apprenticeships\u2019 into the search bar (in the top right corner), and you\u2019ll see who\u2019s out there!<\/em><\/p>\n 2. Nail Your Application<\/strong><\/p>\n We could probably dedicate an entire section of our website to what nailing your application could include, but for the sake of keeping things short and sweet, here are a few starting points:<\/p>\n Bonus Tip:<\/strong> We speak with current apprentices ALL the time to bring you some top-stuff insights on their roles, their employers and how you can follow in their footsteps! Find out more <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n 3. Don\u2019t Dismiss Interview Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait until you have an interview to panic and try and cram preparing into a week (or less!). You can start prepping NOW for the common interview questions, practice talking confidently about your skills and experience, and do some background research into your desired roles.<\/p>\n That way, when an interview does land your way, you\u2019ll already feel pretty ready to take on the challenge.<\/p>\nFirst Things First: A Little Apprenticeship Refresher<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5 Top Tips For Landing a Great Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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