HOW TO APPLY: APPRENTICESHIPS

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1 HOW TO APPLY: APPRENTICESHIPS

2 WHERE TO FIND VACANCIES The first step to getting any apprenticeship is finding out about opportunities in the first place. There are several places to find out about vacancies: MANCHESTER MET WEBSITE Vacancies with organisations offering a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship with Manchester Met are normally listed on: mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies JOB ALERTS If you have registered your details on the Manchester Met Apprenticeships website, you will receive an when new jobs become available. EMPLOYER WEBSITES Many large organisations choose to advertise exclusively through their own websites. OPEN EVENINGS Throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities to attend an open evening to find out more about the apprenticeship programmes, meet current apprentices and find out about the latest jobs available. Book a place at our next open event: mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/events

3 s s & OF JOB APPLICATIONS Proof-read or ask someone else to Be late for interviews or miss deadlines Support your statements with examples Make things up as employers will ask! Prepare & Practice think of good examples Make simple mistakes always check your spelling Dress Smartly if invited to interview Overcomplicate things use clear language Tailor your CV to the role Write too much keep it clear and concise

4 STEP STEP STEP REGISTER LOOK APPLY Let us know you are interested in a Degree Apprenticeship. Register at mmu.ac.uk/ apprenticeships Check the Manchester Met website, employer s websites and come along to an open evening. Peak application time tends to be from March to June. Processes vary but usually involve a CV and Cover Letter. You may also have to attend an assessment centre and interview.

5 STEP STEP STEP SUCCESS ENROL BEGIN! Congratulations! You ve got the job. You ll sign a contract with your new employer setting out the terms of the apprenticeship. Complete your university application and enrol onto your course. This usually takes place a couple of months before you start. Apprenticeships usually start with an induction week, where you ll get an introduction to the course and meet other apprentices.

6 How to write a CV First Name Surname Job Title Location INTRODUCTION It is nice to introduce yourself, and mention why you are applying for the role. Keep it short, and state your key skills, particularly those that are required in the job description. You can expand on this in the skills section and your covering letter. WORK EXPERIENCE Starting with your most recent at the top, list what the job was, what the role involved and anything you achieved in the role, such as improving a process. If you are looking for your first job, don t forget you can list school work experience and volunteering. Customer Service Assistant - Company One 12/ Present Text EDUCATION List your GCSE and A Level results, and the grades you received for each subject. If you only have predicted grades, use those but make it clear. A Levels - Manchester Sixth Form Science - A, Maths - B, ICT - C BTEC Extended Diploma - Business DDM ADDRESS 99 United St, Manchester MOBILE +44 (0) student@hotmail.com LANGUAGES English Arabic Mandarin SKILLS Skill 1 Skill 2 Skill 3 HOBBIES Try to list at least four interests or hobbies you genuinely enjoy. TOP TIPS FROM AN EMPLOYER Show your enthusiasm for the role through your CV. Do independent research on the company and role. How to write a Cover Letter Your cover letter is an opportunity to expand some of the key areas you have briefly mentioned in your CV. An effective cover letter should: x x x Illustrate your key skills using examples. Relate your skills to the job. Explain why you have applied for the role. A clear & concise cover letter should be able to achieve these three main points in a maximum of 400 words.

7 An interview is usually the final stage of the application process and is your final chance to impress. Here are a few tips you might find useful: Before the interview Understand the format of the interview and what it entails. Sometimes you may be asked to complete a task so getting as much information as possible will help you to prepare. Make sure you thoroughly research the company. Think about how you might answer standard interview questions: X Why are you interested in the apprenticeship? X What are your strengths & weaknesses? X Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? X What experience do you have in a similar role? X What qualities do you think are important in this role? Look back at the job description. This will help you to think of the kind of questions they may ask and remind you of what they are looking for. Make sure you know where you are going, and how long it will take to get there. On the day of the interview Give yourself plenty of time. Better to be early than late. Dress smartly. Take your time. Do not rush your answers. Be truthful. Interviewers will probably be able to tell if you are not. Ask questions. An interview is an opportunity for you to find out more about a role and the company. Stay positive and enthusiastic.

8 Open Evenings Come to an open evening! Find out more information, network with employers, hear from the academics and meet our current apprentices. Register at mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/events Dates Manchester Met Apprenticeships Open Evening 14 June pm pm mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/events Connect With MMU Apprenticeships mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/students