How to write a winning
Apprenticeship application
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National
Apprenticeship
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Introduction
This guide is packed full of hints and tips about how to work your way through registering, searching and applying
for your dream Apprenticeship job.
When you see this sign
take a few minutes to read our suggestions – it won’t take long and we promise it
will make a big difference to your application.
By reading through the different sections of this guide, you will be able to pick up valuable advice about the
application process that will really help your application to stand out and hopefully get you through to the
interview stage of the process.
We hope you find this guide useful and wish you every success in securing an Apprenticeship job opportunity.
This publication was produced by Hertfordshire County Council in conjunction
with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Provider Network
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Apprenticeship vacancy helpline 024 7682 6482
Contents
Step 1 – Register
Page 3 - 5
Step 2 – Search
Page 6 - 9
Step 3 – Apply
Page 10 - 23
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Education History and Subject/qualifications
Page 11
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Work Experience/History
Page 12
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About you – What are your strengths?
Page 13 - 14
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Finding and using ‘buzz words’
Page 15 –16
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About You – What personal skills would you like to improve?
Page 17
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About You – Is there anything we can do to help you at interview?
Page 18
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About You – What are your hobbies, interests or achievements?
Page 19 - 20
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Monitoring information
Page 21
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How to apply
Page 22
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Additional Employer Questions
Page 23
What happens next?
Page 24
Interview checklist
Page 25 - 26
Applications diary
Page 27 - 28
What the shortlisters say
Page 29
Interview dress code
Page 30
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Step 1: Register
Notes
Registering on the...