Category Archives: Apprenticeship Application Process

Focus On… Preparing your CV

May 21, 2014 Stephen Smyth - No Comments

First things first – what is a CV? A CV (short for Curriculum Vitae) is your very own sales document – it helps you list facts about yourself, your skills, qualifications, experience and career history. You will need a CV to apply for Apprenticeship vacancies with companies. Employers will look at your CV to effectively paint a picture of who you are and how you would fit into the role you are applying for. This is why it is important to build up a CV that showcases what you have to offer. CVs usually include contact information, qualifications, work history, […]

Focus On… Applying for an Apprenticeship

May 7, 2014 Stephen Smyth - No Comments

So, you’ve decided to go ahead with an Apprenticeship. Now, how exactly do you go about applying? First, you’ll need an ATG Apprenticeships account. This is easy, just click ‘Register’ at the top of the ATG Apprenticeships website and fill in your details. To start with, we’ll only need your email address and a new password. After you have an account with us, go the homepage (click ‘Home’). You can then browse the entire ATG Apprenticeships website for the Apprenticeship that suits you best. You can browse by categories, down the left side of the website, or by jumping directly […]

University vs Apprenticeships

April 9, 2014 Stephen Smyth - No Comments

When you’re coming towards the end of school and start thinking about your options for the future, often uni seems to be the obvious choice – but is it the right option for you and your career future? Perhaps an Apprenticeship would be a better option? Well, an important thing to remember is that it’s not really a final choice between one or the other – if you decide to undertake an Apprenticeship, this doesn’t mean that you’re ruling out university. In fact, when you complete a Higher Apprenticeship you are gaining a Level 4 or higher qualification such as […]