Careers - GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS

You need to capture the readers’ attention so mention early on • Why you are interested in the job • Your qualifications • Your experience • Any unique talents or skills you have that match the job requirements What do you need to know? • Research the role and the company by visiting the company website/social media • What they do. Is it the same as you are used to doing or are there differences? • What’s happening in your chosen field of work? • What’s changed in that field recently? • What’s new, what’s coming up in the future? • Who the companies are that do your type of work or need it done for them • Read social media/newspaper articles/blogs to keep informed and refer to

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