Top tips to get yourself an apprenticeship

Know yourself

Before picking a career path it often helps to identify your own characteristics to find a good match.

What are your main skills, interests and sensibilities?

Are you a problem-solver, organiser, maker, or people person?

Take a look at our recommended personality quizzes such as 16 Personalities to get you started.

Try these fun quizzes and games to help you.

Explore apprenticeship standards (types of jobs)

There are over 650 types of different apprenticeships! From architecture to zoology, there's something for everyone.  Check out the full list at Amazing Apprenticeships

Search live opportunities

You can search live opportunities on a range of platforms.  Popular sources include the government's at Find an apprenticeship, Search Apprenticeships at UCAS.com, as well as exploring careers platforms, business websites and social channels.

Keep your search broad and set alerts so you don't miss out.

Follow companies on social media for updates, this is a great way to spot any opportunities early!

Gain experience

Reaching out for work experience, placements and volunteering opportunities can really help you stand out.

Research shows that meaningful work experience improves confidence and self-esteem, timekeeping, team working and problem solving skills.

Need help? Take a look at our work experience and volunteering information.

Think about vocational courses

T Levels can offer work-based learning and a qualification.  These are a great stepping stone for apprenticeships and future job opportunities.

Approximately 33% of T Level students are kept on or hired directly by the employer who hosted their work placement.

Take a look at T Levels to find out where they're offered locally.