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Hey, my name is Ahmed I’m currently a first year (going into second year) data analyst degree apprentice at Vodafone. I study with the Blackpool & Fylde college and I’m on route to completing my apprenticeship and gaining a degree from the University of Lancaster. Read here to find out more about my first year as an apprentice and my advice for students planning to go down this route...

2023-08-31

Many people dread writing their CV, but it should be a fulfilling task! It is a great document listing all your achievements and virtues. Who knew you were so brilliant?

2023-08-29

Are you struggling to choose between going to university or finding an apprenticeship? Students are faced with this huge dilemma each year but here is the perfect guide to weighing up which option is right for you!

2023-08-23

Coming to the end of school feels like the end of an era and the looming anxiety of “what next?” might be starting to creep in. Don’t fear, we recommend apprenticeships for a reason. They are an amazing way of kickstarting your career the minute you finish school - and the huge perk? You will be paid to learn, so you will finish your apprenticeship scheme with a formal recognised qualification. If you want to learn more about apprenticeships read our other blogs. If you want to find an apprenticeship now head over to our jobs portal. 

2023-08-23

​​​​​​​There is so much more to tacking a job application than just your CV and cover letter. This guide will help you plan and prepare your application from scratch; from the initial job description, right through the application stage and finally the interview. 

2023-08-21

Never had an interview before? Well, there is no need to worry. Here is the perfect guide to understanding the different styles of interview that you may be required to do and some of our top tips on how to secure your place in the next round!

2023-08-20

So, you want to ace your upcoming interview? Well, we are going to be sharing with you our top secret tips to perfecting your next interview and securing your place in the next round! Make sure to check this one out!

2023-08-19

If you have watched the Wolf of Wall Street you will be familiar with the task of “sell me this pen”. This is essentially the role of a cover letter. You need to make the recruiter aware of *why they need you*. A cover letter is a statement of why you want to work for this company (how you align so well with their ethos) and why they should hire *you* (you are the pen). 

2023-08-18