How to apply for an apprenticeship

How to apply for an apprenticeship

If you want to set yourself apart from other applicants to an apprenticeship position, it’s important to communicate your value to the company in an effective way.

 

Going through an apprenticeship phase is a perfect way for you to get a pragmatic understanding of a job, a certification to do it “for real,” and a salary in the process.

 

There are usually lots of opportunities to enter apprenticeships. Read this article to learn the art of separating yourself from the crowd when applying for an apprenticeship.

 

Investigate properly

When you start searching for an apprenticeship, you need to be aware of the kinds of qualities and skills your potential manager is looking for, and the content of the different apprenticeships. Some recent technology and clever businesses have med the matching platforms for students and businesses, a Norwegian world-leading company within this field is SmartEmploy.no showing how algorithms and well thought out tests can give a business the best apprentice for them.

 

Since a wide array of people have access to apprenticeships, recruiters won’t always hire the applicant who has been working for the longest or attained the most specialized degree. Sometimes, the positions are open to people as young as sixteen years old, with no prior experience or schooling.

 

Recruiters will put a high price on your capacity to professionally show off your abilities, for example, an understanding of computers, skills in dealing with woodwork, or being able to communicate clearly. By emphasizing the relevant abilities you’ve gained through your education or previous work, you might astonish the people who are hiring you. After all, they’re looking for someone who won’t need a lot of training to do the job and do it well.

 

Adapt your application documents

Your CV makes up the foundation of your application process. In order to seem like the “person for the job,” you need to make your CV as concise, sturdy, and relevant as possible.

 

In your cover letter, you tell the recruiter the reasons for which you should be taken in. It’s also where you abbreviate the accomplishments and abilities you mentioned in your Curriculum Vitae. Your cover letter is another important part of your application. A common mistake is to make the cover letter boorishly long, self-centered, and purposeless. Discipline yourself to write a succinct and simple document; your recruiters will thank you, as they have countless other cover letters to go through.

 

Get ready to be interviewed

When you write your documents, make sure to first spend about half an hour to investigate the business. By doing so, you’ll be tailoring your documents to the specific employer, and this is something most recruiters appreciate. You’ll also be prepared to have a fruitful interview.

 

When you go to the interview, bring a list of questions to ask your recruiter. It’s also nice to imagine some of the standard questions you might be asked, and write down what you will say in response. This will give you more confidence and help you stay calm.

 

Think of things like your unique abilities, things you can get better at, and where you would like to go. To be even better prepared, inquire for tips from someone you know who has gone through many successful interviews.

 

By using the information in this article, you’ll be well on your way to get your apprenticeship.