10: This Week On Apprentatips

Includes the CV that secured a JPMorgan apprenticeship

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Hey future apprentices, this week’s email contains:

  • Important news from the previous week (Talk about this in your interviews!)

  • Weekly advice from our apprentice network.

  • New apprenticeship news and vacancies.

  • New content

  • Future tools to help with your apprenticeship search

  • Rewards for our readers 👀

Company

Link

Sector

Nationwide Level 7

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/12068/nationwide/2025-data-analyst-marketing-higher-apprenticeship-nationwide

Data Analyst (Marketing)

Blackrock (Level 6)

Investment operations apprentice with BlackRock (SCQF Level 6) in Edinburgh with GetMyFirstJob

Finance

Loantube Level 5

Professional Accounts Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Finance / Accounting

National Grid Higher Level Apprenticeship

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/10943/national-grid/substation-higher-apprenticeship-sussex-romney

Construction

BT Group Level 4

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000308639

Engineering

Affinia Level 4

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000308542

Audit and Accounts Apprenticeship

Loantube Level 5

Level 5 People Professional Apprentice (HR) – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Finance & Tech

Transport For London Level 4

Procurement and Commercial Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Procurement and Commercial Apprenticeship

Walton & Co (Level 7)

Solicitor Apprentice in Leeds with GetMyFirstJob

Law

Real world Application News

Healthcare

Starmer to Abolish NHS England in Efficiency Drive

Keir Starmer plans to abolish NHS England, shifting its duties to the Department of Health and Social Care to cut bureaucracy and boost efficiency. The move will result in 10,000 job losses, with funds redirected to frontline services to reduce wait times.

While cost savings are possible, short-term disruptions could impact patient care and public confidence. The economic effect will depend on how smoothly the transition is handled.

Finance

Dow Theory Bear Signal Sparks Fear of 11% Market Drop

On March 3rd, a Dow Theory bear signal emerged, raising concerns. This signal typically leads to a further 11% market downturn, which could see the S&P drop to 5,150 points. Such a decline would rattle global economies, intensifying fears of a broader slowdown.

However, if the 5,150 level holds, markets could stabilize and continue their upward trajectory. Watch closely, as this key level may determine whether the downturn deepens or a recovery takes hold. (Watch how it reacts if it bounces back to the 200 sma) Technicals > Fundamentals

UK Housing Market Faces Instability: Opportunity for First-Time Buyers?

The UK housing market has become increasingly unstable, with Central London property prices down 35%, while Northern regions hit all-time highs. This growing divergence signals rising risks but also a rare opportunity for aspiring homeowners.

For apprentices and young buyers, the next few years could present a once-in-a-lifetime chance to enter the market at lower prices, particularly in previously unaffordable areas. While uncertainty remains, those prepared to act could benefit from this shift.

3.Tech Engineering & Ai

The New Gold Rush? AI-Powered Deep-Sea Mining

A new AI-driven robot is shaking up deep-sea mining, harvesting metal-rich nodules while avoiding marine life. These metals are key for renewable energy, but mining the seabed remains highly controversial.

Supporters see a sustainable alternative to land mining, while critics warn of irreversible damage to fragile ecosystems. With new regulations on the horizon, the question remains: innovation or environmental risk?

Insights from an Incoming Amazon Apprentice:

For me I think understanding your unique selling point is one of the most important things you can do to differentiate yourself from the rest of the candidates.

While lots of advice online is helpful, being another 'copy and paste' by following the same guidance everybody else hears about can be harmful.

Find the thing that sets you apart from the rest of applicants. For me, it was two fairly unique jobs that I had worked - beach life-guarding and being an apprenticeship ambassador.

The Beach Life-guarding in particular set me apart as it provided me with high-level skills such as teamwork and communication, as well as performing under huge pressure that is very applicable to a work setting. Doing this will really help to make you stand out!

Tristan Barnes - Incoming Amazon Chartered Management Degree Apprentice

This insight from Tristan leads into a post we shared earlier this week.

Which highlights how to distinguish yourself and leave a lasting impression of your uniqueness on the interviewer.

Here’s some new content for this weeks newsletter

Here’s the post - and more importantly why you should use similar examples in your interviews.

So why is this so important?

You know when someone is talking and your brain wanders?

That doesn’t happen with a good story.

Stories captivate the brain, engaging emotions and activating creativity.

Instead of drifting off, your mind is in awe, visualizing the details as if experiencing them firsthand.

This deep engagement triggers dopamine release, making stories far more memorable than generic statements.

That’s why storytelling in interviews helps you stand out—it captivates the interviewer and leaves a lasting impression.

Using stories to emphasize why your a good fit for the role will ensure that you are unforgettable.

CV example that successfully secured a apprenticeship at JPMorgan!

Thanks for sharing - Zed Sharma - Incoming JPMorgan Technology Degree Apprentice

Introducing New Tools to Simplify Your Apprenticeship Search…Coming Soon

So… we’ve been doing some thinking, and after speaking with aspiring apprentices, it seems that many of us struggle to secure apprenticeships simply because we can’t find them.

Companies promise alerts, but opportunities often disappear or require searching through multiple websites. The process is time-consuming and exhausting.

That’s why we’re building a solution—Daily Tracking to find apprenticeship opportunities for you, including roles at top companies like Lloyds Banking Group and Bank of America.

Imagine an interactive map, much like Google Maps or Rightmove, but designed specifically for apprenticeships. A tool that lets you easily navigate to your desired location and instantly access apprenticeship opportunities in that area.

No more scrolling through the dreaded government website.

And we’re just getting started—exciting updates are on the way!

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Tech Apprentices!

Are you looking to gain valuable work experience in tech? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring tech apprentices to join us in developing our upcoming tools.

Simply send us your information and reply to this newsletter to apply.

Introducing Referral Rewards

We’ve got some exciting ideas in the works, but we’d love to hear what you think!

For your first referral, we’ll gift you a CV template to help you craft the perfect CV that highlights your skills and experience.

By the way, we’d love to hear from you! Reply to this email and let us know what kind of rewards you’d like to receive for referring friends to the newsletter. Would you be interested in 1-on-1 mentorship, Apprentatips merch, personalized CV cover letters, LinkedIn profile setup, or even unlimited access to all upcoming updates and tools?

Whatever it is, we’re all ears! Be sure to send us your suggestions.

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