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2: This Week's Briefing
The Perfect Application
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.
We’ll start by highlighting this weeks featured vacancies:
BUZZACOTT- Level 7 | https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000293358 | Finance (Audit) |
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BT Group - Level 6 | Tech | |
Allen & Overy Shearman - Level 6 | Finance |
Real World Application Using News:
Finance: UK Tax Increases on the Horizon
The UK may raise taxes in 2025 despite expected economic growth.
Pro Tip: Mention how tax policies could impact businesses and financial strategies in interviews.Tech: Supermarkets Switch to QR Codes
Tesco and others are replacing barcodes with QR codes on products, starting with milk cartons.
Pro Tip: Talk about how technology like QR codes improves customer experiences and supply chains.Engineering: 12-Year-Old Designs Solar Blanket
A Glasgow student created a solar-powered heated blanket to help the homeless.
Pro Tip: Use this as an example of engineering for social good and sustainability.
Using real world news in your interviews is a major plus for your interviews. It shows you are proactive, competent and aware of important events in your given industry.
A Few Words From a Degree Apprentice:
“In interviews, it will boost the interviewer’s perception of you massively if you speak in a CUTE way. By speaking with confidence and choosing your words thoughtfully, you can create a strong impression on the interviewer.
This not only enhances your perceived intelligence, but also showcases your unique and intuitive communication style. (CUTE = Confident, Unique, Thoughtful, Engaging)”
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Thank you, we hope this email provided value, and see you next week!
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