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For this next #ApprenticeStories piece, we will touch upon Sir Ian McKellen, the mastermind behind Gandalf and Magneto. Sir Ian is one of the most celebrated actors today, both for his amazing acting performances, as well as his continued support for LGBT social movements across the world. McKellen took the apprenticeship route, honing his acting …
The internet is a gateway to a whole new world of opportunity, but as more and more of our lives are spent and stored online, it is crucial that we all recognise the dangers that lurk on the internet. You could be exposed to illegal activity or abuse – be it cyberbullying, fraud or something …
The Apprenticeship World is Changing – Are You Ready? In two days’ time (6th April), the funding of Apprenticeships in the UK will radically change forever. The Apprenticeship reforms will impact on employers of all sizes – with new incentives, a new funding system and changes to how the qualifications will be delivered and achieved. …
First impressions are really important and can be the deciding factor in whether you get employed or not. An influence that ties right in to having a good first impression is what you wear for a job interview. You need to make sure that you wear appropriate clothing that is applicable to the role that …
Office Etiquette is essentially all about how people expect you to behave in the office. It’s important to have a good office etiquette, because if you don’t you could start to annoy the people that you work with – something nobody wants ideally. So with that in mind, here are some essential tips for having …
Being part of a team in the workplace is really common. Sub teams, like the Marketing team and the Sales team, all have a common goal and form the overall team. A bit like defence, midfield and attack in a sports team. Because of this, it is really important for you to have teamwork, an …
Everyone is nervous when it comes to job interviews. A boss of a company assessing whether you are right for a role they are offering is quite an intimidating process and can throw many people off. One thing to consider is that some questions that are asked are asked in almost all job interviews. This …
If you are wanting a career in finance, or a career as an accountant, an Accounting Apprenticeship is pretty much the most obvious route to go down. It gives you the opportunity to learn how finance departments in businesses work, as well as providing unique training from experienced accountants. With that in mind, here are …
Sixteen apprentices from The Apprentice Academy have embarked on a three-month programme to understand what it takes to be a great leader. The Young Leaders Award is accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and has been specifically developed for young people aged between 14 and 24. The Award is offered alongside the …
