Shalom Mazadza

Project Controls PMO Degree Apprentice

Turner & Townsend

“Even if you do not get the apprenticeship this season, keep pushing and you will get an opportunity. Remember to make the recruiter's life easier and make use of the resources available to you. Competition can be healthy but shouldn't consume you.”

Elizabeth Joseph Adigun

Construction Site Management Apprentice

Hill Group UK

“I would say that they should analyse their character. I must admit that an apprenticeship is not something that everyone can do especially when you are starting at such a young age. If you are not disciplined, able to have good time management and financially responsible, an apprenticeship may not be the best and most effective route for you. At a very young age you are taking on a lot of accountability and responsibility both at work and in your own personal life. It can be very easy to get led astray without the right mindset, support and encouragement so my best advice would be to self inspect.”

Prerna Bhogayta

Audit Apprentice

Forvis Mazars

“Take the jump — it's easy to feel you can't do it and then never put a thought on it again. But if you take the jump, your life can change. Not only do you give yourself a job with a qualification (if you choose a role with one) you also give yourself an opportunity to join societies where you meet different people with different journeys. It's a pathway that will only open up more opportunities for you and teach you so much more than you would think. I genuinely have zero regrets choosing an apprenticeship over going to university. And keep pushing no matter the struggle, find the motivation in the struggle to keep going — if we have done it so can you!”

Prince Mulamba

Junior Estate Agent

Savills

“Do a lot of research on the field you want to be in and connect with as many people as possible.”

Success Morrison

Data Management Apprentice

M&G

“Ensure that heavy research and insight is gained. This applies to having an understanding of what exactly apprenticeships are and how an understanding of this relates to your aspirations and goals. Also, look carefully at the requirements and tasks involved within the application processes and set yourself up for success through practice and an emphasis on maintaining deadline expectations. Lastly, hear from individuals who have had the apprenticeship experience to receive greater insight and ask questions where necessary.”

Rhys Fagg

Project Management Degree Apprentice

Amazon

“One of the greatest pieces of advice I received was to apply to everything. Once you have all of your offers (university, a range of apprenticeships, work, etc.) you can decide what it is you really want to do — but for now, open as many doors as possible.”

Elias Bielskis

Technology Developer Degree Apprentice

Barclays UK

“My biggest piece of advice to someone thinking about doing an apprenticeship is: don't fear failure, and don't think that grades alone define you, because they do not. Your skills and your ability to communicate, whether that's in a professional team, with colleagues, or with friends outside of your professional life, will.”