Can i apply for an apprenticeship when i have a degree in the same field?
We all know how bad the job market is right now and this is where i'm pretty much at. I'm currently working a job i absolutely hate that's has nothing to do with what i studied. I've already applied for two apprenticeships that are in the same field as my degree (IT) and not heard back from them. There's another one that has come up that has been advertised as £16,000 a year, but as i'm over the age of 21, they would have to pay me minimum wage. I'm guessing this is their budget for the role and they are looking for someone aged 18 so they don't have to pay more?. I'm just wondering if there's even any point in applying for apprenticeships or am i wasting my time?. Should i not mention my degree and just put my GCSE's and A-Levels?.
I know there are many other people in the same boat right now but i feel like i'm loosing the will to live. I knew it wouldn't be easy after i graduated but I've had no luck since applying 18 months ago and i honestly didn't think it would be this bad.
What do you think?