I'm finding it so hard to get my portfolio work and assignments done on just my one study day a week. By the time I finish work on the other days, my brain is completely fried. Are you guys getting it all done during work hours, or are you having to sacrifice your weekends to keep up?
I’m doing my Master’s and almost done with my research now, so I’ve been seriously trying to find a decent part-time/admin/office type job.
But honestly… even Aldi/Lidl cashier jobs are rejecting me 😭
What’s making it worse is the amount of effort these applications take. Filling long forms, repeating the same info from CV, doing personality tests and assessments just to get an automated rejection email the next day. It’s genuinely exhausting at this point.
I’m not even being picky anymore. I just want something stable with decent experience instead of constantly applying into the void.
For students/international students who actually managed to get jobs in the UK:
what finally worked for you?
did you apply online or in person?
are agencies better?
how do you even get past these assessment stages?
Starting to feel like finding the job is harder than the degree itself 💀
Hi everyone !
I've received an offer from BAE Systems in New Malden, and would like to know about my future cohorts !
I would also like to create a group (e.g. discord or here one reddit). Let me know if you're interested in joining too
Edit : Just made a discord server ! Let me know if your interested in joining!
i am a master’s student here in the UK. i am graduating from university of manchester in september 2026. before this year ends i need to find a sponsored job or else i will have to apply for PSW visa, which i am very reluctant to do as its very expensive. i do see all these reels on insta on how to get one but these companies dont respond back after u apply.
i came here on a loan which would be easier to pay if i worked in the UK which is why its necessary for me get a job here.
please tell me any tips or tricks on how to get a sponsored job before this year ends.
So I applied to this bank apprenticeship and passed all the assessments but the pre recorded video part. I mean I kind of had a small feeling that would’ve took me out the game but it’s just becasue they feel so unnatural I knew for the actual interview I would be much more natural and be able to say much more. I’m really sad because I actually really like this role and it fit well with me but I don’t think there’s anyway i’d be able to get another chance now that I got an unsuccessful email 😔
Hey folks, currently polishing up my CV to apply for a few business/management schemes. I don’t have any proper office experience yet, mainly just retail work and some weekend coaching. Is it still worth including those, or do employers mainly care about academics and directly relevant experience?
Has anyone started a university degree and then moved into a degree apprenticeship after 1st or 2nd year.
After rounds of interviews and applications i am not sure an apprenticeship is going to happen this year.
I have my heart set on an apprenticeship however i do not know what to do if i dont get one this year.
I am thinking about starting a degree, and then keep applying for apprenticeships.
If anyone has a similar experience or any advice i would be more than grateful to hear more!
Have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship through my long term employer. I work with data in my role and perform basic analysis, looking to enhance my skills and employability.
I don't see myself becoming an analyst. But when I look at the specs for each qualification, the level 3 feels fairly entry level - is that right or have people already working in excel who do the course still found it challenging?
Also keen to hear how others have found the off the job learning hours? 6 hours p/w is 20% of my part time working week. I'm trying to gauge if it's doable. Struggling to understand what I'd need to be doing in those learning hours.
I’m really excited but nervous at the same time. The interview is next Tuesday and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips for the interview? Thanks so much <3
2nd Year HGV Tech Apprentice. 3 months at new company (took over from previous apprentice who got sacked) I am constantly jet washing bits of plant equipment ( dumpers, crushers etc) and not enjoying it. I enjoy fixing stuff not cleaning random bits of a equipment because “i’m the apprentice and it’s his job”
I am a little behind on college and by jetwashing feel as if i’m behind.
Is this normal for a 2nd year?
I think many people, like myself are in the position where they have accepted their DA offers ready to start in September but don’t have much guidance on what to do before then. Any current DAs please share some advice on how to prepare for starting a DA. What to expect? What are some things you wish you knew before starting? Is there anything you would do differently if you could start again? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
8 months into AAT L2 apprenticeship. Done two exams at 90+% each with very minimal revision. Hate being in the office as no social environment, and can be alone at times.
If i stay - which I may just only to complete the L2, I can be all done by end of August. But everyday seems like a chore - boring work and tbh, I would prefer a more social or outdoor/site job.
Also picked L2 mistakenly as i’m 21 with 3 A Levels (AAB) so that doesnt help the bad feeling lol
Hello! I’m an 18yr old looking for a HR apprenticeship. I finished my A Levels last June and decided to not go to Uni in hopes to get an apprenticeship (I applied for a college course as a backup).
I was thinking about cold messaging some companies/employers/ executives and what not but I don’t really know where to start with the emails.
Could I get some advice on what to put in a cold email- Idk how to not sound annoying lol. Thanks!
Working towards an SVQ3 in Fabrication and Welding.
Our employer is hiring more and more apprentices and at this point there are more apprentices than tradesmen in the shop.
I entered this apprenticeship because I had previous experience fabricating and welding, but with this employer I'm doing basically zero fabrication and zero welding — just tonnes of grinding and simple jobs.
They're hiring as many apprentices as possible to fill a labor shortage. want to learn and fabricate more, is it unreasonable to think about switching employers?
I have my EPA tomorrow morning
What’s the general consensus around taking notes in? Is it frowned upon? Allowed?
I have created a Word document to help me out as I was told by my coach that it’s ok to stall, think of a good answer, look at your notes during professional discussion. I was planning on using ctrl + f to help find things to prompt me in my Doc.
Are you asked to share your screen? I’ll be having two screens in front of me
Edit: just finished my EPA!!!!! I wasn’t asked to share my screen so had my notes in front of me and was able to look at that from time to time
I’ve been wondering about this because most of my work experience so far has been pretty unrelated to the apprenticeship roles I’m looking at. I’ve done things like retail, helping customers, working tills, dealing with stock, answering questions all day and handling difficult situations, and I’ve also done shifts where it was more about being on time, working under pressure and just getting on with things. None of it directly links to the field I want to go into, so I’m a bit unsure whether employers actually value that sort of experience or if they mainly care about experience related to the apprenticeship itself.
I’m trying to find a new apprenticeship 2 months into mine because of the toxicity. I was wondering if anyone has ever had a fully remote apprenticeship role with flexitime. Probably too much to ask for, but has anyone ever been able to land a role like that?
I’m thinking of dropping out of college because my mental health has tanked, I’m constantly stressed out and I feel like I’m failing. Also, the subjects I chosen for A-levels(maths, chemistry, physics) barely links to what I want to do in the future as an accountant. I want to find an apprenticeship in accounting specifically and I signed up to some but I just need some help knowing what I am getting in to. Will it be worth it? How long will it take for me to get all necessary qualifications to actually have a comfortable salary? How many exams do I have to take?
have a few that i want to apply to but how can I raise my chances of getting in?