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Work Experience in the Media

Posted on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:33:04

So why is gaining work experience so important to the media? Well if you was an editor, you would want to employ someone why has knowledge of the business and knows the �ins and outs� of the work. The only way this could be proved is by the applicants previous work placements. Also, due to the fierce competition, an editor will need something to differentiate the weak from the top journalists; work experience is another indication of this.

Access all areas

Posted on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:14:35

Want to earn while you learn? No problem. Experience outside the industry? There are lots of roles you can move over to. Finishing your degree soon? The retail industry has opportunities for graduates from all sorts of disciplines. To help you get your career up to speed, we�ve provided a low-down on what the automotive sector is � and how to get into it. It really is a dynamic sector which can offer openings for everyone. By Dominic Luddy, Sector Careers Manager at Automotive Skills.

National Tyres Apprenticeship Scheme

Posted on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:25:34

Lauren Goodwin

I first heard about National Tyres Apprenticeship Scheme when l enquired about a 2 day a week work placement for my college course.

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Carter and Carter Case Study with Kaylea Davies

Posted on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:31:21

Kaylea Davies joined the Peugeot customer adviser programme, which is delivered by the Apprentice Learning Division of Carter & Carter Group plc, in September 2004 and has completed the two year course in just 18 months.

Can an Apprenticeship Be Better Than University?

Posted on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:42:22

Automotive apprentices can earn more than recent university graduates. The 2005 national average earnings show that a graduate service technician in an advanced apprentices programme earned �19,000.

Sheona McNamee - Modern Apprenticeship Trainee

Posted on Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:32:22

“I did my A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. I then started a degree in Chemistry at Imperial College, but I left after two years,” explains Sheona. “I decided to take a year out to figure out what I wanted to do.”

Joel Ricketts - Apprentice Interview

Posted on Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:28:58

Hi, my name is Joel and I am currently working as an Apprentice with ADT Fire and Security. I want to tell you a little bit about why I decided to join ADT’s Apprentice programme.

Autofit Apprenticeships

Posted on Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:26:31

National Tyres and Autocare is the UK’s largest independent tyre and autocare specialist – supplying everything from tyres to MOT’s. We supply and fit tyres to cars and motorcycles as well as offering a specialist service in fitting exhausts, brakes, batteries, suspension and MOT testing.