Advice from others 

Although some advice I’ve discovered isn’t helpful due to generational differences, some tips I’ve acquired have been particularly helpful. 

Firstly, if you’re unsure on your career path, or where to start, the National Careers Service has some helpful information as long as advertisements for some apprenticeships. I spoke to a careers advisor who talked me through my CV and helped me with some key tips:

-Keep it short and sweet- no more than two pages.

-Ensure when handing it over to an employer it is Word or PDF format

-Employment history must be in chronological order with your latest job at the top

-No personal information such as address/telephone number

These are some short tips to bare in mind- however overall I’ve learnt to write punctually and to lack detail. Write down basic employment history and skills acquired, as well as noting your IT literacy as this was something I nearly forgot! If you have time, speak to an advisor as they can give you helpful advice and search for jobs. 

Another key website when looking for experience is The Princes trust- they have short courses to attend to gain experience for your chosen career. They also have some advice, however a problem I ran into is it solely depends on where you are based. I could not access any courses due to being too far from where they are held- but it is something to look into. 

The main piece of advice I can give someone is try and remain positive- don’t compare yourself to others who are further along in their journey. Some things take time. Right now, I keep researching and keep searching for more openings- whilst trying to not let my confidence fall. This has proven difficult, but perhaps it make take many rejections before a success! Once some apprenticeships I have applied for respond, I will get personal feedback if I am unsuccessful- so either way I will be able to improve my skill set.