Nailing your apprenticeship interview

Do:

Dress smart
Work out how you will get there and turn up on time.
Prepare! A lot!
Get feedback on your performance, whether you were successful or not.
Ask questions to show you are interested.
Turn off your mobile phone.

Don't:

Rock up not knowing anything about the company.
Lie - it's important to be honest at an interview.
Turn up late. No excuse will be good enough!
Slouch in your seat or do anything that makes you look interested.
Be arrogant - remember arrogance and confidence are very different.

Questions you might be asked

Tell me about yourself?
Why did you decide to apply fro this apprenticeship?
What are your strengths?
Do you have any weaknesses?
What is your biggest achievement so far?
What do you like doing in your spare time?

In an office, a woman apprentice sits at a desk, smiling and looking towards the camera. — 97.6% of our apprentices progressed to employment or further study*.

(*Destination data, based on apprentices completing in academic year 2016/17).

Why choose Sunderland College?

96% of our apprentices agree that they have the chance to develop new skills at their workplace*.

(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)

97% of our apprentices agree that their course is helping their skills to get better.*

(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)

96% of our apprentices agree that they are happy with their course.*

(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)

We have over 40 Apprenticeship programmes across a range of career sectors.

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