Guides
My method for landing a degree apprenticeship, one stage at a time. Each guide is short, with exercises that save as you go. The first three are free; the rest come with Route 18 Pro.
Route 18 Pro (£10/month): every guide, plus every deadline in your phone's calendar, a CV coach, mock interviews and online test practice. Go Pro
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Degree apprenticeships vs uni
What a degree apprenticeship actually is, the myths, and how it compares with going to university.
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The application process, start to finish
Every stage from first search to offer, when each one happens, and how to keep track of it all.
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A guide for parents
What your son or daughter is applying for, what the process looks like and how you can help.
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Which industry is right for you?
The sectors and employers on the tracker, and how to work out where you fit.
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Your CV and cover letter
What employers look for, how to stand out with little experience, and templates you can download.
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Application questions and the STAR method
How to answer "Why us?" and competency questions so your examples land.
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Online assessments
Numerical, verbal and situational judgement tests: what to expect and how to practise.
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Video interviews
Recorded and live video interviews, with a timed practice run.
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Assessment centres
Group exercises, presentations and interviews: what they are really watching for.
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Final interviews
The last round: preparing your stories, your questions and your plan for the day.
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Offer or rejection, and day one
What to do when the answer comes, either way, and how to start well.
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Your action plan
My top tips and a month-by-month plan to keep you on track.
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