Five apprenticeships you may not have considered

Five apprenticeships you may not have considered by Michael Cheary More than a million people in the UK have been enrolled in apprenticeships over the last year.And it isnt just the traditional trades that are attracting apprentices. In fact, apprenticeships are available in over 170 different industries and range from roles in Health and Beauty through to Construction and Property, Plumbing to Graphic Design.To celebrate National Apprenticeship week, here are some of the top apprenticeships you may not have considered:MediaMarketing and Media positions are often highly sought-after and, for this reason, they’re often seen as difficult industries to break into. However, there’s a wide range of apprenticeships available in Media and Marketing to help you break into the industry and gain the all-important experience you need to turn your apprenticeship into a career.So whether you’re looking for something in social media, a junior web design position to put your design skills to good use, or a role in PR, there’s an a pprenticeship out there for you.View all Arts Media apprenticeships now ITYou don’t have to have a Computer Science degree to find a job in the IT industry. There’s a whole host of roles available which provide all the training you need, with the type of hands-on practical experience that make apprenticeships so sought-after.Support Engineers and Technicians are always in demand, as are more technical roles in Software Development and Analytics. Most require GCSEs and a good basic knowledge of computer systems as their only entry level requirements. And you’ll be able to gain qualifications while you work.View all IT apprenticeships now ManufacturingIf your interests lie in the manufacturing sector, but you feel as if your lack of experience in the field may be holding you back, then a manufacturing apprenticeship could be the perfect career move for you.There’s a wide range of opportunities available, with skills such as upholstery, pattern making, print finishing, mouldin g and even lathing currently being sought after.  Most manufacturing apprenticeships last between one and two years, and could provide the perfect start to a long and successful career in the field.View all Manufacturing apprenticeships now Construction PropertyThe Construction and Property industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. And it’s no different when it comes to job opportunities. In fact, according to the latest figures, there are now three times more vacancies being advertised in this sector than at the same point four years ago.So for those looking to get a valuable foot-in-the-door in the industry, apprenticeships are available in a range of different locations. Whether you’re interested in sales and lettings in Leeds or carpentry and joinery in Jackson’s Bridge there’s no excuse not to get started now.View all Construction Property apprenticeships now Social CareIf you’re interested in becoming a Care Assistant, Social Worker or Nursery Nurs e, apprenticeships can be a great way to get started. Entry level requirements will vary from position to position, although most will accept those 16 and over and willing to learn. A caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work is also essential.So if you want to work in the Care industry and don’t know where to start, apply for an apprenticeship today.View all Social Care apprenticeships now The suggestions above are just a few: there are literally thousands of apprenticeship options available. In fact, regardless of your location or the industry you’re looking to work in, there’s an apprenticeship out there for everyone.They’re not just a great way to learn in a hands-on environment, apprenticeships can also help you get a foot in the door with an employer in your chosen industry and start building a successful career.Feel like an apprenticeship is the right option for you? View all available apprenticeships now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up fo r more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the Internships apprenticeships

The 6 Essential Elements of Any Successful YouTube Channel - Classy Career Girl

The 6 Essential Elements of Any Successful YouTube Channel With billions of videos being created and published every day, YouTube is a social media platform you can easily promote your business on. To many, its a marketer’s paradise where the opportunities to grow are endless. The only question now is how to create a successful YouTube channel.  Some may say it’s difficult, but it doesn’t have to be that way with these essential elements on-hand. The 6 Essential Elements of Any Successful YouTube Channel 1. Branded Logo When you launch your channel on YouTube, one of the things you needed to do is to create an extraordinary branded logo. Your logo represents the overall style of your channel. At the same time, its an effective way for viewers to easily distinguish your channel from your competition. A little tip: your logo should be aligned according to the type of content you’re producing and keep it simple. 2. Compelling Introduction Viewers approximately lose their interest in a video around 5 seconds or less. That’s the reason it’s a must for every YouTube channel to have a compelling introduction. This will be your way to influence the audience to stay on your channel and watch more videos. 3. Call-to-Action (CTA) A Call-to-Actions main purpose is to convince the viewers to do something. And in this case, you want them to subscribe to your channel and support your brand. With the help of a witty Call-to-Action, you can assure that your viewers will engage on your CTA before leaving your channel. Where is the best place to include your CTA? Results always differ depends on the content of the videos. The best way to know is to test it and see how your audience will respond to it. [RELATED: 5 Easy Ways To Make Sure Your Brand Stays In The Public Eye] 4. Related Videos and Subscribe Link Everyone’s goal is to keep their audience hooked on their channel. But no matter how interesting or compelling you made their content or call-to-action, people will always have a reason to leave your channel. One of the simplest ways to keep your audience is by offering more videos to watch if they subscribe to the channel. 5. Suitable Background Music Background music helps to set the mood and establish an emotional connection to your viewers. It’s beneficial, both for you and the viewers. But you need to keep these two things in mind in incorporating music into your video. 1) Make sure you’re allowed (legally) to use that music. While Youtube lets you use patented songs in your videos, you cant monetize off them and Youtube wont promote your video. Go for copyright-free music, which you can find in the Youtube video editor and loads of places online for free. 2) Pay attention the music volume on the content. If your video contains picture presentation, loud background music is acceptable. But if your video contains an oral presentation, turn the volume low for the background music to make way for the voice in the presentation. 6. Video Equipment Lastly, and certainly not the least, video equipment. YouTube is all about video, so you need the highest quality possible. The key to achieve this is within the video equipment you use. For example, for videos with mostly picture presentation, choose a camera that creates nearly professional photographs (DSLR quality). Use editing tools (like Photoshop) to create that effect you want to achieve. On the other end, if youre making vlogs, a portable and lightweight camera is a good option.

How Women are Changing the Face of Construction

How Women are Changing the Face of Construction Construction has traditionally been a male-dominated field and that is still the case today with less than 10 percent of construction workers being female. However, the numbers are slowly climbing even with some industry experts predicting that one in four construction workers will be a woman by 2020. The current statistics of women in construction in other developed nations is not much higher. It’s just 11 percent in Canada and 12.4 percent in the United Kingdom. It’s clearly a worldwide issue, but what needs to be done to address it? Start by Addressing Some Common Barriers Construction, like many skilled trades, is facing a shortage of skilled labor. The problem is so widespread that the Associated General Contractors of America estimates that up to 80 percent of construction businesses have too few workers at any given time. One reason for this is that skilled workers left or lost their jobs during the economic recession towards the end of the last decade and never returned. Construction industry leaders have responded to this shortage by attempting to attract more women and younger workers to their trade. While women are answering the call, the industry needs to address some of their specific concerns such as: Designing separate bathrooms for male and female workers Creating equipment such as work gloves and tool belts to better fit the female body Responding to the all-too-frequent complaint of sexual harassment from male co-workers The pay gap for women construction workers is also something that must receive attention if the industry hopes to attract and keep women on the job. At a rate of 95.7 percent for female construction workers, women in this field face a far less daunting pay inequity than women in other fields do. Construction industry leaders need to continue pressing forward until a wage gap no longer exists at all. This is especially true among women of color and Hispanic women who face even greater pay gaps. Black women in construction earn just 81 cents on the dollar to what white men earn. Unfortunately, the disparity is even greater for Hispanic women. Their salary is roughly half of what white men earn and three-quarters of what Hispanic men earn for the same work. Encouraging the Younger Generation of Women Some companies, such as Miron Construction in Wisconsin, are taking a proactive approach to both the labor shortage and the gender imbalance by actively courting young women. It created an outreach program called “Build Like a Girl.” Presented throughout the year to middle school and high school girls, the program aims to change the perception of women in construction as a future career choice. It also teamed with another local company to host an event called Smart Girls Rock! to introduce girls in high school to other STEM-related job possibilities. The hope is that by presenting traditionally male-dominated fields as legitimate choices, more young women will train for construction without giving much thought to the challenges faced by their predecessors. Companies that follow their lead can expect to attract talented and motivated young women to their construction crews over the next several years.

How to Return Home After Working Abroad

How to Return Home After Working Abroad Working abroad can be a great opportunity to advance your career, meet new people, experience new cultures and see the world. It can help you become more open-minded, tolerant and knowledgeable. But it can also be a bit scary. You are leaving a well-known world of familiar faces and foods and traditions and heading into an unknown one. That’s why it might be a little surprising to learn that returning home after your expat experience can be equaling unnerving. In the time that you have been away, people and places and things will have undoubtedly changed. What was once familiar might not be anymore. Too often, expats return home unprepared for what they find. No matter how excited you may be to come “home,” most workers returning home from abroad encounter challenges. Here’s a few tips to better prepare yourself for repatriation: Expect Change Nothing stays the same. You. Your friends. Buildings. Activities. Technology. You learn new skills. People get married, have babies, change careers or move. Some die. Neighborhoods reinvent themselves. Favorite stores close. New ones open. You expect different things when you prepare to move to another country, but many forget to expect different things when they return home. Remind yourself that change is inevitable in any situation and that time will eventually help you grow accustomed to it. Continue to Network Whether you moved abroad for a limited assignment, with your company promising to bring you home after its completion, or you snagged an international job on your own, you need to continue to stay abreast of job opportunities in your home country. Many companies will promise you a job to which you can return when your expat assignment is over, but too often your wants and their needs will not coincide once the time to return home actually comes. Make sure you maintain viable contacts with colleagues in your field (especially your home country), so that you can connect with them if/when you need to find a new position. After Working Abroad, Make a Plan For Your Return You probably had someone helping you find housing, open a bank account, register for schooling (if you had kids needing it) and a lot of other things when you left your home country. You had to plan the logistics of moving your belongings, meeting foreign friends and finding new interests and activities to keep you occupied on weeknights and weekends. You should do the same as you contemplate going back home. Pretend you’re an H1B immigration attorney or a counselor or other relocation advisor of some sort who helps people move and live abroad and plan specifically for your integration into your new “old” home! Don’t expect things to fall magically into place. You will need to plan for unexpected challenges and look for opportunities because (back to our first point) things change!

Secrets to Employee Retention, All You Need to Know CareerMetis.com

Secrets to Employee Retention, All You Need to Know â€" CareerMetis.com Employees are undoubtedly one of the most significant resources of any business, regardless of whether you have a small team or an extensive workforce. What separates you from your rivals or competitors is your great team of employees.Each employee has his own ability and talent and when you accept him/her to your organization, they bring this expertise along with them to benefit the organization. An unhappy employee will impact in more than one ways to the organization than many business owners think. Essential work won’t complete and the business will linger behind the challenge.Business owners must know that of late organizations are unmistakably more at risk of losing their most important employees than they have been ever before.evalThe workplace is a community and it comes with its own baggage of politics, kinship, associations, drama, and social norm. So in such a complex environment, there is bound to be unhappy souls. Employees do discuss all the good and the bad within th e company and also discuss each other.On the off chance that one individual in a team sees an issue, odds are others feel it and have discussed it, as well. Whatever is irritating one individual is normally pestering others. More than often, they either keep it to themselves rather than discussing it with the manager, maybe because they already know they are not going to get any support from the superior.If the management has overlooked these signs, then they are soon going to face employee turnover and these turnovers can sometimes range from a single person to a whole group of people.Vacancies are at a record high globally and organizations are struggling really hard to fill in vacancies. In today’s scenario, employees can hope to look for some kind of employment rapidly, and regularly will have different offers on the table.However, the businesses will likely have an intense time finding a reasonable substitution, and even if they find one, it is going to be expensive for them as they have to go through the process of training the new employee which will cost money as well as precious time and productivity.Numerous organizations report seeing an expansion in turnover in recent years, and it might continue to rise if employers do not take appropriate actions to maintain employee retention.For a business owner who is at the present battling with a high rate of employee turnover, it is time to pay attention to the way to retain your employees. Exit interviews can help you know where you are going wrong and what measure you can take to correct the situation. This will not only help you retain your employees but also help run your business smoothly.evalThe infographic from Maximillionwe have provided below will help you get a good insight into what are the main reasons that lead to high turnovers and also provides some great solutions and ideas on how to retain employees. It has all been provided in a beautifully detailed and easy to understand format so that our readers can benefit the most from it.Infographic Source â€" Maximillion

I almost killed a night time runner at 1030PM

I almost killed a night time runner at 1030PM 11 Flares 11 Flares I know why people die.  Its because they are stupid.  Now let me tell you a story. For a number of reasons, one being to watch Dexter, I went home to my parents house today.  When the show ended at 10PM, I left to go back to my place.  There was a lot on my mind when I was driving on the highway back, nothing all that important, but I wasnt exactly alert enough to swerve out of the way if a deer jumped in front of my car.  So anyway, I finally made my way to the exit and came up to the traffic light, where I sat waiting to make a left hand turn.  When it flashed green, I made my turn and not 3 seconds later I nearly demolished a running man in short shorts. Immediately I had three questions. Why would anyone run outside on a busy street at 10:30PM? Why would anyone ever run against traffic? Why was he showing so much of his upper thigh? Ill never understand why he wasnt at least on the side walk, or why he chose such awful night time running attire.  I think the dude had on a combo of dark green and blue, both didnt do much to give away his presence on the road.  Seriously, if you go running on my streets, I want you to wear something that even Heller Keller would notice.  When I see you running, I want to literally say out loud, What in gods name is that bullshit?  Be a frigging UFO, because I dont need the drama that follows killing you with my car, you stupid piece of shit. So what happened? I swerved out of the way, beeped my horn, and made that weird hands in the air/shoulder shrug gesture that all upset drivers make (which Im pretty sure he never saw).  I hope I messed up his breathing and ruined his run, because the experience scared the shit out of me.  Stupid asshole. Id love to make this about recruiting, or careers, or HR, but thats just not going to happen.  This is just a rant. However, I do promise to have a few goodies this week, all of which will be a bit more insightful than tonights post.

How to Write a Resume With Bartending and Waitress Experiences

How to Write a Resume With Bartending and Waitress ExperiencesMany people have this misconception that if you write a resume with bartending and waitress experience, you are automatically going to get the job. You may be one of those people who know the value of a well-written resume but have never bothered to put one together. Why not? Because there are things that you can do to make your chances better.The first thing you should consider when you write a resume with bartending and waitress experience is what you want out of the position. Do you want to get hired as a hostess? Do you want to get hired as a bartender? What is your biggest career goal? This is the best way to identify which job type you are going for.The next thing you should consider is your own personal information. Even though you may have worked at many places, if you don't have the necessary information on hand, you will run into problems. Things like social security number, a background check, driving history, a nd employment history are all things that you want to bring up and verify before hand.While you may want to leave your own personal information on the letter, this is not always the case. Some employers don't care that much about your past work experiences. It is important to leave the information about your interests, hobbies, and skills on hand.You should always let the employer know what type of job you are looking for. A good way to do this is to state in the letter that you are interested in attending and waitress positions. Don't be afraid to say that you are also interested in doing sales or providing meals for the business. Make sure you state this and make sure you have some way to prove it. Having some samples of the work you've done will help as well.If you are unsure about the type of job you are applying for, do not put yourself down by telling the employer what the position you are applying for is or isn't. It will only get back to them the kind of person you are. And that is not what they are looking for. Tell them exactly what you are looking for and tell them why. Even if you aren't interested in the job itself, there is still something that you will be able to offer the employer.Writing a resume with bartending and waitress experience doesn't have to be difficult. There are some things that you can do to make sure that the job you are applying for comes through without problems. Of course, if the job interview went well, it won't matter if you do anything other than clean up your resume and submit it.Remember, just because you have been in the hospitality industry for a while, it doesn't mean that you are safe. Look at your information and make sure that everything is accurate and complete. This will make it easier for the job interviewer and make you stand out from the rest of the competition.