Aspiring apprentices sign up and access our AI Interview Coach for FREE!

Into Legal, Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships

The Power of Putting Yourself Out There

At one point, I had two choices: either let my circumstances define who I was or believe that there was more out there for me. I chose the latter. Coming from a lower socioeconomic background could have discouraged me from pursuing my ambitions. Instead, it instilled an unwavering drive within me, further strengthened by my mother, who always believes in me. I attended state schools throughout my

February 3, 2025 Read more

From University Dropout to Award-Winning Apprentice

In life, we all encounter challenges that test our resilience and character. For me, it was the decision to leave university and start afresh as an IT degree apprentice at Howden. At the time, I didn’t know that this decision would lead to a rewarding experience filled with growth, learning, and a platform to inspire others, but dropping out of university and doing a degree apprenticeship has been

January 26, 2025 Read more

Resilience: The Backbone of My Career Journey

As I reflect on my career journey, one word consistently comes to mind: resilience. It has been the driving force behind every achievement, every setback, and every moment of growth. Resilience is what has carried me through the toughest of times and allowed me to rise above obstacles that could have derailed me. I didn’t take the traditional route to where I am today, and along the way, I encount

January 22, 2025 Read more

From rejecting a football offer at Watford to working at the world's largest asset manager at 18!

Imagine dedicating 12 years of your life to a passion. Waking up everyday looking forward to the next, and maybe even finding your sense of self within the process. Well, for me that was lost when i made the decision to decline the opportunity to join a professional football team the year of my GCSEs. My name is Tia Melika El-Ahmadi, a 1st year apprentice at the world’s largest asset manager. You’

January 6, 2025 Read more

Rejecting the self fulfilling prophecy: My journey to a legal apprenticeship

The plague of imposter syndrome Diving into education and study full time straight from sixth form college can be daunting. For me, an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome settled in and I truly began to doubt every move I made. It took me a while to realise that the reason I was here wasn’t because of a stroke of luck or to tick a diversity check list but because I had worked hard, and I was j

January 2, 2025 Read more

From Autism Influencer to HSBC's Next Global Private Banking Degree Apprentice!

Hello, my name is Arber Ismaili and I am currently 20 years old in the last year of my BTEC studies, and I want to tell you guys the story of how I was a shy individual to now a confident and articulate individual who has managed to secure a degree apprenticeship offer from HSBC. Growing up, I was always quite shy most of my life and as being autistic it was much harder to try and learn how to mak

December 25, 2024 Read more

My Unconventional Journey to a Finance Apprenticeship: From Overseas Student to Warner Bros

Starting fresh in a new country is never easy, especially when you’re on your own. Moving from overseas to the UK to complete my A-levels brought its own set of challenges. The culture, learning styles, and overall community were different, and it took me some time to find my footing. But looking back, I realize that adapting to these changes taught me essential skills that I would use in the next

November 14, 2024 Read more

From Young Carer to Apprentice: My Journey and the Power of Resilience

Everyone's journey in life is different, marked by unique challenges and experiences that shape us into who we are today. Mine began as a young carer, navigating the complexities of responsibility and balancing multiple roles even before my teenage years. This experience taught me valuable life lessons, shaping my character, resilience, and work ethic. Today, as an apprentice, I have found not onl

September 2, 2024 Read more

My Dyslexia Journey: From an Accounting Apprenticeship to Entrepreneur!

Growing up with dyslexia wasn't easy. School was often a frustrating experience for me. I struggled with reading, writing and spelling, which made traditional learning environments incredibly challenging. I often felt like I couldn't keep up with my peers, and my confidence took a hit. The thought of spending another three or four- years in a similar environment at university filled me with dread.

August 28, 2024 Read more

Embracing sliding doors moments - why things not going to plan can be a good thing!

Remembering that the decisions you make as a school leaver can have long-lasting, far-reaching life and career consequences is a thought that many rightfully feel is fear-inducing. Factor in an unprecedented global pandemic to the mix, 18-year-old me who was used to feeling like she had it all figured it out, felt completely panicked and in unknown territory. 4 years later, I am nearly halfway int

July 9, 2024 Read more