what can i add to my CV to make it stand out to apprenticeships better

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1 Ola (Data Science Consultant Degree Apprentice) 4 weeks ago
Ola

@kailan_007 - A strong apprenticeship CV is less about having loads of experience and more about showing potential, curiosity, willingness to grow and learn, and [link removed] are some good things you can include:Work experience — even short placements, virtual work experience, or shadowing [link removed] simulations — especially from platforms like  Forage because they show initiative and interest in an [link removed] — school projects, coding projects, data projects, business ideas, presentations, or anything practical you’ve worked [link removed] of responsibility — prefect, mentor, sports captain, club leader, wellbeing ambassador, [link removed] activities — clubs, volunteering, sports, fundraising, mentoring, community [link removed] — communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, organisation, and [link removed] or courses — online courses from platforms like  IBM Skillsbuild, Udemy, FreeCodeCamp, DataCamp,  LinkedIn Learning, or  Microsoft Learn [link removed] — awards, strong grades, competitions, speaking opportunities, or anything you’re proud [link removed]’d also say it’s important to quantify your impact where possible. Instead of just saying:“Helped organise an event”you could say:“Helped organise an event attended by 100+ students.”Or instead of:“Mentored younger students”you could say:“Supported and mentored 15 younger students through weekly sessions.”Numbers help employers understand the scale of what you did and make your experiences feel more real and [link removed] finally, tailor your CV to the apprenticeship you’re applying for. A focused, relevant CV will always stand out more than one trying to include everything.

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