The Ultimate Summer Level-Up
Want to get ahead before the autumn? Inside, you’ll find everything you need to start your next chapter strong, whether you’re at school thinking about apprenticeships or at university eyeing up work experience.
It’s free to do and covers every part of the application journey, from how to find the job you want to acing your interviews. You’re not timed, so you can work at your own pace and come back anytime.
Level One: Know yourself
Finding a job for the first time can be tough, especially if you’re not sure you’re even right for the role. Spoiler alert: there’s so much you already have. In this level, you’ll get to know exactly what you bring to the table and how you can boost your employability.
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What Are The Most Important Soft Skills?
A report from The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has revealed that employers believed only 48% of graduates had the soft skills they needed for entering the workplace. Less than half of graduates are work-ready!
How to Use Your Transferable Skills in an Application
Unsure which skills you should include in your applications and how to show them off? Here’s how to make your transferable skills work for you.
The Top Skills You’ll Get During Work Experience
We've gone through thousands of real student job reviews to find out the top soft skills you'll develop during work experience.
Career Path Quiz
College, uni or an apprenticeship? It's a tough decision, but we're here to help. Take our Career Quiz to find out which path you should take.
The Top Skills You Need to Land An Apprenticeship
Skills are everything. Employers love soft skills because they are the skills that make you a person. Here are the top 6 skills you need to land an apprenticeship, with examples!
Apprenticeship Success Stories
These students were just like you, now they're doing big things at their apprenticeships. Here are their stories.
How to Improve Your Employability as a University Student
Wondering if you’re doing enough to land a graduate job after university? Here's everything you need to know about improving your employability during university.
5 Ways to Network at University
Building your professional network is one of the smartest things you can do for your career. Here are five practical ways to start networking at university.
Level Two: Know your options
There are so many different types of work experience and jobs out there, so which one actually fits you? In level two, we’ll break it all down and take you through what’s out there so you can find the career you actually want.
Did you know you could get a free degree?
Degree apprenticeships are the best way to get a degree and five years' worth of work experience before most university students who study the traditional way. Here's Grace and Heléna's expert guide to degree apprenticeships and how you can get on board.
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How to Use our Reviews to Find a Job
About to start the job hunt? Our job reviews are super helpful filled with all the inside info you need from students who were just like you. Here’s how to use our reviews to help find the perfect role for you.
What's an Apprenticeship? A Guide for School and College Leavers
An apprenticeship is a paid work opportunity for school leavers. As an apprentice, you’ll gain on-the-job experience and professional qualifications. You’ll also be paid a wage and build vital skills relevant to your chosen industry.
Apprenticeships or A-Levels?
A question for you: what will you do after your GCSEs? To help you choose the best path, we’ll do the hard work for you and compare apprenticeships and A-Levels
Degree Apprenticeships or University? Which Option is Best For You?
Can’t decide what to do after your A-Levels? We’ve compared degree apprenticeships and university, so you don’t have to.
Apprenticeship Myths: Debunked
Apprenticeships really are amazing, but not everyone gets it. Here are ten apprenticeship myths we are firmly debunking.
The Highest-Paid Apprenticeships
Find out the best-paid apprenticeships in the UK by industry, location and apprenticeship level, compiled from data from the apprentice-written reviews on our website
The Pros and Cons of Doing a Placement Year
Is a placement year worth it? Explore the real pros and cons, including salary, career benefits and how it impacts your chances of getting a graduate job
What is a Sandwich Course?
A sandwich course, or sandwich year, is another way of describing a student placement. Placements are year-long programmes where you’ll take a year out of your degree to work in industry. You’ll work full-time and get paid like any other regular employee.
What's an Internship?
Looking for an internship to boost your CV? Read on to find out everything there is about the scheme and how you can find one.
The Highest Paid Internships & Placements in the UK
Want to know which industries pay their interns and placement students the best? Or how much you can expect to earn in the area where you live? Keep reading for a breakdown of average salary by industry and region.
What are Insights?
Did you know that many of the UK's best employers offer work experience for first and second-year university students? Find out all about Insight Days and Spring Weeks.
What's a Graduate Job?
Are you entering your third year or finished at university? Read all about graduate jobs and how you can find them.
What's a Graduate Scheme?
Entering your third year or finished at university? Read all about graduate schemes and how you can find them.
Turn Your Internship or Placement into a Graduate Job
Hey I'm Grace, I was a placement student at Higherin and now I've rejoined the team as a Graduate Marketing Executive. Here are my tips to turning a placement or internship into a full-time graduate job.
What To Do After Graduation (From Real Students)
Not sure what to do after university… we’ve all been there. Read our complete guide to navigating grad life and hear from alumni who are now thriving.
Level Three: Build your CV and cover letter
So by now, you’ve probably found a few jobs that you’re interested in and want to start putting yourself out there. Level three will teach you everything there is to know about getting your CV and cover letter right.
A graduate's guide to CVs and cover letters
Grace gives her tips to writing the best CV and cover letter to land your dream job.
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Free Download: The Ultimate Application Toolkit
Your free application toolkit filled with all the resources you need to put together applications that'll land you the role of your dreams.
8 Steps to Create the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile
Want an inside scoop into the hottest jobs? Get ahead of the curve by following these 8 easy steps and create your ultimate LinkedIn profile…
How to Write an Apprenticeship CV (With Template)
A step-by-step guide to writing a CV for an apprenticeship, with downloadable template
How to Write an Apprenticeship Personal Statement
Read our step-by-step guide to writing an apprenticeship personal statement.
Writing an Apprenticeship Cover Letter (with Examples)
Here's a step-by-step guide to perfecting your apprenticeship cover letter. A cover letter is a formal letter that accompanies a CV, outlining why you think you’re the right person for the job.
How to Write an Internship CV (With Template)
Our ultimate step-by-step guide to writing an internship CV (complete with examples and a downloadable template) will help you land more interviews than you know what to do with.
Writing an Internship Cover Letter (with examples)
You’ve found the perfect internship and own a CV. Now it’s time to get your cover letter together… but how do you go about writing one for an internship?
How to Write a Placement CV (with template)
To help you craft the ultimate CV and astound recruiters for placements, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide.
Writing a Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter
When you apply for a placement, you’ll need to send a cover letter along with your CV. A placement cover letter supports your application by explaining who you are and why you’re interested in the role.
How to Write a Graduate CV (With Template)
Our step-by-step guide to writing a graduate CV (complete with a free downloadable template) that'll help you land more interviews than you know what to do with.
Writing a Graduate Job Cover Letter (with examples)
Found a graduate scheme or job you really love? Here's how to write a graduate cover letter that'll get you an interview.
Level Four: Apply smarter
The application process can be confusing, but we’ll guide you through it. Whether you’re applying for your first job or unsure what happens and when, level four has all the hacks you need to stay on top of your applications.
GET YOUR FREE APPLICATION TOOLKIT
Everything you need to boss the application process from start to finish.
Manage your applications like a pro
Keeping track of your applications can get overwhelming fast. Heléna shows you how to use the tracker and dashboard to keep everything in one place.
Grab one of our free timelines
There are so many key dates to remember that it can be hard to know when to apply. Stay ahead with our application timelines.
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Level Five: Nail your interviews
Whether you’ve got one coming up or just want to feel prepared, level five is all about getting you interview-confident.
GRAB YOUR FREE INTERVIEW TOOLKIT
All the tips you need to walk into your interviews feeling confident.
Heléna and Grace's expert interview tips
Here's everything you need to know about acing your interviews and leaving an impression on employers.
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I'm Melchi, Senior Content Writer at Higherin and I've been writing for about 100 years now. I first joined Higherin back in 2022 after a six-month internship as a journalist elsewhere, so I know what it's like. Job hunting as a student can be a lot, so I'm here to make sure you have the best info you need when it comes to looking for work experience.
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