An apprenticeship is a way of training a new generation of practitioners of a specific trade or profession through on-the-job training and some accompanying study. Apprenticeships can also enable practitioners to gain a license to practice in a regulated occupation.
An apprenticeship is based on an agreement between the individual (student) who wants to learn the skill and the employer who needs a skilled worker. Depending on the program, an apprenticeship can last from two to four years.
An HR apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with academic study. The purpose is to equip students with the skills needed to operate successfully in a role, or to prepare them for the next step on your career path within the HR field.
When you create your CV, keep it simple and straight to the point as a long CV might lead to the employer losing interest half way through your CV.
Your CV should include the following sections:
Personal Profile
Here is where you give a bit of personal statement that stands out a bit, and gives an idea about you. Your personal statement will be written to put you in a good light, so you can list some good qualities such as how enthusiastic and keen you are to work.
You might also include how organized and efficient you might be, how eager you are to learn, etc. This is just a general overview; your actual skills list comes later on.
Employment Profile
Here is where you'd provide some background into previous jobs you may have had before this apprenticeship.
If you've done volunteer work or had a part-time job, make sure to mention it. Mention any work experience you have under your belt.
You could also list some of the responsibilities you were tasked with, as it can speak to your skills and capabilities you've learnt while employed during that time
If you haven't worked before, you can mention how you're hoping this HR apprenticeship would provide you with some experience.
Qualifications
List your educational qualifications here. You can mention your primary school and high school where you obtained your matric certificate from (if you have one).
If you have a tertiary education, list your degree/s and/or diploma/s, higher certificates, anything you've received after learning and/or training in a certain field or qualification, whether related to HR or not.
Listing the subjects you took can also be beneficial in some cases.
Skills and Abilities
Here, you can list all the skills you have.
This is your time to shine, and show what you're good at. This is important so make sure you list all the skills you are proficient in, because it will generate interest in you.
Some of the skills you have could directly benefit this HR apprenticeship, and therefore make you a bit more desirable to the recruiters.
Hobbies and Interests
List things that you love doing here; you might have a common interest or hobby with the recruiter.
Here you can get a little more personal, show a little more of who you are and what you enjoy outside of work.
Languages
List the languages you are proficient in. This could be a helpful tool for getting into HR, as communication is a key role of the job.
