Turn Your Experience Into Skills - ApprentiStart

Where have you gained experience?

Choose an area to explore. It doesn't have to be paid work — everyday experiences can help you build valuable skills too.

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School or college

Projects, presentations, coursework and group work.

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Sport

Teams, training, competitions and helping others.

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Hobbies & interests

Gaming, music, creative projects, making things or online activities.

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Home & family

Helping at home, organising things and taking responsibility.

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Caring for someone

Supporting a family member or somebody who needs help.

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Volunteering

Community activities, fundraising, charities or helping others.

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Clubs & groups

Youth groups, cadets, societies, clubs or community groups.

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Work experience or a part-time job

Placements, weekend work, casual work or helping in a family business.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you.

Worked with other people on a group project Given a presentation or spoken in front of other people Managed several deadlines at the same time Researched something and worked out which information was useful Solved a problem when something wasn't going to plan Helped another student understand something Taken responsibility for part of a project or activity Learned how to use new software, equipment or technology

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. This could be through a team, club, class or something you do on your own.

Been part of a team Trained or practised regularly to improve Kept going after losing, making a mistake or having a setback Prepared for a match, competition or event Helped or encouraged a teammate or someone you train with Taken responsibility or helped lead others Balanced sport with school, college or other commitments Learned a new skill or worked to improve something you found difficult

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. Think about things you enjoy doing in your own time.

Practised a hobby regularly to get better at it Made or created something from your own idea Learned to use new software, equipment or tools for a hobby Played games where you had to work with other people Researched or taught yourself about something because you were interested in it Shared something you created, performed or worked on with other people Kept working on something when it didn't work or go right first time Planned and completed a personal project

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. Everyday responsibilities at home can build valuable skills too.

Regularly helped with household jobs or responsibilities Helped organise a family event, celebration or activity Looked after younger siblings or family members Helped manage shopping, spending or a budget Fixed, built or improved something around the home Helped a family member learn something or use technology Balanced responsibilities at home with school, college or other commitments Taken responsibility for looking after a pet or other animals

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. You don't need to share any private information about the person you support.

Regularly helped someone with everyday tasks Helped someone remember appointments, routines or things they needed to do Stayed patient when someone needed extra time or support Changed how you explained something to help someone understand Noticed when someone needed help and did something about it Helped someone get somewhere or prepared things they needed for a journey or appointment Balanced helping someone with school, college or other commitments Stayed calm and dealt with an unexpected problem while helping someone

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. Volunteering could be something you did once, regularly or as part of school, college or your community.

Helped at a community, charity or fundraising event Helped organise an event, activity or fundraiser Spoke to or helped members of the public Worked with other volunteers to get something done Took responsibility for a particular task or job Helped solve a problem when something didn't go to plan Learned something new so you could help more effectively Gave your time regularly to support a cause, organisation or community

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. Think about youth groups, cadets, societies, clubs, faith or community groups, or any other group you've been part of.

Been a regular member of a club, group or society Worked with other members to organise an activity or event Taken on a particular role or responsibility in a group Helped welcome or support a new member Shared an idea or suggestion with the group Helped the group solve a problem or make a decision Learned a new skill through being part of a club or group Helped lead an activity or supported other members

Select at least one experience first.

Which of these have you done?

Select everything that applies to you. This could be from work experience, a weekend or holiday job, casual work or helping in a family business.

Turned up on time and completed the work you were expected to do Worked with other people to get a task completed Spoke to or helped customers, clients or members of the public Learned how to do a new task, process or piece of equipment Took responsibility for a task without needing to be constantly reminded Dealt with a problem or something unexpected at work Managed several tasks or priorities during a busy period Asked for feedback or used advice to improve how you worked

Select at least one experience first.