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• Find out exactly where the interview is being held. Using the company’s website, research what they do;
• Find out how to get there and how long it will take. Use Google maps to locate the business;
• Give yourself more time than necessary in case of transport problems or hold ups of any kind;
• Do a ‘dummy run’ to the location if possible so you are confident that you know exactly where you are going and roughly how long it will take;
• Ensure that you have enough money to get there and back;
• Decide what you are going to wear to the interview and make sure it is neat and tidy. Please dress office smart even if it’s not for an office job;
• Read through your application form/CV before you go. It may be a good idea to take this with you along with a notepad with some questions that you may want to ask;
• In case you are asked, find out how you would get there on a daily basis for work.

• After the interview it is important to ask about the next steps. This can help you to understand how long the decision process will take so you’re not anxiously waiting for a phone call each day;
• Dropping the company an email or calling one of the recruitment team at Microcom for an update can show determination and it shows the employer that you are keen to get the job;
• If you feel that the interview went well it may be a good idea to arrange your references and make sure they a ready if the employer needs them;
• Keep applying for other vacancies, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. you should continue to apply for other jobs in case;
• In the event that you’re unsuccessful, keep the same motivation you had previously. Make sure to ask for constructive feedback about your interview so you are aware of areas you need to improve on for future interviews.

• Time keeping- if you start at 9.00am then your employer will expect you to be on the premises around 8.45am  to ensure that you bare ready to start your work at 9.00am.
• Ask Questions- You will be expected to ask questions e.g. when you need clarification on a task, to demonstrate interest or request clarification on a task to be undertaken
• Listen- As well as asking for information, your employer will expect you to listen, e.g. to instructions, task details, information you will need. You should make a habit of taking notes – It’s good to date them and write down any time-scales/deadlines you are given.
• Enthusiasm- There may be times when you don’t feel enthusiastic but you must try hard to give 100% at all times even in the face of obstacles and hard work.
• Presentation- You would have taken time on your appearance for your interview, clothes, haircut, fresh breath, etc. It is important to maintain this even if your job requires overalls or other PPE clothing and you must ensure you keep your clothing clean.
• Initiative- Find something to do; clean up, sort the filing, ask if you can help someone or shadow them so you can begin learning a different part of the business but make sure that you are contributing to the business at all times.
• Wages- There is a National Minimum Wage for apprentices although some employers may pay more.
• Fair Treatment- As an apprentice or as an employee, you have the right to be treated fairly in all aspects of your work.