Themis Careers Spring 2016 Edition

THEMIS COMPLIMENTARY COPY SPRING 2016CAREERSParents’ welcome to 2016Guide to Apprenticeships ‘lets get motivatedPages 22-23 THEMIS10 Quick Tips for SOCIALBetter Time Management round-upPage 6 Page 30How to Become aTrue Professional withina Working EnvironmenTPage 12Life as a Themis ApprenticePages 8-9Interview Checklist -Top 10 Dos and Don’ts Page 17 INDUSTRY FOCUS areas Pages 10, 18 & 26 PROFESSIONAL ‘V’ PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA Pages 14-15

ContentsWELCOME TO 2016 - LET’S GET MOTIVATED 4-7LIFE AS A THEMIS APPRENTICE: HARRY INGLE 8-9IF INDUSTRY FOCUS: AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING 10-11HOW TO BECOME A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WITHIN A WORKING ENVIRONMENT 12HOW I GOT HERE: DANIEL TYNAN 13PROFESSIONAL ‘V’ PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA 14-15HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT ONLINE CV 16INTERVIEW CHECKLIST 17IF INDUSTRY FOCUS: ACCOUNTANCY 18-19DRESS FOR SUCCESS 20-21PARENTS’ GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS 22-23GUESS THE APPRENTICESHIP 24-25IF INDUSTRY FOCUS: DIGITAL MARKETING 26-27INSPIRE YOURSELF 28LIVE THEMIS APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES 29THEMIS SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP 302016 JOINING THEMIS IN 2016 312 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Is it really time for our new issuealready?We’re just joking – of course we know it’s time for this brand new magazine ofApprenticeship wisdom, career advice and insider knowledge. How do we know that?Because every single copy of our Autumn/Winter edition has been taken and enjoyed. We’reglad you loved it!In this issue, we’ll be looking at ways to get motivated, with tips and help on getting yourApprenticeship job search off to a flying start on (Pg.4). We’ve also included more of thethings you’ve told us you’re interested in – from a how-to guide on creating the perfectonline CV (Pg.16) to finding out how to find work online and keeping your social mediaprofiles suitable for employers to find (Pg.14-15).There’s also a great interview with cover star Themis Apprentice Harry Ingle (Pg.8-9),who tells us all about what it’s really like to work as an Advanced Mechanical EngineeringApprentice for Hycrome Europe and how he got started as an Apprentice in the first place.As always, we want to hear your thoughts! Get in touch with us about any of the featuresin this issue (or send in your suggestions for future articles) on Twitter, Facebook or byspeaking to us in person.Whether you read our last edition of Themis Careers on the bus, at school, at home, onholiday, on a rainy lunchtime or online, thank you for getting involved. We’re glad you lovedyour Themis Careers magazine. We hope you love this one too.Good luck and get motivated!The Themis Team // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 3

Welcome to 2016 Let's Get Motivated! Set Yourself a Challenge Each new year is a fresh start and will provide you with a great opportunity to try something new and push yourself into areas that test your capabilities as well as widen your horizons. If you fancy taking on something extra special this year, check out realbuzz.com’s 8 challenging yet rewarding things to do in order to get the most out of your year.4 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Challenge 1: Run a marathon Many people regularly put running a marathon in their list ofthings to do, so why not make this the year that you actually do it? Completing a marathon is a greatpersonal achievement that requires months of dedication to training, and the exhilaration you’ll feelwhen crossing the line will certainly be something special.Challenge 2: Take on a charity challenge While a marathon may be a step (or 26.2miles!) too far for some people, there are many other challenges you could take on. There areplenty of charities out there who provide opportunities to go and do activities such as trekking,mountaineering, cycling and white water rafting in some exotic destinations. All that the charities askin return is that you raise at least the minimum specified sum of money. It’s a real win-win exchange:you will get the trip of a lifetime while your selected charity will receive much-needed funds.Challenge 3: Exercise your brain If you don’t feel like taking up a difficult physical challenge,then why not exercise your mind instead by doing something mentally challenging? You could dosomething such as learn to speak a new language. Challenging your mind is important, as it willkeep your mental faculties ticking over and expand your horizons.Challenge 4: Surprise yourself There are plenty of things out there that you see people doingand then say to yourself, ‘I could never do that’. But is there really a reason why you can’t do them,or are you just afraid of doing something new? The prospect of taking on some extreme activitiesmight scare the living daylights out of you, but there’s no reason to think you won’t be just as capableof taking them on as other people. If you achieve something that you previously thought you couldn’tdo, then the thrill of that moment will likely stay with you for a lifetime!Challenge 5: Volunteer yourself You could give a little of your time to help on a volunteerproject – however much or little time you have at your disposal. It could involve dedicating a smallamount of time to just helping with a local project on a regular basis. While you may think there’svery little impact you can make, giving up just a bit of your spare time to help other people will makea huge difference.Challenge 6: Overcome a fear We all have fears of some description. For example, you couldhave something as big as a fear of flying, which may prevent you from traveling abroad, or you couldhave a fear of spiders, which may just prevent you from taking a bath! Whatever your fear is, it’spossible to overcome it. We’re not suggesting that you just face them head-on and go and leap on aplane without any help whatsoever – but there are ways to tackle your particular problem.Challenge 7: Join a sports club Sports clubs are not all focused solely on competition – so ifyou just fancy giving something a try for fun as well as getting into the social side of the sport, thenmake that your goal. Even if you’re not that ‘sporty’, it’s likely there will be a sport out there that issuited to your ability and aptitude.Challenge 8: Get others up for a challenge If you’ve set yourself some personal challenges,then why not spread that message and let that enthusiasm rub off on others? Whatever your goals,it will be great if you can encourage other people to set their own. It may be that they can joinyou on some of the challenges that you have set yourself and this way you can act as a source ofencouragement to one another. If people see you setting yourself lots of goals, then that may promptthem to follow suit. So, make it your personal challenge to get others to set their own challenges!SO WHAT ARE YOU Send us a picture of the challenges you are setting yourself today.WAITING FOR? @themiscareers Themis We can’t wait to see! Source: www.realbuzz.com // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 5

10 Quick Tips for Better Time Management Do you feel ready to start a career? Do you feel confident attending meetings on time? Do you finish things within the time you stipulate? Doyou hand in your work on time? Are you able to accomplish what you want to do before deadlines? If your answer is “no” to any of these, why not check out our ‘Top 10 Tips for Better Time Management’.1 Create a daily plan 6 Set reminders 15 minutes before2 Peg a time limit to each task meetings or classes3 Prioritise4 Use an organiser 7 Have a clock visible to help you keep track of time 8 Don’t fuss about unimportant details 9 Block out distractions5 Know your deadlines 10 Track your time spent on tasks Image sourced from: Freepik.com6 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Smooth OperatorIf family dinners have taken their toll on your diet, why nottry one of our nutritious Themis smoothies to get you backto full health and get you motivated!Our recipes are provided byThemis Catering Manager, David Heaven.Breakfast Smoothie Vitamin Booster SmoothieNutrition per serving Nutrition per servingKcals 123 Sugars 29g Kcals 114 Sugars 24gFat 0g Fibre 3g Fat 1g Fibre 8gSaturates 0g Protein 2g Saturates 0g Protein 3gCarbs 29g Salt 0.02g Carbs 25g Salt 0.2gIngredients Ingredients1 small ripe banana 1 orange, peeled and roughly chopped1 40g blackberries, blueberries, 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly choppedraspberries or strawberries 2 sticks of celery, roughly choppedApple juice or mineral water 50g mango, roughly choppedRunny honey (to serve) 200ml waterMethod Method1. Slice the banana and place in a blender or food processor. 1. P lace the orange, carrot, celery and mango in the blender.2. Add the berries of your choice.3. Whizz until smooth. 2. Top up with water.4. A dd in juice or water to make the 3. Blitz until smooth. consistency you like. Dave's Tip5. Drizzle with honey and serve. Add a pot of low-fat natural yogurt to make an extra-creamy smoothie. // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 7

Life as a ThemisApprenticeHarry Ingle,Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice atHycrome Europe.We recently caught upwith our cover starHarry to give you aninsight into life as anAdvanced ManufacturingEngineering ApprenticeWhy did you choose an What’s a typical day like for you?Apprenticeship? Having had experience of lots of differentFor me, it was the only thing I ever wanted departments, including Direct Manufacture andto do and now I’m doing it I can’t imagine Turbine Inspection, I’m now in a CADdoing anything else. The hands-on, practical (Computer-Aided Design) role within thenature of an Apprenticeship just works for aerospace department. I’m involved withme. It’s more social as well, you get to meet planning how we will manufacture parts, whata lot of different people in different sectors. processes will be used and what treatments will be required. I’m really enjoying my role, its What are the benefits of an ever-changing nature and the opportunities IApprenticeship? have to develop.Being able to apply everything I learn at As an Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringThemis to what I’m doing at Hycrome is Apprentice, daily life at Hycrome Europe isreally helpful.You also earn while you’re never the same: I undertake a variation oflearning. projects both small and large, such as: Creating engineering technical drawings using 3D CAD8 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Arranging logistics for international customers What are your career aspirations? Hardness and conductivity testing I’d like to progress onto a Higher National Reviewing production plans Diploma qualification and then either complete a top-up to a degree or possibly move into Engineering masking for production parts something more business related.Working on my HNC (Higher National Certificate) project.Working at Hycrome Europe, I get a first glance As an Apprentice, there are so manyat the latest technology and pieces of kit which opportunities to progress onto, whether you’reis really exciting and interesting to see. interested in going to university to further your knowledge and qualifications or, if you’reWould you recommend an interested in obtaining a management position.Apprenticeship to others thinking There are so many opportunities that can beabout applying? unlocked by doing an Apprenticeship, especially alongside all of the support you receive fromI definitely would. I’d say do it, don’t do your employers and Themis Trainers.anything else!// www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 9

FINODCUUSST:RYAeronautical EngineeringWhether you enjoy solving INCOMEtechnical challenges or being Starting salaries for a qualified Engineercreative and innovative, can be between:Aeronautical Engineering opensup roles in a range of industries £20,000 TOfrom aerospace and automotiveto finance and IT. £26,000 A YEARA TYPICAL DAY’S WORK FOR AN Experienced Aeronautical EngineersAERONAUTICAL ENGINEER can earn between:Aeronautical Engineers design, buildand maintain aircrafts and the parts and £28,000 TOinstruments that go into them. THEY ALSO £40,000 A YEARWORK AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY ONSPACE VEHICLES AND SATELLITES. Salaries for senior staff, such as Project Leaders can range from:WORKING HOURS AND CONDITIONSAeronautical Engineers are likely £45,000 TOto work 37 TO 40 HOURS A WEEK, butlonger hours may sometimes be £65,000 A YEARneeded, depending on the project anddeadlines.Engineers work in offices and factoryproduction hangars and may haveto travel to inspect or test aircraft atdifferent sites.10 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

The UK aeronautical industry is one of the largest aerospace industries in the world. It employs around 113,000 people directly and around 276,000 indirectly and has an annual turnover of around £25 billion.AN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER’S DAILY DUTIES VARY DEPENDING ON WHICH AREA THEYWORK IN, BUT MAY INCLUDE: D eveloping avionic systems like navigation instruments and communications R esearching ways to make fuel-efficient parts, such as wings, fuselage and engines U sing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to draw up project designs C arrying out ground and flight-testing programmes on prototypes Collecting and analysing test data P lanning and supervising the assembly and fitting of aircraft and components S igning off projects under strict licensing regulations S cheduling and supervising line (airport) and base (hangar) maintenance of aircraft.They may also be involved with estimating project costs and timescales, attending meetings, writingtechnical reports and manuals and giving presentations to managers and clients. Some Engineerswho have several years of experience also go on to work on the investigation of air accidents.SKILLS FOR YOUR CVAs well as developing specialist knowledge in areas including AERODYNAMICS, STRESSENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES AND SUSTAINABLE AIRCRAFT DESIGN, an AdvancedAeronautical Apprenticeship allows you to obtain a diverse range of skills including the ability to:Use creativity to establish innovative solutions E ffectively communicate, work in teams M anage the design process and and exercise responsibilityevaluate outcomes D emonstrate leadership and projectD evelop economically viable, ethically sound management skillsand sustainable solutions Meet changing customer needsB e numerate, computer literate and capableof attention to detailUSEFUL RESOURCESCIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY www.caa.co.ukROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY www.aerosociety.comSEMTA www.semta.org.ukTOMORROW’S ENGINEERS www.tomorrowsengineers.org.ukWISE CAMPAIGN www.wisecampaign.org.ukCHECK OUT OUR CURRENT ADVANCED AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES AT WWW.THEMIS.AC.UK/VACANCIES // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 11

How to Become aTrue Professionalwithin a Working EnvironmentActing like a professional really means doing what it takes to make othersthink of you as reliable, respectful and competent. Depending on where youwork and the type of job you have, this can take on many different forms.There are, however, 10 common traits 5. Respect for Others: Treating all people with respectwhen it comes to being professional: and courtesy within the workplace goes a long way and is a way to build great relationships with your1. Make Being on Time a Priority: Showing up late for colleagues. work or meetings doesn’t set a good example or build 6. Self-Upgrading: Rather than letting your skills or positive relationships with people, so make sure you pay attention to the clock. knowledge become outdated, you should seek out ways of staying current and updating your existing2. Dress Appropriately: For many jobs, workplace knowledge and skills. attire doesn't include wearing a suit and tie. Whether 7. Watch Your Mouth: Swearing has no place at work, you have to dress up for work or you can wear more casual clothes, your appearance should always be neat particularly if those who might be offended by it are and clean. present. W ear the type of clothing your employer requires 8. Supporting Others: You share the spotlight with your or that is the norm for your place of employment. Revealing clothing is a no-no. UGG boots and bobble colleagues, take time to show others how to do things hats should be saved for the weekends. properly, and lend an ear when necessary.3. Honesty: You need to ensure you always tell the truth 9. S taying Work-Focused: Be sure to keep your private and are upfront about where things stand with your life separate to your work life. Check out our personal employer. and professional social media tips on Pg.14-15.4. Try to Stay Positive: Negativity at work brings 10. Listen Carefully: People want to be heard, so give everyone down and your employer will certainly not people a chance to explain their ideas properly and in appreciate a drop in morale among their employees. return they will be open to hearing your ideas as well. If you think something can be improved, try to do something to make that happen. Source: Monster Career Advice12 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

How I got Daniel Tynan,here Technical Specialist MANAGER at New call Telecom based in nelson, lancashire.With a string of August 2013 - I became an Apprentice at New Call Telecom, aachievements INCLUDING THE fast-growing internet company, in August 2013. I was already an‘2014 THEMIS Apprentice of the employee within the company but had just been moved into a seniorYear award’ and internal role within my team. An Apprenticeship was a perfect opportunity towork promotions already develop my skills further.under his belt, Daniel Tynan isan inspiration to all aspiring During September of the same year, I was promoted to Team LeaderApprentices. whilst continuing with my Apprenticeship. Initially responsible for a team of three, a sharp increase in workloads saw this team grow to 14 by theWe talk about his experience end of the year.as an Apprentice and howhe got to where he is as a MARCH 2014 - I had completed many of my Apprenticeship modules andTechnical Specialist manager. at this point I was promoted again; this time to department Manager. I continued to train on my Apprenticeship, using my work environment and drawing parallels with what I was studying. AUGUST 2014 - With my Apprenticeship nearing completion, I set off to India to meet our team in person further improving my relationship with them. August was also a period of pride for me, winning an award for the work I had completed on my course to date. In September my role continued to expand with the addition of a second department to watch over. JANUARY 2015 - My role had further evolved and I had become more involved in every department, reviewing policies and procedures as well as ensuring all Managers and Team Leaders are aware of any issues their staff may be having. This has remained my role and I have become a Technical Specialist Manager within the contact centre. The role continues to evolve and I am now responsible for analysis throughout the contact centre, developing systems and processes to improve efficiency and analysing agent performance. As I have grown into my role, progress has been swift and often unexpected. I now hold a senior role within the contact centre, and continue to support throughout, but one thing I have maintained throughout my time is a personal relationship with my staff. Career Lessons Work hard Remain personable to maintain and build working relationships Be supportive and open to learning new things // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 13

''Should you have a split personality?14 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

There are lots of reasons why You’re entitled to your own lives outside ofwe've all got so many different your professional life, of course, but be carefulsocial media accounts. Watching not to get yourself in trouble. If you’re activelyvideos, spreading jokes, sharing connecting with companies and organisationsnews and connecting with people or you’ve sent your CV out and applied for jobs,you care about are the best parts it’s sensible to understand that you will be underof living a digital life. slight scrutiny. It’s reckless in 2016 to think that an employer won’t check out your Facebook orBut what if the person who was going to Twitter profile!interview you for your first job came acrossyour profiles? What would they see? For this reason, it might make sense to tone down your ‘real’-you for the benefit of managersThe chances are, you’ve thought about keeping who haven’t met you yet.your posts private. That’s a good start. But whatif you forget to select “All except acquaintances” But don't changE who you are.on Facebook one evening and find yourselfbroadcasting something private to the world? solution: Make a separate 'work'-you profile!Or what if your Twitter profile links through to Here you can still be ‘you’-you, but in a morea Tumblr account you’d rather a potential boss toned-down, professional way.You can even usedidn’t see? it to network with people in the industries you might want to work in and add people you’d likeThere is a way to keep yourself work-safe online. to work with.It just takes a little bit of thought about what youshould be keeping a little bit safer. Our advice is: K eep it separate – if you make two profiles,Everybody has two personas – the ‘work’-you make sure you remember which profile postsand the ‘real’-you. Have a think about some of the what!things you like to post on a daily basis on any or L ock or make your personal profiles all of your social media profiles. private while you’re job hunting to make sure no awkward moments happen in thethings like: interview stages. R emember that although your words can Talking to friends about going outat be read out of context, you know what you the weekend meant, so if anything is brought up by your interviewer, make sure you can answer them Live-tweeting episodes of Gogglebox in a clear and relatable way. It’s okay to be yourself online and employers know this. Don’t start changing the things you enjoy just to try and impress any snoopers!Complaining about late buses personal Twitter profile professional Twitter profileTalking about health problems orgiving adviceSharing news stories @_ReyJedi @EllaFitzmorganSharing opinions about newsstories “Those who matter don’t mind!!” “A rmed with 3 A*s and a spanner, I’m off to find myVisibly supporting outspoken www.starwarsgurl.tumblr.com dreams! #STEMgirls”celebrities or politicians www.ellafitz.co.uk // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 15

How to create theperfect Online CVAn ONLINE cv could be Online CV based on manydifferent platforms and represent you and yourskills in a number of ways. Outlets often usedto create an online CV are: websites, blogs,YouTube channels or social media platforms(Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin) – employersnow find these ways of promoting yourexperience and skill-set the most intriguing andcreative. If you have a flair for designing, editingor creative writing, you should undoubtedlysend the employer inthat direction.You still want to remain professional when Don’t forget to add thesedirecting them to these outlets though, so be examples into your ‘Skills’sure that any of your posts/creative creations section on your paper CV soare made to be viewed by a potential employers can then see whatemployer. These ways of sharing your skills you’re really capable of.and experiences are sure to make you standout from the crowd as employers gain a betterunderstanding of you as a person and also yoursuitability for the role you’re applying for.Some creative examples of an online CV that’s bound to get younoticed can be found on the links below:Graeme Anthony Zef’s Robby Bas Van de Poel ChenC.V.I.V CV Leonardi and Daan van Dam Zi Langhttps://www.youtube.com/ http://zef.so/employable/ http://www.rleonardi.com/ https://vimeo.com/ https://www.behance.net/watch?v=9EzNll1U2N8 interactive-resume/ 25812909 gallery/6745371/ Infographic-ResumeHere’s also a link on how Barney Stinson’snot to create an online CV: Online Resume https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLcxg5VGuo Image sourced from: Freepik.com16 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Interview ChecklistTop 10 Dos and Don’tsDos Don’ts Don't be late.Examine the personspecification and your Don’t let your nerves show too much; aCV/application form, andthink about what type of few nerves are normalquestions your interviewer but extreme nerves willwill ask you. affect your performance. Just breathe, take your timePrepare some questions to ask at answering questions and you’ll breeze through the interview!the end of the interview - use it asan opportunity to find out more about Don't slouch in your seat or dothe role and the company. (Don’t askabout money or perks just yet!) anything that makes you look uninterested.LOOK SMART, look bright and attentive, Don't be arrogant and assume you've gotand speak clearly and confidently. Firstimpressions really do count. the job. Nothing turns off employers more than someone who is disrespectful andK eep your answers focused on what you can do for over-confident.the employer, not what they can do for you. Don’t lie, the interviewer may see through you. EvenSell yourself. No one else is going to! Be positive if you get the job, your employer can dismiss you if they find out that you have not been honest.about yourself and your experiences.There are some questions you definitely should Some questions are best left unsaid until you getbe asking once your interview has ended. Its offered the position that you’re interviewing for,sometimes hard to think of a question on the we have put some classic example questionsspot, so we have put together some example that you shouldn’t ask at your initial interview:questions that you should be asking at yourinterview: What are the salary and benefits for this job? How quickly do promotions come around? W hat are the main objectives and Ask what’s already been answered. responsibilities of the position? W ill You Monitor My Social Networking Profiles? W hat types of professional Never ask “What does your company do?” development opportunities do you offer? What’s the best thing about working at your company? How would you describe the company culture? What are the company’s plans for the future? Sources: National careers service, Monster, Ivy Exec // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 17

IFNODCUUSST:RYAccountancyWHAT’S IT LIKE WORKING IN Some accounting qualifications (like ourTHIS SECTOR? AAT Apprenticeship) are recognised across the globe so it is possible to trainA job in this sector is expected and work anywhere in the world.to be hard work with long hours,but challenging and highly WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO BE ANrewarding at the same time. ACCOUNTANCY APPRENTICE?Accountancy Apprentices must be A bility to work within a team and toprepared to devote a great deal of time convey informationand self-discipline to train for the various A genuine interest in the sectorprofessional examinations required An analytical, logical approach to workthrough the early years of their career. Business and commercial awareness Drive and motivationSalaries vary considerably depending on E xcellent communication, numeracylocation, size of company and specialisation, and problem-solving skillsbut the national average starting salary for Excellent self-discipline and qualified Accountants is around self-management, especially if you are studying towards a qualification.£28,000 A YEARTHE MARKET PLACEThe UK accountancy market is dominated by four global accountancy firms, known as the‘Big Four’ -DELOITTE KPMGERNST & YOUNG PWC UKThese companies audit almost all of the top 100 public limited companies (PLCs) andmost of the top 250 PLCs. Alongside these companies there are also a lot of smaller localcompanies offering a range of Accountancy careers.18 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

The accountancy and professional services industry covers many areas including audit and advisory, managementconsulting, financial and management accounting and taxation.THEMIS JARGON BUSTER GAAP - Generally Accepted AccountingABC - Activity-Based Costing. A costing Principles - most countries have their ownsystem that identifies the various activities GAAPs, although in Europe and many otherperformed in a firm. parts of the world, countries are adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards.ASSET - Anything owned by an individualor a business that has commercial or VARIANCE ANALYSIS - The process ofexchange value. examining in detail each variance between actual and budgeted/expected/standardBALANCE SHEET - An itemised statement costs to determine the reasons why budgetedthat lists the total assets and the total liabilities results were not met (e.g. sales prices beingof a business to portray its net worth at a too low).given moment of time.BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS - An analysis YEAR-END - End of the financial year.method used to determine the number of ZERO-BASED BUDGET - Where thejobs or products that need to be sold to reach expenses or costs of the prior year are nota break-even point in a business. taken into consideration when establishing expense or budgetary levels looking forward.CAPITAL EXPENDITURE - The amount usedduring a particular period to acquire or CHECK OUT OUR CURRENTimprove long-term assets such as property, ACCOUNTANCY VACANCIES ATplant or equipment. WWW.THEMIS.AC.UK/VACANCIESFIXED COST - Cost that does not varydepending on production or sales levels,such as rent, property tax, insurance orinterest expense.// www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 19

DRESS FOR SUCCESS for your all-important interviewHair Shirt or BlouseThe best rule when it comes to hair for Always ensure you wear a comfortable fitting shirt orthe interview is, have it in a way that you blouse to your interview; you don’t want to feelwon’t attempt to play with, fiddle or adjustduring the interview. self-conscious and distracted during your interview.“Clean, tidy Make-upand simple”. This should be kept minimal, you wantSkirt or Trousers to make the right impression so don’t go overboard, wear what you would on a dailyA long skirt or pair of tapered basis – you don’t want to look liketrousers are an interview wardrobe‘must have' to ensure you have a you’re going on a night out.complete ‘tailored’ look. DressesAccessories If you’re thinking of wearing a dress for yourJewellery should be kept to basics interview, ensure that it looks smart andlike a ring, bracelet or a wrist watch.“If in doubt go without” e.g: A professional and that you’re comfortable wearinghat would be a faux pas to wear. it. Tailored dresses are always a safe bet but, if you have something that you feel reflects your personality better (but isn’t too extreme) and you feel most comfortable wearing this, then it may be the perfect dress to wear to your interview. Shoes Keep shoes as serious as you are about getting the job. Shoes should be kept plain, simple, clean and most importantly comfortable, as you don’t know how far you have to walk to the interview. “Shoes tell people more than you realise”20 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Your non-verbal communication speaks volumes when you aremeeting someone for the first time. The way you dress is a big part ofthat communication. Ensure you are making the right first impressionwith this simple guide to dressing for an interview.65% of employers think Clothing can be the deciding factor between two candidatesGrooming AccessoriesA haircut is a good idea before an interview, Keep added extras to a minimumit will make you appear tidier, if you have – you don’t want any jewelleryfacial hair make sure it’s well groomed. on display to be prominent and distracting to the interviewer.Shirt and Tie 33% of employers claimChoose a high quality tie with a slight popof colour, something that compliments the to know withincolour of your suit. 90 seconds ifShoes and Socks they are going to hire you.Your best bet for shoes if you are unsure isblack and preferably leather. Make sure theyare clean and polished. Socks should be adark colour to blend in with your shoes.“The best thing The Suityou can wearis confidence” Stay away from black if you can, it can appear too formal. Instead go for dark grey or navy.Your suit should fit you properly and make you feel as though you’re ready to WOW your new employer. // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 21

Parents’ Guide to Apprenticeships Apprenticeships have changed a lot over the past five years, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people are out of the loop. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to help explain some of the finer points of Apprenticeships, as well as answer some of the most common questions we get asked by parents. 1. University Degrees are not the only route to a long and successful career. Going to university is undoubtedly a fantastic experience for any young student and of course, gaining a degree is a tried and tested way to get a foot on the career ladder. However, university isn’t for everyone and there are many young people who benefit from the structure and hands-on learning that Apprenticeships can offer. Advanced Apprenticeships can offer even more, giving Apprentices the qualifications, insider knowledge and real-life work experience to progress straight into their chosen careers. Our employers love being able to take on their Apprentices as full-time workers once they complete their programmes. Why wouldn’t they? These are hard-working individuals who they have got to know well over the course of their two, three or even four year programme. 2. Apprenticeships are opening up in industries you wouldn’t believe! Some of our most popular Apprenticeship programmes take place within the construction, engineering and health and social care industries, but these aren’t the only sectors which recognise the benefit of eager Apprentices being on-side. In 2015 more industries than ever opened their doors to Apprentices, with job roles for Journalists, Social Media Executives, Fashion Buyers, Software Engineers, Film and Media Apprentices and even useful multi-skilled roles like Sales and Customer Service Assistants.22 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

3. The days of low pay are long gone Employers these days know the worth of their Apprentices. They bring increased productivity and fresh new ideas with them, so most employers seek to reward them with higher pay than the Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. It’s a long-held opinion that the cost of university is vastly outweighed by the benefits of a degree, however with mounting debts and an insecure financial future repeatedly hitting the headlines, many young people are starting to prefer the idea of avoiding the cost with an Apprenticeship.4. Training is always tailored to suit the Apprenticeship Employers specifically tailor their training to suit with the demands of their job, so naturally this becomes invaluable on-the-job training every single day. Unlike training courses elsewhere, learning in this way helps Apprentices to understand exactly how things work within their chosen industry, building a deeper understanding of what will be expected of them once they progress into full time work. Of course there are off-site training sessions too, usually once a week, where Apprentices will cover topics in our industry training facilities to bolster their work experience with important theoretical knowledge. Apprentices learn the job inside out. Still have your reservations? Apprenticeships offer totally different opportunities to young people and it’s easy to get confused between their job and their training and qualifications. The beauty of Apprenticeships is that there is no line between work experience and learning. They go hand in hand, which our Apprentices really seem to love. GET IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT A THEMIS APPRENTICESHIP COULD DO FOR YOUr son or daughter. Visit www.themis.ac.uk/apprentices or call 01282 733005. // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 23

Guess the 1. A long, rewardingApprenticeship career awaits those who take on our extremelyIf you were looking for an Apprenticeship job, popular Apprenticeships.would you know what to look for? Applicants must be ableHow many job titles can you guess correctly to commit to 16 hours offrom these descriptions? relevant work experience per week, and must haveYou might be surprised! a strong personality, love to help others and enjoy24 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers planning and organising activities.Your work will be challenging but ultimately extremely rewarding and after an Apprenticeship, you could earn upwards of £28k per year. 2. Large, loving family- like team looking for new members to learn skills in their dream career. Must be patient, kind, have excellent organisational skills and possess a creative mind full of exciting ideas for activities and educational games. GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C (or equivalent/relevant qualifications) required in order to be considered for this role. 3. You’re 3 months ahead of everyone you know.You understand the importance of schedules and your work is always handed in on time.You’re reliable.You get things done. People look to you for guidance. In short, you’re a superhero. All true? We need you. Once your training is complete, apply to work with us and you could be earning more than £35k per year within two years.

4. We need a dedicated 8. Fresh and exiting new 11. We need yourindividual who will be confident venture WLTM energetic enthusiasm and patienceat working on their own and life-loving Apprentices to join our fun and friendlyprojects as part of a large who love showing others team! The opportunities inteam. Full training will be given how to get the most out our local offices are massiveon the job, allowing practical of their training sessions. – no matter what youruse of our state-of-the-art Your hard work will pay off ambitions in life are, youequipment and machinery to with a good wage rate and could achieve them with us.take place alongside skills- seriously healthy results! Get your foot in the doorbased learning. Upon completion today, start learning moreof your time with us you will 9. How creative are you? customer skills and this timegain a full qualification – we next year you could be uphope you’ll use this to continue Could you put your skills to for a big promotion. Whoyour career with us. the test? We’re looking for said being young meant a talented and innovative having to be skint?5. Flourish in our inspiring individual to join our crafty crew to help create brand 12. Are you tidy, on-timeoffice space as you learn the new exciting pieces ready and love organisation?best ways to create engaging for Spring/Summer 2016. Our files, clients andevents and encourage Sound interesting? You could paperwork need yourcommunities to become also earn £20k+ after your skills! In return for yourinvolved in cultural pursuits. training ends. Apply today hard work you’ll receiveWith all the experience you’ll to avoid disappointment! top mentoring from our HRgain with us over the coming and managerial teams and18 months – 2 years, you 10. Urgently required: will learn how to use thecould go on to great things software and CRM toolsin marketing, publishing, the Conscientious, reliable most big organisations usearts and media! Excited? You individual with a caring to keep their databases inshould be! nature and interest in the check as well as training wellbeing of others to join in customer service. After6. Wanted: Bright spark our hardworking team. A this two year Advanced minimum of four GCSEs at Apprenticeship, we promisewith logical tendencies grade C or above including you’ll be irreplaceable!and a sharp mind for English and Maths ormathematics. Once fully successful completion oftrained could earn upwards a relevant intermediateof £30k per year. Apprenticeship is needed to apply for this role.7. Attention to detail is a 7. Brickwork ANSWERS:must for this job, as are 8. Instructing Exercise and Fitnessteamwork skills and a good 9. Fashion and Textiles 1. Supporting Teaching and Learningsense of humour. The work 10. Health and Social Care 2. Childcaremight be demanding at 11. Customer Service 3. Project Managementtimes but you could never 12. Business Administration 4. Mechanical Engineeringcall it boring! Over the next 5. Community Artsfew years our company will 6. Electrical Engineeringbe in even more demand,so the sooner you can startlearning how we operate,the better! Build your careerwith us. // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 25

IFNODCUUSST:RYDigital MarketingWe love the Digital 1) EAGERNESS TO LEARNMarketing Institute’s The digital marketing industry is bothtop tips for aspiring fast-growing and incredibly competitive.Digital Marketing It’s easy for businesses to differentiateApprentices who between candidates who have thewant to embark willingness to learn and those who areon a career within along for the ride. This industry requiresthis fast-paced and passion and a desire to succeed.exciting industry. 2) STAY UPDATEDCOMPANIES WHO ARE LEADING You need to keep on top of industryTHE WAY IN DIGITAL MARKETING news by following major digitalINCLUDE: marketing sites and influential people on social media. As the major playersAO.COM such as Google, Facebook and TwitterBOOKING.COM regularly tweak their paid advertisingIKEA platforms and algorithms, you’re in for aJOHN LEWIS wild ride if you don’t keep on top of theVIRGIN TRAINS latest changes.LEGO 3) NETWORKING Surround yourself with people more talented than yourself. The people you meet will be your ongoing support network when you run into problems, as well as help to open doors to opportunities you might not have otherwise found.26 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

If you’re looking to break into the digital marketingindustry, there’s no better time than now. According tothe government, the digital economy is growing 10 times faster than the traditional economy which will result in a skills gap of 900,000 this year.4) PERSONAL PROJECTS 7) GET ‘NERDY’Try out your own ideas and don’t Digital marketing can often be perceivedjust treat industry leaders’ opinions to be quite glamorous, but truth beas gospel. Every Digital Marketer told it’s often more technical and datashould have personal projects to test driven then we would care to admit.out theories, try their hand at multiple You won’t be developing websites fromdisciplines (SEO, PPC, social media, scratch but you will be communicatingcontent marketing etc.) and be able to your marketing strategy to a team oftake accountability for the success or Developers or Designers who have afailure of a project. responsibility for incorporating your recommendations.5) LEARN THE TERMINOLOGYDigital Marketers need to be A basic knowledge of HTML and graphiccomfortable with acronyms such as design would help to make you standPPC, SEM and SEO. They are all very out among the less technically mindeddifferent terms with a misunderstanding candidates.of them being a clear sign that you havea beginner’s skill-set and need further 8) CERTIFICATIONtraining. The ability to analyse digital If you really want to stand out frommarketing campaigns and understand your peers in the industry, completingwhat elements worked or not is a certified digital marketing coursedependent on your ability to understand will help. One of the issues facing theindustry jargon. digital marketing industry is that there are no barriers to entry, meaning that6) BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND anyone with a loose grasp of industryFancy yourself as a digital marketing terminology can potentially get a positionhotshot but you have no visible online in a company.presence? If you want to show to anemployer that you can build their CHECK OUT OUR CURRENTcompany’s visibility then you need to DIGITAL VACANCIES ATshow that you can firstly build your ownpersonal brand. WWW.THEMIS.AC.UK/VACANCIESA strong online presence could Source: www.digitalmarketinginstitute.compotentially be the deciding factorbetween two candidates who haveapplied for the same position. (checkout our Professional ‘V’ Personal SocialMedia article on Pg.14-15). // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 27

Inspire YourselfBeat those January Blues!To beat those January Blues and to get you geared up for your all-importantApprenticeship interview we’ve put together some blood-pumping soundtracksand inspirational quotes to get you motivated before you arrive at your interviewand meet your potential employer. Enjoy!Kevin Systrom Simon Jordan Florence and the Machine @SimonThemis dog days are overIf you've got an idea Imagine Dragonsstart today. There's “Things do not happen, things On Top of the Worldno better time than are made to happen” - J.F.K Fatboy Slimnow to get going. @themiscareers The Rockafeller Skank #tipsforsuccess Mark Morrison Return of the Mack 10:38am - 13 January 2016 - TweetDeck Phats and Small Turn AroundEstee Lauder Simon Cowell WorkI didn’t get to where I wanted to be by wishing for hard, be patientit or hoping for it, but by working for it. and be a sponge while learning yourDale Carnegie Those who go the farthest are business.generally the ones who are willing to do and willing to dare. George Clarke Lady Gaga @MrGeorgeClarke I used to walk down the@themiscareers it’s no street like I was a supercoincidence that the harder you star. I want people to walkwork and the more passionate around delusional aboutyou are... the luckier you get how great they can be – and then to fight so hard7:44pm - 17 December 2015 - Twitter for iPhone for it every day that the lie becomes the truth.28 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Whoever you are, there is a Themis Apprenticeship for you.Read my success storywww.themis.ac.uk/meganLIVE THEMIS APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNTANCY CONSTRUCTION ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SPORT BUSINESS CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA LAND-BASED INDUSTRIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CHILDCARE AND TEACHING IT Find out where an Apprenticeship could take you today: www.themis.ac.uk/vacancies // 01282 733005 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 29

Jess Duckworth Thomas Woodburn wins Gold at WorldSkillsAdvanced Healthand Social Care Thomas Woodburn, a ThemisApprentice Jessica Advanced EngineeringDuckworth hassecured a place at Apprentice at WEC GroupWorldSkills 2017 in successfully achieved GoldAbu Dhabi for heroutstanding work at the 2015 WorldSkillswith East Lancashire UK competition final inHealth Care Trust. Birmingham.THEMIS SOCIAL MEDIA Round-up Follow Themis at Burnley College on Facebook (themis),Twitter (@themiscareers) and YouTube (@themisburnley) and check out www.themis.ac.uk/apprentices Themis Careers retweeted WEC Apprenticeship Awards Themis @Themisburnley WEC Group celebrated theIntroverts make great salespeople.Don’t avoid sales Apprenticeship jobs amazing achievements of theirjust because you’re shy.theguardian.com/small-business hard working Apprentices with a glitzy awards ceremony at the Whitehall Hotel in Darwen. Burnley College Themis Careers retweeted @BurnleyCollege Learning about stitches and how tough skin really Themis @Themisburnley is (using pig skin) #optheatrelive Themis Advanced Apprentice Warren BurridgeBrand new Themis joined his MRES Electrical colleagues and the Haigpromo video! charity to help transform 62 properties into safeCheck it out at homes for veterans in the Todmorden area. themis.ac.uk/diy-sos-big-buildwww.themis.ac.uk/apprentices30 // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers

Joining Themis in 2016 If you're hoping to join us in 2016, you’re not the only one. This year we’re continuing to form exciting relationships with local and national businesses, giving you even more opportunities to succeed in outstanding workplaces.Read on to find out a little bit more about some of the amazing 500+ businesses we’re partnered with, and who you could work for.Our strong partnership Themis is looking We began making links Newly inducted to thewith Vodafone has helped forward to a great 2016 in with this Nelson-based Themis family, Burnley-to give countless Themis partnership with B&E Boys, high-fashion clothes based online shoppingApprentices their start as the Rossendale-based manufacturer in 2013, but company Cleverboxesin telecommunications, construction and property in 2016 there will be even have already taken onsales, business and development company more opportunities for a number of Themisadministration roles. keeps going from strength Apprentices to get into this Apprentices to help their to strength. in-demand industry. company to grow.One of the world's leadingmobile communications Working with Known globally for their Apprentices atproviders, Vodafone long-established, impeccable style and Cleverboxes take onoperates in 26 countries family-run businesses quality, Mackintosh coats, customer service roles,and in partnership with like B&E Boys helps jackets and outerwear have an important aspect of thenetworks in over 55 more. us to find the ideal been providing company’s “old schoolThemis Apprentices programme placements clothes for the Royal customer serviceworking with the company for Apprentices looking Family since 1824. Now the values” ethos.help to serve 19.5 million for training and ultimately, company are expandingcustomers in the UK long-term progression inand this number is still a stable, local company. into the accessories market, FACT: The first evergrowing! meaning a large range of online purchase was of The construction industry exciting opportunities areFACT: Vodafone made is growing by the day. available for Apprentices a Sting CD, in Augustthe first ever mobile phone Get your head start in a who are keen to learncall on 1 January 1985 thriving industry with 1994 (ask your teacher).from London to their HQ in B&E Boys in 2016.Newbury. precise and unique skills in the craft of fashion manufacturing. // www.themis.ac.uk/careers // @themiscareers 31

ApprenticSeos,hWiphAapt’pslNiceaxtito?n Process1 Apply using the online application form at www.themis.ac.uk/apply Call in and chat to our Apprenticeship team Themis at Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN (Level 1) For advice and guidance on our Apprenticeship programmes, contact our Apprenticeship Team: 01282 733005 Search for live Apprenticeship job vacancies www.themis.ac.uk/vacancies2 When you’ve submitted your apprenticeship application form, a member of the Themis team will contact you to arrange an initial interview and an Apprenticeship assessment.3 Upon successful completion of your assessment the Themis team will enquire as to whether you’ve already got an employer.4 If you already have an employer a Themis Trainer Assessor will visit your employer to undertake a health and safety appraisal.If you haven’t got an employer Themis also offerthe Themis team will offer you suitable additional supportApprenticeship opportunities in your including:chosen area and potentially any areas ■ CVs and cover letters -where they feel your skills match the jobdescription. advice and guidance ■ Interview tipsThe team will arrange interviews at ■ Job search advice suggested employers. If unsuccessfulwe will contact you and provide you with and guidancefeedback and advice.5 Start your Apprenticeship! A Themis Trainer Asessor will be in touch to agree your Apprenticeship training with you and your employer.