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We provide practical guidance on the various steps taken to secure employment with an apprenticeship program provider. Not only is our preparation course appropriate for the popular ESB Apprenticeships, it is also appropriate for many other apprenticeship competitions such as Aer Lingus, Atlantic Aviation Group, Bord na Mona, Bus Éireann, Gas Networks Ireland, Iarnrod Eireann as well as hundreds of other private company apprenticeship competitions.
The course provides in-depth tuition on each possible step of the apprenticeship employment process, including: researching the role, where & how to apply, CVs & application forms, aptitude / psychometric tests and interviews (formal competency based & informal).
Please Note: Applying for a Career Services preparation course is not applying for an apprenticeship. Career Services is a private company that helps people to prepare for entrance exams and interviews and bears no association or influence with the organisations mentioned on this website. Our course is not mandatory it is optional.
Obviously, our primary objective is to help our students attain their desired apprenticeship but equally we place
strong emphasis on our students’ self-development. Aside from the value of our preparation course for the upcoming recruitment campaigns, our courses have far reaching benefits as they provide students with skills that can be applied to various job applications in the future, including life-long interview skills. These skills will last a lifetime.
2023 ESB Apprenticeships
The ESB Electrical Apprenticeship Programme will open again in March 2023 according to the ESB website.
A full list of eligibility criteria can be found on the official ESB website.
The selection process usually involves aptitude tests and an interview.
Preparing for the ESB Aptitude Tests & Interview
Our preparation courses help you to prepare for the aptitude tests used in various apprenticeship competitions including the ESB apprenticeship campaign. Our courses cover all of the aptitude test types as well as the structured interview. This is a competitive and popular apprenticeship opportunity and our courses give you the tools you need to succeed in the selection process. We have a proven track record with over 30 years of assessment industry experience. Our popular preparation courses are now available to book.
IMPORTANT: Please note that based on previous competitions eligible candidates that apply will receive an invitation via email to complete online aptitude tests. They are then usually given 5 days in which to complete the tests. Anyone interested in our preparation course is thus advised to undertake their preparation course before submitting an application. Anyone not interested in preparation can of course apply at any time once applications open. Our courses are optional.
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Gas Networks Ireland applications opened in 2022 for the following crafts:
> Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
> Electrical Instrumentation
> Plumbing
The deadline for applications was Monday 25th April 2022.
Full details can be found on the Gas Networks Ireland website
Candidates are required to undertake aptitude tests as part of this apprenticeship competitions. Our preparation courses help candidates prepare for the kinds of aptitude tests and interviews used in these apprenticeship programmes for the selection process and give candidates the best chance at success.
Important: After submitting an application candidates were given 5 days to complete the official online aptitude tests. Keep this in mind if you are considering preparation.
2022 Apprenticeship Programme
eir Telecommunications Field Technician Apprentice
Closing date for applications 14th November 2022. (as per eir website)
Full list of requirements can be found here on the eir website
Bus Éireann sought to recruit apprentice heavy vehicle mechanics.
These apprenticeship positions are open to both female and male candidates.
Deadline for applications was 31st March 2022.
More information and applications can be found here on the official: Bus Éireann website.
Apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern public service vehicles.
Candidates are generally required to undertake aptitude tests as part of these kinds of apprenticeship competitions. Our preparation courses help candidates prepare for the kinds of aptitude tests and interviews used in these apprenticeship programmes for the selection process and give candidates the best chance at success.
2022 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
The Atlantic Aviation Group apprenticeship opened their applications on Monday, March 21st 2022.
Deadline for applications was May 16th 2022.
Completion of this Apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting growth industry.
More information can be found on the Atlantic Aviation Group website.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Aer Lingus Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Apprenticeship online applications closed on 19th June 2022
The Aer Lingus Apprenticeship is a 4-year programme in conjunction with SOLAS and DIT which allows successful apprentices to become fully qualified aircraft engineers once they have completed all phases.
Full list of eligibility criteria and further information can be found here on the Aer Lingus website
Preparing for the Assessments
Eligible candidates that submitted an application in the last recruitment campaign were required to undertake psychometric assessments / aptitude tests as part of the selection process. Our Apprenticeship Online Course is the perfect preparatory course for these kinds of apprenticeship assessments and includes an interview workbook. Take your apprenticeship aptitude tests with confidence
2022 Irish Rail Apprenticeship Campaign
Irish Rail opened applications for their Apprenticeship Programme on Mon 25th April 2022 across three trades:
- Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Apprentice Fitter
- Apprentice Electrician
Deadline for applications was Monday the 9th May 2022.
Each candidate is usually required to undertake aptitude tests and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview purposes.
More information and application details can be found on the official Irish Rail website.
Our courses are also relevant for apprenticeships and aptitude tests used by hundreds of private companies including Liebherr, Johnson & Johnson as well as many others.
Important: Applying for a Career Services preparation course is not applying for an apprenticeship. Career Services is a private education company that helps people to prepare for entrance exams and interviews and bears no association or influence with the organisations mentioned on this website.
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