Apprenticeship Interview Questions and Answers (UK)

Apprenticeship interviews are friendly, but employers want to see enthusiasm, reliability and willingness to learn.

Common questions

• Why do you want an apprenticeship rather than university?

• Why this employer and this career?

• Tell me about a time you worked well in a team.

• How will you balance work and study?

• What are your strengths?

Tips

• Use examples from school, clubs, volunteering and part-time work.

• Show that you have researched the apprenticeship standard and training provider.

• Bring questions about training, mentors and progression.

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