Should I include my apprenticeship on my CV

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I recently left my apprenticeship after 2 months as I realised an office job just isn’t for me. I’m now applying for some part time jobs while I figure out my next path. Should I include my apprenticeship on my cv? I’m thinking no because it’s so short term and it’s not relevant to the jobs I’m applying for but also will I be asked about the gap on my cv?

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Reply 1

DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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by Lostfishh

I recently left my apprenticeship after 2 months as I realised an office job just isn’t for me. I’m now applying for some part time jobs while I figure out my next path. Should I include my apprenticeship on my cv? I’m thinking no because it’s so short term and it’s not relevant to the jobs I’m applying for but also will I be asked about the gap on my cv?

You will potentially be asked about the gap, yes. However, simply saying that you started an apprenticeship before realising that an office job wasn't for you is a perfectly reasonable response.

The other approach would be to include it on your CV (however irrelevant) just to answer that question prior to interview. By that, I mean that you could mention the apprenticeship but specify the dates as "January 2025 - February 2025 (left after change in career goals)", or something like that.

Either approach is perfectly fine (assuming that the part-time jobs you're applying for are not also office-based!).

Reply 2

carlbidwell

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Original post

by Lostfishh

I recently left my apprenticeship after 2 months as I realised an office job just isn’t for me. I’m now applying for some part time jobs while I figure out my next path. Should I include my apprenticeship on my cv? I’m thinking no because it’s so short term and it’s not relevant to the jobs I’m applying for but also will I be asked about the gap on my cv?

If it’s only 2 months and not relevant, it’s fine to leave it off your CV. You can focus on skills or experience that match the jobs you’re applying for. If asked about the gap, just be honest and say you were exploring your career direction. https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/

Reply 3

Bookworm784

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Original post

by Lostfishh

I recently left my apprenticeship after 2 months as I realised an office job just isn’t for me. I’m now applying for some part time jobs while I figure out my next path. Should I include my apprenticeship on my cv? I’m thinking no because it’s so short term and it’s not relevant to the jobs I’m applying for but also will I be asked about the gap on my cv?

You don't need to show it as an apprenticeship - just show it as work. It means you have some work experience on your CV.

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