Apprenticeship glossary

Contract of employment

What does Contract of employment mean?

The agreement between you and your employer setting out your job, pay, hours and holiday. As an apprentice you get one like any other employee.

Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Core Skills
Skills like communication, numeracy and working with others that are built into every Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland.
Cover letter
A short letter, usually three to five paragraphs, sent with an application to explain why you want the job and what you'd bring. Write a new one for every application.
CV
Short for curriculum vitae: a one- or two-page summary of your education, experience and skills. If you're starting out, put education first.
Cyber security
Protecting computer systems and data from attack. Amazon and Barclays both list cyber security apprenticeships.
Data analyst
Someone who turns data into useful information for decisions. Deloitte, Amazon and M&S all have data analyst apprenticeships.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.