Apprenticeship glossary

Offer letter

What does Offer letter mean?

The written job offer an employer sends you. Read it carefully, especially any conditions such as grades you need to get.

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Conditional offer
A job offer that depends on something, usually getting certain exam grades. If you miss the condition, the employer may withdraw the offer.
Feedback
Comments from an employer on why your application or interview wasn't successful. It's worth asking for, because it helps your next application.
Predicted grades
The grades your teachers expect you to get. Employers and universities may make offers based on them, which then depend on you getting those grades.
Results day
The day exam results come out. If an apprenticeship offer depends on your grades, it's the day the employer checks them.
Ofsted
The inspectorate for education and training in England, including apprenticeship training. EY says Ofsted rates its Level 7 apprenticeships outstanding.
On-the-job training
Learning by doing your actual job, alongside experienced colleagues. It makes up most of an apprenticeship.

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