Apprenticeship glossary

Person specification

What does Person specification mean?

The list of qualifications, skills and qualities an employer wants for a role. Match your examples to it in your application.

Personal statement
A piece of writing about yourself, your interests and why you want something. University applications use one; some apprenticeship applications ask for something similar.
Postgraduate
Study after a first degree, such as a master's. Some Level 7 apprenticeships are postgraduate level.
Practical test
A hands-on task to show your skills, often for engineering or trade roles. Williams' assessment centre includes a practical skills test.
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.
Probation period
A trial period at the start of a job, often a few months, when you and your employer check it's working out.
Procurement
Buying the goods and services an organisation needs, at the right price and quality. JLR's supply chain and procurement degree apprenticeship covers it.

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.