A piece of writing about yourself, your interests and why you want something. University applications use one; some apprenticeship applications ask for something similar.
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
A trial period at the start of a job, often a few months, when you and your employer check it's working out.
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.