Apprenticeship glossary

Verbal reasoning test

What does Verbal reasoning test mean?

A timed online test of how well you understand and draw conclusions from written information.

Video interview
An interview over video, either live with an interviewer or recorded, where you answer questions shown on screen. KPMG's process includes video interviews.
Visa sponsorship
When an employer supports someone's application for a work visa. Many employers, including Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Williams and EY, say they can't sponsor visas for apprentices.
Welsh-medium
Taught in Welsh. In Wales you can do your apprenticeship training in Welsh or English.
Work experience
A short placement to see what a job is like, usually while you're at school or college. Employers like Williams, BAE Systems and Laing O'Rourke run work experience, and it can strengthen an application.
Workplace pension
A pension your employer pays into alongside you. Many employers list it as a benefit; Sky, for example, says it contributes up to 9%.
Young Apprenticeship
A route offered by some employers that starts while you're still at school. Rolls-Royce, for example, lists a Young Apprenticeship that starts from Year 9.

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.