From Finance to HR: How upskilling in data redefined Sarah's career path
Data Analyst (L4) apprentice, Sarah Cornelius, shares insights into her career transition and her apprenticeship experience.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Tasha Hartigan: Breaking stereotypes as a degree apprentice at HSBC
Tasha Hartigan, a degree apprentice at HSBC, shares her journey from performing to finance, and how she aspires to be a role model for her children.
Kaplan · 9 minute read
Retraining in accountancy after almost 30 years: Adam Douglas
We caught up with Adam Douglas - a career-changer and apprentice management accountant who discovered he had dyslexia later in life.
Kaplan · 15 minute read
How to transition into a finance career with no experience
Looking to switch to finance with little experience? Here’s how you can gain qualifications, leverage your skills, and kickstart your journey.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
Are apprenticeships just for school leavers?
Apprenticeships are for everyone, regardless of age or stage in your career. Here’s why your preconceptions of apprenticeships may be wrong.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
From beauty to balance sheets: Emily’s career change
The twelfth episode of Career Goals is here and features unique career changer, Kaplan apprentice, and social media ambassador, Emily Gough.
Kaplan · 7 minute read
It’s never too late to upskill: Sarah Varley’s story
After working in the banking and finance industry for over 20 years, Sarah Varley decided to upskill and received a distinction in the Level 6 Senior Compliance and Risk Specialist apprenticeship.
Kaplan
Five ways you can get back into studying as a mature learner
Are you looking to work in finance but you’re unsure whether it’s ‘too late’ for you to start? Here are five of our tips to get back into studying as a mature learner.
Kaplan
Changing careers with IT Service Desk Analyst, Javan Stead
We recently caught up with Javan Stead, who is currently enrolled onto the Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship after working in several industries while trying to decide where he wanted his career to take him.
Kaplan · 10 min read
“Stay curious” - Julian Pietrangelo talks about his career as a data analyst
We recently caught up with Julian Pietrangelo. Julian works at UK children’s charity, Barnardo’s, and was recently awarded an impressive grade in his Data Analyst apprenticeship.
Kaplan · 10 min read
“Acknowledge it when someone is saying they want to invest in you,” Jordan Lea’s career as a Business Analyst
We recently caught up with Level 4 Business Analyst apprentice Jordan Lea. He talked all about transforming his career and the benefits of the apprenticeship towards his career aspirations.
Kaplan · 10 min read
Changing your career in finance
Every year, many people choose to move into a different field in finance for many different reasons. Here are some of our tips on how to plan a career change within the finance industry.
Kaplan