Use your own email address rather than your school one to ensure you have continued access to messages.

Try not to create more than one account as you may not remember several usernames and passwords. Having several accounts would make it difficult for you to manage your job applications.

If you've forgotten your username, you can request a reminder.

If you've forgotten your password, you can request a temporary password.

If you’ve forgotten both, contact nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk.

You can find out more information about the types of Apprenticeship available in the 'Apprenticeships' section of www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

You can get help from a range of advisors (including school, Connexions, Nextstep, JobCentre Plus) to assist your decision and provide guidance on your choice of Apprenticeship.

Still stuck? Apprentices past and present will be happy to help you find the right Apprenticeship. More details are available on www.horsesmouth.co.uk.

Be honest about your qualifications and experience. List all your employment and experience to date, including work placement weeks.

If a job’s outside your local area, check out your daily travel options before you apply. Is it commutable and affordable? How would you get there?

Update your voicemail greeting on your mobile to ensure it’s appropriate and businesslike.

Don't limit yourself to one application. With Apprenticeship vacancies you can apply for multiple vacancies at one time.

When you complete an application form, it contains the email address and phone number you registered.

Before starting an application, make sure these details are correct.

Your application has only been sent when you've confirmed and selected 'Send'.

Saving the application will create a draft copy in your 'Unsent' section of 'Manage applications', but this will not automatically send the application.

Check that the application has moved to the 'Sent applications' section of 'Manage applications'.

After you complete your first application in Apprenticeship vacancies, all the information is saved for use in future applications.

Most of this information will still be relevant to your future application, for example your education history and work experience. However, it's good practice to ensure your application is relevant to the vacancy you're applying for.

If you're not successful with your application, keep applying and don't take it personally. Competition can be strong for Apprenticeships in certain sectors. There are plenty of Apprenticeship opportunities being added to the system all of the time. Don't limit yourself to one application.