This week’s Sector Spotlight is on the Leisure and Sports industry. Today we hear from John Cairns who is the Rugby Development Officer with Orkney Rugby Football Club (ORFC).
 
John worked in a range of facilities and sport roles which led him to be offered the job as Rugby Development Officer.

You can see this week’s DYW Orkney ‘Jobs of the Week’ by clicking the link below.

Tip: Get creative with your job search! Check out this article in our website on different ways to search for jobs.

​This week’s Sector Spotlight is on the Leisure and Sport Industry. Today we hear from Karen Walker who is the Principal Librarian for Orkney Library and Archive.
 
Karen didn’t know what she wanted to do when she left school. She joined a Youth Opportunities Programme and was offered work in the Laing Street Library. She loved this work and continued training in her role and worked her way up the ladder.

​This week’s Sector Spotlight is on the Leisure and Sport Industry. Today we hear from Mark Jenkins who is the Chair and Programmer for West Side Cinema.
 
Mark’s career has come full circle. He has worked in cinemas, gone to university, won a Scottish BAFTA and finally he helped set up the voluntary community cinema in Stromness – West Side Cinema.

​This week’s Sector Spotlight is on the Leisure and Sport Industry. Today we hear from Joanne Bamford who is a Community Sports Officer with Orkney Islands Council.
 
Joanne has worked in Scotland and America in various sports roles before she moved to Orkney to continue her journey in the sector.

​In the last of our Sector Spotlight on Land-based industries, we hear from Ann Scott, who is the Secretary of the Orkney Agricultural Society (OAS).  The OAS Committee are responsible for the organising and running of the County Show, as well as the County Ploughing Match and Harvest Home.
 
Ann works part-time for the Orkney Business Ring as a Training Co-ordinator, alongside her voluntary position as Secretary.

​This week’s Sector Spotlight is on Land-based industries, which includes farming and the various businesses that support it.  Today we here from Madeleine Brady who is a Vet with Northvet.
 
Madeleine trained to be a vet straight out of school in her native Australia.  After she qualified, she worked for a couple of years in Australia before heading off on her travels which saw her spending two years working around the UK.  After being in Orkney in 2016, she decided to move back earlier this year.

You can see this week’s DYW Orkney ‘Jobs of the Week’ by clicking the link below.
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Tip: The Orkney Employment Consultancy can help you find a job and has useful resources - click here to go to visit their website.

This week’s Sector Spotlight is on Land-based industries, which includes farming and the various businesses that support it.  Today we hear from Kerry Omand who is a Regional Policy Advisor for NFU Scotland and a Farmer.
 
Kerry began her career working the care sector before going back to farming and taking on her role with NFU Scotland.  Last year, Kerry was awarded the Young Livestock Ambassador Award at the Royal Highland Show and she writes a monthly column, ‘Kerry on Farming’ in The Orcadian.

Exam results will be published on Tuesday 6 August 2019, and if your results are not what you expected, don’t panic you still have options – and there are experts on hand to help you navigate the next part of your journey.
 
From 8am on Tuesday 6 August, a dedicated Exam Results Helpline from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will be running with Careers Advisers waiting to answer calls and offer advice, information and support to young people and their parents.
 
You can call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.  It will be open from 8am-8pm on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August, then 9am-5pm on weekdays from Thursday 8 to Wednesday 14 August 2019.
 
If you’d rather speak to a familiar face, on Tuesday 6 August, Findlay will be holding an exam results drop-in session at Stromness Academy between 10am and 3pm while Karen will be in the KGS between 9am-3pm.
 
You can also speak to Careers Advisers at the SDS Careers Centre in Kirkwall.  You can either drop into the centre or give them a call on 01856 872 460 to make an appointment.
 
You can find further advice on My World of Work. 

This week’s Sector Spotlight is on Land-based industries.  This includes those who work in farming and the various industries and businesses that support it.
 
Today, we hear from Lindsay Grant who is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with Northvet.  Lindsay always knew she wanted to work with animals and started with Northvet on a work placement while still at school.  This led to a Saturday job and, after leaving school, training to be a Vet Nurse and a full-time job with the business.  In addition to this, Lindsay runs dog grooming business Hair Off The Dog from home.

Next week, pupils across Scotland will receive their exam results.  For many their next step will depend on the results they achieve and it can be disheartening if the outcome is not what they had hoped for.
 
When you’re young, it can seem that those older than you had an easy journey from school to their current job.  However, this is not always (if ever) the case.  Many people leave school with no clear idea about what they want to do next, and if they do they may not necessarily end up in that job.

You can see this week’s DYW Orkney ‘Jobs of the Week’ by clicking the link below.
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Tip: At the end of your interview, ask at least two questions. This shows your interest in the role and the company.

In the next post in our Sector Spotlight on Health and Beauty, we hear from Keri Brandish who is a self-employed Hairdresser at The Peedie Salon, and Lecturer in Hairdressing (Course Lead) at Orkney College UHI.
 
Keri discovered a love for hairdressing while undertaking a Skills for Work course while still at school.  At 16, she secured a job with a salon where she worked while also undertaking training south through block release.  Throughout her career, Keri has undertaken different training and qualifications, developed her skills and taken on new challenges, which led her to becoming a Lecturer at Orkney College, which she now does alongside her hairdressing.
 
Here, Keri tells her a bit about both of her roles.

Here are this week's Jobs of the Week, which include a range of seasonal, part-time and permanent opportunities.  You can check out the latest vacancies, including how and where to apply by clicking on the link below.

​If you would like to learn more about the range of careers available within different industries in Orkney, we have a 'Careers In...' section on our website that you should check out.

​As we continue our Sector Spotlight on the Health and Beauty industry in Orkney, we have spoken to Inga Cooper who owns Image, and is a Beauty Therapist and Body Piercer.
 
Inga’s interest in beauty therapy started with painting nails at two years old, she then trained as a Beauty Therapist and set up her own business from home before working on cruise ships.  She then got the chance to take over an existing business in Orkney, which she now runs.

​In today’s Sector Spotlight on Health and Beauty we hear from Kirsten Sinclair, who is a Podiatrist and business owner.
 
After school, Kirsten studied Podiatry in Edinburgh and once qualified, worked for NHS Orkney.  After starting her family and not wanting to return to work full-time, she set up her own business which gave her the freedom to fit work around her family’s needs.  Now that her children are older, Kirsten has been able to focus on growing her business and recently opened the Hygge Clinic, which offers a variety of therapies including podiatry, sports therapy and counselling.

This week's Sector Spotlight is on Health and Beauty.  In the first of our interviews, we have spoken to Carol Evans, a Skincare Formulator and the Owner of Orkney Organics. Her career journey has included working in shops, an office, a local jewellery firm and working with people with learning disabilities. Carol turned a lifetime interest in organic skincare into her own business.

The Orkney International Science Festival are looking for young people to join their team of volunteers at this year’s Family Day.  Held on Saturday 7 September 2019, at Kirkwall Grammar School, the Family Day is a highlight of the annual festival and offers fun activities for all ages to try.

The festival committee are looking for volunteers to help out on the day in various roles.  You can either help with general tasks; by supporting particular activities or helping the team serving refreshments.
 
Joan Mackie, who is organising the Family Day, said:  “At last year’s festival, we welcomed a number of young people as helpers and facilitators of events for the Year of Young People.  They were a great addition to our team, so this year we are looking for more young people to help out, particularly at the Family Day.
 
“There are a range of volunteering opportunities available which suit a variety of interests and skill sets.  We would welcome any young person who is interested in helping out and developing their skills by volunteering with us.  You don’t need to have an interest in science, we are just looking for enthusiastic people to help us on the day.”
 
Volunteers will need to be aged 16 years and over and training will be given.  Anyone volunteering must be available from 10am-4pm on Saturday 7 September 2019.
 
If you are interested in helping out at this year’s Family Fun Day, please contact Joan.Mackie@btinternet.com.
 
For more information on the Orkney International Science Festival visit their website, here.

​As part of our Sector Spotlight on NHS Orkney, we spoke to Rhiannon Phillips who is a Primary Care Facilitator.  After completing an HNC in Business Management, she struggled to get a job due to lack of experience, however working for the Admin Bank at NHS Orkney led to a full-time role and opportunities to develop herself further through work-based learning.

Here are this week's Jobs of the Week, which include a few opportunity for part-time work, or flexible hours to fit in with your other commitments.  You can check out the jobs, including where and how to apply, at the link below.

If you're updating your CV to apply for a job, you may be struggling to write a personal statement.  You can find some useful advice, here.

​As part of our Sector Spotlight on NHS Orkney, we spoke to Sarah Rendall, Facilities Support Officer.  Sarah started her NHS career with a Relief position on the Switchboard, this lead to a chance to take on an Admin role before she moved into Facilities and her current role.

As part of our Sector Spotlight on NHS Orkney, we have spoken to Karen Spence, Public Health Administration Manager.  Karen joined NHS Orkney in 2010 in a role in the Switchboard.  She has undertake various roles in the organisation, developing her skills and undertaking additional qualifications.  She is currently studying for a Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management.

​As part of our Sector Spotlight on NHS Orkney, we have spoken to Martha Gill, who is a Community Island Nurse.  Originally from Australia, Martha undertook her BA Nursing in Glasgow before returning to Australia where she undertook a variety of roles within home care and Primary Care, which is community based, while also undertaking a post-graduate qualification in Nursing Practice.  She then moved to Orkney to undertake her current role.

​As part of our Sector Spotlight on NHS Orkney, we have spoken to Angus Rafferty who is a Recruitment Officer.  After completing a degree in Applied Geology, Angus moved to Orkney and began working with NHS Orkney as an Administration Assistant.  He then completed a Modern Apprenticeship through Orkney College UHI, before moving into his current role.