Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday.

This week we have a pair of appenticeship opportunities from Alfred Flett Ltd. for anyone wanting to get into Joinery, alongside seasonal vacancies from the Picky Centre for Campsite Wardens, a variety of positions available at The Foveran, and an opening at Image Orkney to join their team as a Receptionist and Salon Assistant while their current receptionist goes on maternity leave, and more. Image have put together a video to go along with their vacancy posting, which is well worth a watch if you haven't seen it already!

To view more details about the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your CV can be tailored to the job you're applying to. Read carefully through any documents the employer may have provided on the job listing, and make any improvements to your CV as you see fit. However, don't be tempted to lie! You're likely to be caught out, especially at the interview stage.

It's that time of the week again!

This week we've shortlisted a good number of seasonal and apprenticeship/training opportunities - R S Rendall are looking to take on an Apprentice Stonemason, R Clouston Ltd. are advertising for an Apprentice Joiner, and X-Academy have opened an exciting gateway into the energy industry for a university leaver, regardless of your degree subject. NHS Orkney's posting for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician is also closing soon, so get your applications in quickly if you're interested.

To view the full list of jobs we've collected for this week, click on the button below.

There are a great variety of apprenticeships you can undertake across many different industries - they're not just for the trades! Some different areas you can apprentice in include social services, IT, life sciences, business and administration, and many more. Check out apprenticeships.scot for more information.

A series of webinars focused on skills and workforce planning are currently available to support small businesses and employers.

Skills Development Scotland are currently running a series of free webinars which focus on skills development and workforce planning.  During these sessions, employers will be able to hear from speakers who will share their insights and knowledge on a range of topics that will help their business and workforce flourish.

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

Our features this week include a summer seasonal opening (April-October) with Golder Orkney as a Landscape Operative, an opportunity to join Howdens as a Kitchen Sales Designer with full training provided, and a variety of part-time night shift vacancies at Tesco, and more.
Be aware that Tesco have listed a fair few openings with varying hours, shift windows and closing dates, so if you're interested, make sure to have a look at all of them to determine which posting best fits your schedule.

To find out more about the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

During a job interview your presentation matters, right down to what you wear on the day and the body language you use. My World of Work has a great guide on how to dress for a job interview, which can be found here.

It's Thursday, which means it's time for Jobs of the Week again!

This week we've featured a trainee opportunity with NHS Orkney, a number of hospitality jobs around Orkney (including on Hoy), a software development vacancy from Kyloe and an opening at the Ship of Fools Gallery in Kirkwall to handle PR, sales and cleaning, which would suit someone with an interest in the arts.

To find out more about the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your experience doesn't need to come from a full-time, paid job. You can gain valuable transferrable skills from things like placements, internships, relief work, volunteering, clubs, sports, and hobbies.

Are you a parent or carer supporting a child to make their senior phase option choices?

Skills Development Scotland and National Parent Forum Scotland are hosting a joint webinar to help you learn more about how your child can get a head-start on their career with a Foundation Apprenticeship.

This session will be held on Thursday 22 February 2024 between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.  It is aimed at parents or carers whose child is making subject choices for S5 and S6.  At this session you will:

• Find out how Foundation Apprenticeships work and where they can lead to – from a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship to college, university, or employment.
• Hear parent and teacher perspectives of the benefits of Foundation Apprenticeships as they share their own experiences and advice.
• Get information on support available and how to apply for a Foundation Apprenticeship.

To support accessibility, this webinar will be recorded and British Sign Language translation available.

Find out more and sign up for the webinar here.

It's Thursday, and Jobs of the Week are now live!

This week we're featuring vacancies from Tesco and the Co-op, alongside an opening to join UHI Orkney as a Secretary, Waiting Staff at the Orkney Brewery, and an opportunity from Leviathan International to join their team in Stromness manufacturing a variety of high-quality products. If you're into sewing or textile crafts, this may be worth applying for!

For more information on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

As a young or inexperienced worker, it can often be hard to give examples of why you have a certain strength or skill. Don't be afraid to write down something that sounds mundane, like planning a weekend away or joining a school committee, because it could very well be a valid example!