This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Engineer with Cooke Aquaculture, an Admin Assistant at Orkney Office Supplies, a Retail Sales Assistant at Sinclair Office Supplies, a Kitchen Assistant at The Willows Coffee Shop and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
What are your strengths and weaknessess' interview question - Here is a great article to help you prepare - https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/greatest-strengths-and-weaknesses
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This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include four Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care within the OIC, Seasonal Positions at the Orkney Brewery, a Partsperson at Orkney Factors Ltd, Various positions at The Foveran and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
In an interview your body language counts! Make sure you sit up straight, make eye contact, smile and don't fidget.

​A Nuffield Research placement opportunity is being offered this summer with an organisation based in Orkney, and interested school pupils are invited to submit their applications now.
 
Nuffield Research Placements are supervised but independent research projects that are undertaken in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) area.  They take place over the summer after S5 and involve online activities and a placement with a local employer.
 
The opportunity is open to pupils who are currently in S5 and meet the qualifying criteria.  There is no cost for taking part in the placement, with travel costs being reimbursed and a £200 bursary available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
 
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 March 2022.  For more details, speak to your Guidance Teacher, visit:  https://www.stem.org.uk/nuffield-research-placements or read the information leaflet available at the link below.

This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Apprentice Joiner at DH Construction, a Trainee Office Machine Service Engineer at Orkney Office Supplies, a Receptionist at The Lynnfield Hotel, Net Washing Technicians at Cooke Aquaculture and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
What questions should I ask at the end of my interview? Read this blog piece for some ideas: https://biginterview.com/blog/2011/08/best-questions-to-ask-end-interview.html
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Our latest Jobs of the Week are now available to view via the link below.

This week, we have seasonal jobs with The Foveran Restaurant, the Kirkwall Bay Touring Park and Orkney Business Ring Labour Agency.  There is also an apprenticeship opportunity with National Oilwell Varco at Flotta as an Admin and Finance Assistant.  You can find more details, including how and where to apply, by clicking on the link below.

Wondering how to get experience that can boost your confidence, build your CV and impress at an interview? Check out this article on DYW Orkney's website which details 10 ways to get experience, here.

​This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include four Modern Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care with the OIC, a Trainee Auctioneer at Orkney Auction Mart, a Part & Full-time Kitchen Porter and a Receptionist role at The Lynnfield Hotel, Seasonal Front of House Staff at Emily’s Tea Room in Hoy and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for, look at the person specification and make improvements to your CV.

Are you a parent or carer who would like to learn more about apprenticeships and how they can support your child to develop skills and gain a qualification, while working?
 
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Skills Development Scotland are hosting a webinar for parents and carers to help them learn how an apprenticeship can open the door on a wide range of carers.
 
The webinar will be held on Thursday 10 March, 6.30pm-7.15pm and at it you will hear from Careers Advisers about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.
 
To learn more and reserve your space, click here.

Are you an employer who would like to develop your workforce and build the skills that you need now for a sustainable business?

​Throughout Scottish Apprenticeship Week (Monday 7 – Friday 11 March), Developing the Young Workforce and Skills Development Scotland are working in partnership to deliver a series of webinar to help employers learn more about apprenticeships.