For Jobs of the Week this Thursday 27 April, we have a variety of jobs including an Apprentice Plumber at Steven R Paterson Ltd, a Seasonal Car Hire Operative with Drive Orkney, a Customer Experience Advisor with Santander and many others.
 
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Have you ever heard of the Planning for the Future programme developed by Developing the Young Workforce Orkney and Skills Development Scotland?
 
It is a programme that has been designed to help you develop your Career Management Skills and plan what you want to do after you leave school.  It will help you with writing a CV, applying for a college course, apprenticeship or job and, preparing for an interview.  You will need these skills throughout your working life, so even if you are still studying, have a job or apprenticeships, the information in this programme will benefit you in the future. Some of the information is aimed at school pupils but, it will also be useful to anyone who has already left school and is looking for a job or applying to college. You can find our more here. 

For Jobs of the Week this Thursday 20 April, we have a variety of jobs in the hospitality industry including one at The Lynnfield Hotel, Ayre Hotel, Orkney Brewery, Judith Glue and The Real Food Cafe along with two apprenticeships, one at R Clouston Ltd as an Apprentice Joiner and one as a Trainee Engineer with SSE and many others.
 
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A seasonal job is great for gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life. If you are a student returning home for summer and looking for some work or fancy a career change, why not have a look at the various vacancies within our wonderful Hospitality industry?

In our final Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, we hear from Lynne Nicolson who is Team Manager in the Adult and All Age Learning Disabilities Social Work Team.
 
Lynne left school at the end of sixth year and went south to study nursing.  After qualifying, she returned to Orkney and had children.  While her family were young she undertook a variety of jobs before deciding that she wanted to work with the elderly, which led to roles within care homes and homecare.  Lynne then made the move to Social Work, becoming a Student Social Worker and undertaking her degree while working.  Being able to able to gain qualifications while working, with the support of her employer and colleagues, has enabled Lynne to develop further and progress to her current role.

Continuing our Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, today we hear from Ellie Newlands, who is a Cook Supervisor at Papdale Primary School.
 
After time working in a busy restaurant, Ellie started her career in the school kitchens as a relief worker, filling in if someone was off ill.  After completing mandatory food hygiene qualifications at Orkney College UHI – which was a requirement to be able to get a cook’s position in school meals, Ellie started a full-time post as Assistant Cook before progressing to her current role.  Alongside this, she has also achieved her NHC in Cookery.

For Jobs of the Week this Thursday 13 April, we have a variety of jobs including a Seasonal position with the Orkney Archaeology Society, a Seasonal Housekeeper position with The Kirkwall Hotel, a Painter Apprenticeship with Kenneth C. Findlay & sons Ltd, an Apprentice Mechanic with Quoyloo Garage and many others.
 
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How do you research an employer? Skills Development Scotland have a handy tutorial here.

In today’s Sector Spotlight, we hear from Mark Coleman who is an Environmental Health Officer (Commercial) and Lead Food Officer with Orkney Islands Council.
 
Mark qualified with a degree in Environmental Health, while there are multiple disciplines within this area, he has always specialised in food and health and safety.  During his career has worked for local Authorities in Scotland and England, supermarket chains and has been a consultant in Health and Safety.

In our second Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, we hear from Cheryl Moar who is an Administrative Assistant with Orkney Islands Council.
 
After leaving school at 16, Cheryl went straight into employment as she knew she didn’t want to live away from Orkney.  She worked in various jobs before getting married and having children.  After 12 years in her previous job, she was ready for a change and moved into her current role with Orkney Islands Council, which has given her the opportunity to develop her skills and gain additional qualifications.

Our Sector Spotlight campaign has returned for the Easter holidays, and this week we are shining a light on some of the jobs available with Orkney Islands Council.
 
In the first, we hear from Steven Poke who is a Building Standards Service Manager with the OIC.
 
After completing his sixth year at Stromness Academy, Steven undertook a construction-based degree at university.  He returned to Orkney after graduation and undertook a temporary role within the Economic Development team at the council.  After taking time out to travel, he secured a role as a Building Control/Planning Technician with the OIC and has progressed to his current role, undertaking continuous professional development and gaining additional qualifications along the way. 

 For Jobs of the Week this Thursday 6 April, we have a variety of jobs including a Seasonal position with the Orkney Archaeology Society, a Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship with Kenneth C. Findlay & sons Ltd, an ICT Support Technician at Orkney College UHI, Removal and Delivery Porters (two posts) with McAdie & Reeve Ltd and many others.
 
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Are you applying for your first job or do you struggle with the jargon in job applications? We have a handy 'Jargon Buster' on the DYW Orkney website, view it here.