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Jobs of the Week - 27 June 2019

27/6/2019

 
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You can view our latest Jobs of the Week by clicking on the link below.  There are a couple of seasonal jobs this week which may suit a school pupil or student looking for a summer job.

Wondering how to get experience that can boost your confidence, build your CV and impress at an interview? Check out this article on this website which outlines 10 Ways to get Experience.

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Jobs of the Week - 20 June 2019

20/6/2019

 
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Are you looking for a new job, well check out our Jobs of the Week.  You can see what jobs are available, and where to apply by clicking on the link below.

Writing your first CV and not sure you have anything to add that will make you stand out?  Think:  Were you a captain of a team? Did you coordinate something complicated? Did you plan a backpacking trip?  All of these unique skills are worth highlighting!

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What can a Work Placement do for you?

17/6/2019

 
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Recently, we have been working with the local schools to support senior pupils in identifying and securing work placements.

This has been a really interesting experience, and has been a great chance for us to learn more about the career ambitions of some of our local young people.  Speaking to them, it’s clear that while some of them have a very definite idea about their preferred career destination, others are still exploring the options available to them.


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Jobs of the Week - 13 June 2019

13/6/2019

 
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Our latest 'Jobs of the Week' have been published.  You can see what jobs are available, along with details of how to apply at the below link.

Want to research an employer before applying for a job or attending an interview, but not sure how to go about it? Skills Development Scotland have a handy tutorial, here.


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Jobs of the Week - 6 June 2019

6/6/2019

 
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You can view this week's 'Jobs of the Week' by clicking on the button below.

On this website, we have some interview dos and don'ts - check them out here.

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No Wrong Path Campaign

5/6/2019

 
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The 'No Wrong Path' campaign was started by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow in 2017. The campaign runs on the day the Scottish exam results are released and aims to highlight that many people in interesting jobs didn't necessarily take a straight, obvious or traditional path to get there.



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Customer Connection Workshop for School Pupils

3/6/2019

 
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Are you a school pupil aged 14 years and over who is interested in developing some customer care skills to help you in your part-time job?

​If so, Business Gateway are hosting a FREE Customer Connection Workshop for school pupils to help them develop the vital customer care skills that employers are looking for.


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    • Careers in... >
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      • Food & Drink Production
      • Health & Social Care
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      • Retail
      • Tourism & Hospitality
    • My Options >
      • Apprenticeships
      • College
      • University
      • Employment
      • Planning for the Future >
        • Making Decisions
        • Your Options
        • Finding and Getting a Job
      • Your Next Steps
    • Get Hired >
      • The CV
      • The Job Application
      • The Job Interview
    • Stand out from the crowd >
      • 10 Ways to get Experience
      • Make the Most of Your Work Experience
      • Get Creative
    • Work Placements
    • Employment Rights
  • Employers
    • Get Involved
    • Activity Planner
    • Employer Testimonials
    • Ways to Engage
    • Apprenticeships
    • Hire a young person
    • Young Person's Guarantee
    • Funding and Support
  • Education
    • Marketplace for Education
  • Parents
    • Discovering their career options
    • Choosing their next steps
    • Getting their first job
    • Unlocking their potential
  • Latest News
    • #NoWrongPath
    • Orkney Careers Fair 2024
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