Earlier this month, the Royal Navy visited two of our secondary schools to deliver their ‘Ready Steady Cook’ workshops and a Catering Services careers presentation.
 
At Stromness Academy they worked with the school’s Home Economics department, while at Kirkwall Grammar School they teamed up with the Home Economics department and the school’s Duke of Edinburgh team.
 
During the visit, pupils heard a presentation about careers across the Royal Navy and also got an insight into working on a submarine, with a virtual tour.
 
They then had the opportunity to cook a meal, with pupils at Stromness Academy making Chicken Kiev with fondant potatoes and pavlova, while the Kirkwall Grammar School pupils made burger and chips, followed by sticky toffee pudding.
 
There was a bit of friendly rivalry between pupils, but a fun time was had by everyone – and best of all they got to enjoy the meal they cooked.
 
Over the next few months, the Royal Navy are offering a series of virtual sessions looking a life in the Royal Navy.  These sessions will let you hear first hand from Sailors and Marines, speak to expert recruiters and get an introduction to careers with the navy.  For more information, visit here.

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This week the Evie Primary School are advertising a Support for Learning Assistant vacancy, Judith Glue are looking for Cafe Assistants, Isbister Bros. have an opening for a Shop and Post Office worker, and more!

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Did you know? Graduate Apprenticeships allow you to gain a fully funded degree up to Honours or Masters level while on the job. This is a great way to kickstart your career, but be mindful that spaces are often highly competitive! To find out more, visit apprenticeships.scot.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include an opportunity at SSE to undertake an apprenticeship and train as a Site Construction Manager, a vacancy with J Croy Flooring for a Labourer, and an opening at OHAL for a Customer Services Assistant! Cooke Scotland are also looking for Processors at their factory in Hatston.

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When writing a personal statement, think of the job you're applying for as well as the values of the company. Let them know who you are, what you can offer to them, and your career progression goals if you do land the job. Aim to keep it 150 words at maximum.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week the Orkney Library and Archive are looking for a Mobile Library Driver, Skerryvore Practice are seeking a Medical Secretary for 12-month maternity cover, Highlands and Islands Airports are recruiting for an Air Traffic Services Operational Assistant, and more!

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If you're struggling to fill out an application form, we're here to help! Check out the guide on our website here, or on My World of Work here for more information.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include part-time vacancies at the Barrier View Cafe, the Linen Cupboard, J & S Allan and the Lynnfield Hotel, and more!

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Asking questions at the end of a job interview is a great way to make yourself stand out from other applicants, and interviewers will often expect them. If you're having trouble thinking of questions to ask, you can research the company online, or have a look at this blog post for ideas.