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Jobs of the Week - 28 November 2019

28/11/2019

 
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Our Jobs of the Week is now available to view and can be accessed by clicking the link below.

This week there are a variety of part time and full time jobs including roles in Flotta at the Oil Terminal and the Ring of Brodgar.

Never stop learning! Attend short courses, evening classes and training sessions to improve your skill set. Some useful places to start looking are the Orkney Islands Council, Orkney College UHI and Business Gateway websites.

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Jobs of the Week - 21 November 2019

21/11/2019

 
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Our Jobs of the Week is now available to view and can be accessed by clicking the link below.

This week there are a variety of part time and full time jobs including  roles in the Social Care Sector with a variety of employers. 

When you write your personal statement, think of the job you are applying for and answer the questions: Who are you? What can you offer? What are your career goals? Also, try to keep to a maximum of 150 words.

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Connecting with your Future Workforce

20/11/2019

 
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​Developing the Young Workforce Orkney are hosting a Lunch and Learn event on Thursday 5 December 2019, 12.30pm-2pm at the Kirkwall & St Ola Community Centre.
 
'Connecting with you Future Workforce' is a FREE event and will be a chance for businesses and individuals to learn about two online tools which will make it easier for them to connect with schools and colleges.


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'A Day in the Life' gives insight into careers

19/11/2019

 
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Following a successful event last year, NHS Orkney in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney, held a ‘Day in the Life’ event at The Balfour on Friday 15 November. These events help young people learn more about the range of health and social care careers that are available with NHS Orkney.​

The ‘Day in the Life’ event was open to interested pupils from S3-S6 at secondary schools throughout Orkney.


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Vacancy: (Assistant) Fishery OFficer

19/11/2019

 
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​A really great opportunity is currently available for someone to join Marine Scotland as a Modern Apprentice Assistant Fishery Officer.
 
This vacancy, which will be based in Kirkwall, offers the successful applicant an opportunity to gain on-the-job training and qualifications, with the opportunity to progress further within the organisation once they have completed their Modern Apprenticeship.  As well as providing administrative support to the rest of the team, there will be an opportunity to assist the Senior Fishery Officer/Fishery Officer with inspection duties on the pier and on board fishing vessels.


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Careers Event

18/11/2019

 
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We teamed up with Skills Development Scotland at the weekend to attend a careers fair for local young people who are, or have been, care experienced.
 
The event was organised by the Children and Families Team at Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) and was a chance for young people to meet employers in a relaxed and informal environment and learn more about some of the different jobs that are available with businesses in Orkney.  SDS and ourselves provided information about career management skills, CV writing and information on the different learning and training pathways available.


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A Job for Everybody - Harry's Story

15/11/2019

 
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​The final video we are sharing this week as part of the A Job for Everybody campaign features Harry, who tells us how he secured a job at Sunnybrae as a Kitchen Assistant.
 
In this video we hear from Harry and his manager, Sally.  They tell us a bit about what Harry does in his role, how the Employment Support team helped him secure employment and the positive impact working has on him.


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A Job for Everybody - Eric's Story

14/11/2019

 
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​We are sharing a second video today as part of the national DYW Scotland campaign, A Job for Everybody.

This social media campaign - which runs from Monday 11-Friday 15 November - has been set up to show the barriers that some people can face when it comes to getting a job.  These include those relating to disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.


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Jobs of the Week - 14 November 2019

14/11/2019

 
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Our Jobs of the Week is now available to view and can be accessed by clicking the link below.

This week's vacancies include a Modern Apprenticeship with the Scottish Government, Administration roles with some local firms and an opportunity to work from home as a Sales Consultant with the Body Shop.

Do you need help preparing for the "what are your strengths and weaknesses" interview question? We found a helpful article here that can help you prepare your answer.


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A Job for Everybody Campaign

13/11/2019

 
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​Along with DYW Groups across Scotland, DYW Orkney are supporting the new national DYW Scotland social media campaign, A Job for Everybody.
 
This campaign has been set up to show the barriers that some people can face when it comes to getting a job.  These include those relating to disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.


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Jobs of the Week - 7 November 2019

7/11/2019

 
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Our Jobs of the Week is now available to view and can be accessed by clicking the link below.

This week's vacancies include a Graduate Position at National Oilwell Varco (NOV) in Flotta, Trainee and Experiences roles with Scottish Sea Farms and other roles in a range of interesting sectors.

Are you bored of your CV layout? Does it feel a bit bland? Why not try making a creative CV - you can find easy to use templates on Microsoft Word, Canva, VisualCV and many more!

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    • Stand out from the crowd >
      • 10 Ways to get Experience
      • Make the Most of Your Work Experience
      • Get Creative
    • Work Placements
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