Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include an opening at Stromness Academy for an Administrative Assistant, a vacancy with E Fraser Electrical in Finstown for an Electrician/Labourer, a part-time opportunity for a Warden at the Birsay Hostel, and more!

For full details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

When talking about your experience in a job interview, use the STAR approach: Situation - what were you dealing with?; Task - what had to be done?; Action - what did you do?; Result - what was the outcome of your action? For more information on the STAR method, have a look at this article from the National Careers Service. You may also know this as the CAR method, which stands for Context, Action and Result, and this can often be easier to base your answers around.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we have a fair variety of positions, such as an opening for a Registered Nurse at the Balfour that would suit someone who has recently qualified, Customer Assistant vacancies at Lidl and the Co-op in Kirkwall, and an opening at Orkney Islands Council for a Database Support Officer, suitable for someone with good working knowledge of SQL and a HND in computer science. Also featured, the Kirkwall Hotel are looking for Housekeeping staff, with immediate start available.

For more information on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

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: https://resources.biginterview.com/interview-questions-answers/questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-interview/

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we have a couple of 18+ part-time opportunities with Papdale Stores and the Royal British Legion in Kirkwall, alongside a social care role from Scottish Autism, as well as Orkney Islands Council, who are offering two posts for Support For Learning Assistants at Glaitness Primary School. Also featured is an opening for a Medical Administrator at the Stromness Surgery, which will be closing next week.

For full details of the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Remember, your skills and strengths can always be developed. Some great ways of doing this might be to join an evening class, short course or club outwith school or work. Community Learning and Development operate the Learning Link and a variety of evening short courses - check out this link for more information!

This week’s Jobs of the Week are now live and include a festive opportunity with Tesco, and two roles that offer work-based learning opportunities – a Pharmacy Support Worker with NHS Orkney and Early Years Practitioner at Stromness Nursery.
 
For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below.
 
When you are looking for a job, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start and how to find the job that is right for you.  For advice on tips on starting your job hunt, visit My World of Work, here, or find help on the DYW Orkney website, here.

Happy Halloween! Here are our jobs for this week.

Today we've featured a couple of Admin positions at Donaldsons of Orkney and the Stromness Surgery, an opportunity with the Burray Boatyard for an Electrical Engineer, a vacancy with J D Peace & Co for a Driver and Car Valeter, and more!

For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Relief, temporary, seasonal and part-time jobs are a brilliant way of gaining experience and refining your skills, which can be put to use in jobs you work all through your life.

Jobs of the Week are now live!

This week's features include a Husbandry role with Scottish Sea Farms, an opportunity at Loganair for a combined Customer Service and Ramp Agent, an Admin opening with NHS Orkney at The Balfour, and a great opportunity from Scholes CA to train as an Accountant!

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

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

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week, Starlings, Poundstretcher and Papdale Stores are all looking for shop assistants - Papdale Stores have detailed their position is open to age 18 and over. Also featured, Northern Turbine Services are looking for an Administrative Assistant, and we have a graduate Engineering Technician position from EMEC which will be closing soon.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

After sending in your application to an open position, you will often be asked to complete an interview with the employer. This is a great opportunity, not just for the employer to learn more about you as a person, but for you to ask any questions you may have about what it's like to work for their company. Visit our handy guide here for more tips, and to learn what to do and what not to do during a job interview.

Another Thursday; another Jobs of the Week!

This week's features include a Delivery Driver position with McAdie & Reeve, a vacancy with Excursions Ltd for an Operations Assistant, an opening for a Support for Learning Assistant at the Stromness Primary School, and more! Tesco have also started recruiting for festive seasonal positions.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Having trouble thinking of what to write into a CV or personal statement? My World of Work have some great quiz-based resources to help you figure out strengths, skills and qualities you have - they will even suggest jobs or career paths based on what you enter!

Jobs of the Week are live! If you came to the Careers Fair yesterday, we hope you found it useful and enjoyable.

Our first two features this week are (for now) only available in the paper and not on The Orcadian's website - these are a vacancy with Robertsons for a Store Person, and an opportunity at Orkney IFA to train as a Financial Planning Paraplanner. Alongside these, we have a couple of other apprenticeships to feature, which include an opening at Swannay Brewery for a Trainee Brewer, and with Cooke Scotland to apprentice either in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

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 for this Thursday!

Featured this week are a few Administrative positions from NHS Orkney, Macgregor Industrial Supplies and Orkney Health and Care; Bar Staff openings at the Ayre Hotel and Stromness Legion; and the Young Person's Traineeship at Soulisquoy Printmakers, closing soon.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your experience doesn't need to come from a full-time, paid job. You can gain valuable transferrable skills from things like placements, internships, relief work, volunteering, clubs, sports, and hobbies.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week, by pure chance, seven out of our nine picks have "Assistant" somewhere in the job title. Among these are a vacancy at Marie Curie for a Healthcare Assistant, an opening at Kirkwall Grammar School for an Administrative Assistant, an opportunity with Compass Group in Flotta for a Kitchen Shift General Assistant with the opportunity to gain your food hygiene ticket, and more!

For full details on the vacancies we've featured this week, click on the button below.

Please note that My Job Scotland is undergoing scheduled maintenance this weekend, and may be unavailable for up to six hours from 7:00am on Saturday 21st September. If you're applying for work via My Job Scotland over the weekend - this includes most jobs with Orkney Islands Council, among others - make sure to plan around this downtime period so you don't get caught out!

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

Today's features include an opening at Orkney Islands Council for an IT Technician, Front of House vacancies at Archive Coffee, Twenty One and the Picky Centre, a brilliant opportunity for a Traineeship at Soulisquoy Printmakers, and more.

For more information on the jobs we've featured this week, click on the button below.

If you're looking for a job with a certain company, but they're not actively recruiting, try sending a speculative application. Even if they don't have any paid vacancies, this demonstrates that you are proactive and motivated. They may be able to offer you an internship or a placement, and when a vacancy does come up within the company, they might even ask you first. For more information, have a look at this page on our website.

Jobs of the Week are live!

Today we've been able to feature a few jobs with the opportunity to gain a work-based qualification. These include a vacancy with Orkney Health and Care for a Lifestyles Assistant, an opening with SSE to train as a Project Manager over two years, and an opportunity at the Picky Centre to become a fully-qualified Lifeguard, closing next week with training set to begin in October.

For more details on all of the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your CV can be tailored to the job you're applying to. Read carefully through any documents the employer may have provided on the job listing, and make improvements to your CV as you see fit. However, don't be tempted to lie! You're likely to be caught out, especially at the interview stage.

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

This week we've gathered a good variety of jobs to feature, including part-time retail openings at Aurora in Kirkwall and Argo's Bakery in Stromness, Admin-related positions at Streamline for an Administration Assistant and OIC for a Community Council Liaison Assistant, a vacancy at NOV for a Laboratory Technician which could suit a school leaver interested in science, and more.

For more details on the vacancies we've featured this week, click on the button below.

During an interview, if you can, try to relate your skills and experience to the role. This could be something as simple as spending a lot of time using a home computer - employers often look for computer literacy in potential candidates (even in industries you might not expect!), and they'll often tell you this in the person specification.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we have some interesting opportunities to feature: the Burray Boatyard is looking for a Trainee or Assistant Engineer, UHI Orkney have a maternity cover opening for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to handle their social media presence, Rendall's Bakery are advertising for a Bakery Production Assistant with the opportunity to gain an SVQ, and more!

For more details of the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

The Job Hub is held from 10am-12pm on Thursdays in The Hub for Learning, Skills and Work at 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Staff are on hand to help with job searching, applications and preparation for interviews, so why not come past and get the support you need to take the next step in your career journey?

Jobs of the Week is back! We hope you enjoyed the shows last week.

This week's featured vacancies include an opening at Orkney Factors for a Partsperson, an opportunity at Superdrug for a Sales Advisor in the Cosmetics department, positions at the Harbour Fry for Cooks and Serving Staff, and more!

For full details of the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your CV doesn't need to be boring or devoid of colour. As long as all of the essential information is there, a little flair can go a long way in helping you to stand out from other applicants - but keep it professional!

It is Thursday, which can only mean one thing; it is time for Jobs of the Week.

This week we have your last chance to apply for a General Assistant post with The Pier Arts Centre, a part-time Finance Assistant role with Voluntary Action Orkney, and a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant post with D and H Law.  The closing date for all posts is within the next few days.

We also have part-time opportunities with Archive Coffee and the Isbister’s shop in Quoyloo, as well as a Graduate opportunity with NOV in Flotta.

For full details of all the vacancies, including how and where to apply, click on the button below.

If you need to work on your CV to get it ready for applying for a job, did you know that My World of Work has a CV Builder which will help you create a standout CV.  Check it out here.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we've featured a few jobs that may suit people interested in leisure and the arts, including an opening at the Scapa Flow Museum in Lyness for a Visitor Services Assistant, a casual Cinema Projectionist vacancy at the Picky Centre, and a position at the Pier Arts Centre for a General Assistant. NHS Orkney also have an opening in Medical Records, which is a role we've featured in our Sector Spotlight here!

To view all of the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Researching the employer in the lead-up to an interview is a key method of showing your interest in the job. This can often be difficult, so if you're having trouble, why not have a look at this guide?

Jobs of the Week are live!

Today's featured vacancies include an Administrative position at d & h Law, Finance Assistant at Voluntary Action Orkney, Customer Team Member at the Co-op in Kirkwall, Showroom Counter Assistant at Macgregor Industrial Supplies, and more!

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

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's features include a variety of Construction apprenticeship opportunities with Orkney Builders and R Clouston Ltd, a seasonal position on the bar at Helgi's, a part-time Front of House vacancy at Twenty One, and more!

For more details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

As a young or inexperienced worker, it can often be hard to give examples of why you have a certain strength or skill. Don't be afraid to write down something that sounds mundane, like planning a weekend away or joining a school committee, because it could very well be a valid example!

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

This week we've found a good number of modern apprenticeship/SVQ opportunities in different sectors! These include Engineering at Cooke Aquaculture, Plumbing with Alan C Stevenson Ltd., Bakery Production at Rendall's Bakery, and more.

For more details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

There are a great variety of apprenticeships you can undertake across many different industries - they're not just for the trades! Some different areas you can apprentice in include social services, IT, life sciences, business and administration, and many more. Check out apprenticeships.scot for more information.

Happy Thursday! Jobs of the Week are live.

This week's features include an opportunity with G&A Barnie for an Apprentice Electrician, a full-time Kitchen Porter or Dishwashing opening at the Sands Hotel, a vacancy with Scottish Autism with training provided, and more.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

If you are looking for a job, but also keen to gain a qualification, an apprenticeship may be for you. Apprenticeships are a great way to get real-life industry experience alongside a recognised qualification. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot.

It's time for another Jobs of the Week!

This week's features include a number of trainee opportunities with OIC to become an Early Years Practitioner, an opening at Solveig for a self-employed Hairdresser, part-time openings at the Fernvalley Tearoom in Evie and ASDA in Dounby, and more.

For more details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Remember, your skills and strengths can always be developed. Some great ways of doing this might be to join an evening class, short course or club outwith school or work. Community Learning and Development list a great number of courses here, which you can register to from the age of 14!

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

This week we have a few apprenticeship openings from Alfred Flett Ltd. and Anderson & Cluness Ltd., a seasonal opportunity at Begg Shoes offering a great benefits package, a position at Right There for a Support Worker, and more!

For more details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Researching the employer in the lead-up to an interview is a key method of showing your interest in the job. This can often be difficult, so if you're having trouble, why not have a look at the guide on My World of Work?

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include a variety of openings at Tesco, a seasonal vacancy for a Grass Cutter with Michael Brass Contractor, opportunities to join Orkney Islands Council as a HR Adviser or Registrar, and more.

For more details on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

When talking about your experience in a job interview, use the STAR approach: Situation - what were you dealing with?; Task - what had to be done?; Action - what did you do?; Result - what was the outcome of your action? For more information on the STAR method, have a look at this article from the National Careers Service.