This week’s Jobs of the Week include an apprenticeship opportunity with Esson’s Garage in Finstown, an opportunity to join Police Scotland as a Police Officer based in Orkney and a variety of part-time roles. There is also your last chance to apply for positions with Lows and THAW. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. Remember, if you are looking for some help with applying for a job or preparing for interview, there is a Job Hub every Thursday, 10am-12pm in The Hub, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Drop-in to get advice and support from the friendly staff. This Thursday, our Jobs of the Week include a Graduate Apprenticeship opportunity with SSE, a relief position in ground security with Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd., and a part-time opportunity as Secretary to the Friends of Glaitness, which may suit a student. For full details of all of the vacancies, please click on the link 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 industry recognised qualifications. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. It’s Thursday which means it is time for Jobs of the Week. This week we have trainee or apprenticeship opportunities with R Clouston Ltd., John G. Corse Funeral Directors and Scholes Chartered Accountants. All of these provide an excellent opportunity for someone starting in their career to learn on-the-job, developing skills and knowledge while working. For full details of all the opportunities include this week, click on the link below. When applying for a job, you may be asked to provide a copy of your CV. A CV is a document that summarises your skills and experience and gives you a chance to show an employer what you are capable of. For advice on how to write your CV, check out the advice on our website, here This Thursday’s Jobs of the Week includes apprenticeship opportunities with R Clouston Ltd., business and administration posts with Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board. There are also vacancies with Tesco and the Co-op. For full details of all the vacancies, along with how and where to apply click on the link below. If you are lucky enough to secure a job interview, remember that your body language during the interview counts. Make sure you sit up straight, make eye contact, smile and don’t fidget. You can find more interview tips on My World of Work, Interview with Confidence. This week’s Jobs of the Week include part-time opportunities with The Daily Scoop and the Pier Arts Centre, a Trainee Dental Nurse position with Clyde Munro Dental and several other opportunities that may suit a recent school or college leaver, University graduate or anyone looking to start or progress their careers. For full details of all the vacancies and details of how to apply, click the button below. Remember, if you are looking for some help with applying for a job or preparing for interview, there is a Job Hub every Thursday, 10am-12pm in The Hub, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Drop-in to get advice and support from the friendly staff. Jobs of the Week are back after a two-week summer break. This week, we have your last chance to apply for opportunities with Scottish Sea Farms, Orkney Housing Association Ltd. and Orkney Fisherman’s Society – all of these opportunities close by early next week. There is also an opportunity to work Front of House at Celina Rupp or undertake a part-time post as a Domestic Assistant with NHS Orkney. For full details of all of the opportunities, including how and where to apply, click on the link below. If you are applying for your first job, or are just looking for some tips on how to complete an application form, check out these top tips on our website, here. It is Thursday again, so it must be time for Jobs of the Week! This week’s opportunities include a trainee Finance Assistant post with OHAL, Modern Apprentice opportunities with Orkney College UHI and Northlink Ferries, and temporary roles with Historic Environment Scotland and Pristine Clean, which may suit someone looking to gain experience in the workplace. For full details of all of the opportunities, please click on the link below. Do you need some support when it comes to applying for a job or preparing for interview? Why not come along to the weekly Job Hub where you can get advice and support with writing your CV, completing a job application or preparing for interview. These drop in sessions are held every Thursday, 10am-12pm, at the Hub, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. There will be no Jobs of the Week for the next two weeks, as the team take a well deserved summer break. Jobs of the Week will return on Thursday 24 August. For this week’s Jobs of the Week, we have three apprenticeship opportunities with Argo’s Bakery, Orkney College UHI and ourselves (DYW Orkney). The Modern Apprentice opportunity with DYW Orkney closes this Sunday (30 July) so you don’t have long left to apply. There are also opportunities in the hospitality sector with Front of House weekend roles at the Willow’s Coffee Shop, part-time waiting/bar staff roles at the Orkney Brewery in Quoyloo, or Housekeeping roles at the Royal Hotel and Ferry Inn in Stromness. For more details about all of the opportunities available, click on the button below. Did you know that as an employee, there are some rights that you are entitled to? Some of the areas your employment rights cover include what you can be paid, annual leave entitlement, sick pay and they protect you from discrimination. To learn more about your employment rights, visit here. It is Thursday again, which means that our Jobs of the Week are now available to view. This week is your last chance to apply for the trainee and apprenticeship opportunities with Orkney Islands Council, as well as the Deck Rating and Engine Room Rating apprenticeships with Northlink Ferries – so if you are interested in any of these roles, get your applications in before the closing dates. We also have opportunities as a Switchboard Reception Operator at the Balfour and a Cooking Operative with Orkney Fishermen’s Society in Stromness – plus lots more! For more details on all of the jobs, along with details of where to apply click on the link below. If you are successful in applying for a job, you might be invited to an interview. To help you prepare, check out these helpful tips from My World of Work: Interview with Confidence. This week’s Jobs of the Week are now available. This week we feature part-time opportunities with Jewson, Voluntary Action Orkney and Kirkwall Town Hall, we also have an apprenticeship opportunity with ourselves. For full details on all of the jobs, including how and where to apply, click on the link 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 industry recognised qualifications. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. Jobs of the Week are now available to view. This week, we have apprenticeship opportunities available with Northlink Ferries and Orkney Islands Council. We also have seasonal opportunities with the Judith Glue Real Food Café and Lidl – both may suit a student who is home for the summer - plus a range of full-time and part-time opportunities For full details of all of the vacancies, click on the link below. A seasonal job is a great way to gain valuable experience and develop skills that you will use throughout your life, so if you are a young person currently enjoying your summer break from school, college or university, why not explore some of the seasonal opportunities available during your break. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including many apprentice and trainee positions with Orkney Islands Council, two Apprentice Mechanics and a Trainee Store Person at Robertsons Orkney, a Seasonal Worker at Judith Glue Shop and The Real Food Café, a Seasonal Assistant at The Pier Arts Centre, two Seasonal Kitchen Porter positions at The Lynnfield Hotel and many others. For full details click 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 industry recognised qualifications. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. An exciting opportunity is currently available for anyone who is interested in developing their skills and knowledge while working. Orkney Islands Council (OIC) are offering a range of trainee and apprenticeship opportunities which would be suitable for a recent school or college leaver, a recent graduate or anyone looking for a new opportunity. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including two Apprentice Mechanics at Robertson’s Orkney Ltd, an apprentice Welder/Fabricator at Orkfab, an Apprentice Agricultural Engineer at MLM Engineering, a Saturday Shop Worker at Rendall’s Bakery and many others. For full details click the button below. Work placements are an opportunity for young people to become familiar with working in a professional workplace, while also helping them learn about and understand the variety of jobs that are available in Orkney. Work placements can help identify the sorts of jobs you may, or may not be interested in and can help make informed choices about your future. This includes what subjects you should study at school, or identifying the different pathways into a career such as apprenticeships or further and higher education qualifications. Undertaking a work placement will also help you develop transferable skills which will benefit you in whatever job you may choose in the future. More information on work placements can be found here. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including an Office Administrator at Northern Turbine Services, Centre Assistants at Kirkwall Town Hall with Orkney Islands Council, a Customer Service Assistant with Bank of Scotland, a Team Member at The Daily Scoop and many others. For full details click on the button below. If you are successful in securing an interview for any of these jobs, you may be invited to attend an interview online or over the phone. While this may seem more nerve-wracking than a face-to-face interview, it is important to remember that the principles of preparing for an interview are the same, regardless of the format. For advice on preparing for an interview, and tips for an online interview, check out the Interviews section of our ‘Planning for the Future programme, here: https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/interviews.html Our Jobs of the Week are now live. This week we feature seasonal opportunities with Northlink Ferries and Pentland Ferries, as well as trainee opportunities as an Early Years Practitioner in Training with Orkney Islands Council, or a Trainee Accountant with Orcadia Chartered Accountants. Both trainee opportunities will enable you to gain qualifications as you develop your experience and knowledge on the job. To view all of the jobs, and to find out how to apply, click on the link below. If you need help and advice to complete a job application, you can find some useful tips on our website, here. You can also speak to a Careers Adviser if you need help applying for a job, visit the Careers Centre on Albert Street, Kirkwall or call them on (01856) 872 460. It’s Thursday, which can only mean it is time for Jobs of the Week! This week, we have administrative and financial posts available with a number of local employers including NHS Orkney, Scholes Chartered Accountants and Northwards, who are offering the possibility of a Modern Apprenticeship for their Office Administrator post. There is also an opportunity to join Kyloe as a Marketing and Communications Assistant, or if you are interested in a career in care, Enable are seeking part-time Personal Assistants to join their team. For full details of the roles, along with details of how and where to apply, 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 industry recognised qualifications. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including an Office Administrator at Orkney Auction Mart, a Cleaner with Orkney Islands Council, a Clerical Assistant at Eday Primary School, a Saturday Worker with WHB Sutherlands Kirkwall and many others. For full details click on the button below. Get creative with your job search! Check out this article here. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including an Apprentice Welder / Fabricator with Orkfab and Ocean Kinetics Ltd, a Bookkeeper at Skaill House, an Apprentice Painter & Decorator with Anderson & Cluness Ltd and many others. For full details click on the button below. When talking about your experience in an interview use the STAR approach; Situation - Background context. Task - What needed to be done? Action - what did you do? Result - what happened and what was accomplished? You can find out more about the STAR technique here. For Jobs of the Week this week, we have a variety of jobs including, two positions with Orkney Housing Association Ltd: Business Admin Modern Apprenticeship & a trainee Housing & Allocations Assistant, a Trainee / Junior Chef position with The Orkney Brewery, a Customer Care Team Member at Flett & Carmichael Vets and many others. For full details click on the button below. Work placements are an opportunity for young people to become familiar with working in a professional workplace, while also helping them learn about and understand the variety of jobs that are available in Orkney. Work placements can help identify the sorts of jobs you may, or may not be interested in and can help make informed choices about your future. This includes what subjects you should study at school, or identifying the different pathways into a career such as apprenticeships or further and higher education qualifications. Undertaking a work placement will also help you develop transferable skills which will benefit you in whatever job you may choose in the future. More information on work placements can be found here. For Jobs of the Week this Thursday 4 May, we have a variety of jobs including an Apprentice Plumber at Steven R Paterson Ltd, a Business Admin Modern Apprenticeship at Orkney Housing Association Ltd, a Trainee Internal Auditor with Orkney Islands Council and many others. For full details click on the button below. If none of these jobs suit you, you can continue your search online by using our list of some of the best job sites. Click here. 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. For full details click on the button below. 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. For full details click on the button below. 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? 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. For full details click on the button below. How do you research an employer? Skills Development Scotland have a handy tutorial here. 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. For full details click on the button below. Are you applying for your first job or do you struggle with the jargon in job applications? 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