How to deal with parent pressure

Tomorrow students across Scotland will be nervously clutching their mobiles or laptops while they await their exam results popping up in their inboxes. It’s often an uncertain period, with university or college applications hanging in the balance, depending on the awarded grades. Along with the ambiguity, young people can often feel pressured by their parents to study a certain kind of course, or follow a particular career. You may find yourself arguing with you folks about your next move in life at this tense time. While sticking to your guns is important, bickering only makes the situation more stressful. We’ve got some…

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Apprenticeships with Sky

The team at Sky fill us in on the apprenticeships they have to offer… At Sky, our 10million+ customers are at the heart of everything we do. So, whether we’re creating must-see content, great new products or award-winning services, we rely on all of our teams to help us deliver more. And we’re always looking for the best people to join us. That’s why we’re committed to doing the right thing and playing our part in the communities where we live and work. We’re now looking at increasing our workforce by bringing on more new Apprentices than ever. We have…

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App-y careers

Journalism student Erin Reid sits down with aspiring app developer Christopher Sloey to find out how he hopes his current uni course will boost his career dreams… Have you ever been worried that you might get lost in the dark or be in urgent need of a metal detector one day? No need to worry – there’s an app for that. An estimated 25 billion apps were downloaded by smartphone owners in 2012 meaning that the app development industry is growing stronger and stronger. And with demand, there comes more job opportunities. So how can you get on the mobile…

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Lights, Camera, Action!

From the X Factor to Homeland, Corrie to The Apprentice, we just can’t get enough of great TV. But who are the people who make it happen? The telly industry is made up of dozens of different roles – too many to even begin to talk about – and employs over 50,000 people right across the UK. We caught up with three people who help get our favourite shows on the air… ON THE SET… Andrew Lanni is 23 and originally from Orkney. He works as a floor runner on the BBC’s Waterloo Road in Glasgow. What does a runner…

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When it pays to be a geek

Let’s face it. Science, technology, engineering and maths – also known as STEM – have never been the coolest subjects. But they can lead to an interesting, exciting career path. We find out more… People keep talking about the importance of STEM. What’s it all about? It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – four key areas of study, work and knowledge that help make the world go round. Literally! Sounds pretty geeky… With the latest series of the Big Bang Theory back on ours screens, Leonard and co definitely prove this! But look at it this way –…

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Financial futures

Despite what people might say about bankers, the world of finance is a brilliant sector to be working in – and you don’t even have to be great at maths! From high-flying accountants to busy payroll assistants, a future in finance has the potential to be an exciting career choice. Finance is split into different sections, all of which have got positions for school leavers, people with college qualifications and graduates alike. We check out a few… BANKING Perhaps the most obvious side to finance, banking is all about helping people manage their money and savings. In a high street…

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The Ins and Outs of Justice

Judges, lawyers, police officers, prison staff, crime scene investigators and legal secretaries are just a handful of the people dedicating their working day to keeping Britain safe. We take a look at the employment opportunities available to you… If you’re a fan of Bones, CSI and the Good Wife, chances are you already know how thrilling the world of law and order can be. The UK’s justice system is just as exciting as our favourite US TV shows make out, offering big challenges and excitement to thousands of workers every day. Why not get involved? THE BILL Over 23,000 people…

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Let’s get down to business…

  Dream of having your own business empire like Lord Sugar? Fancy yourself as Scotland’s answer to advertising king Don Draper? Aspire to be the next generation’s Michelle Mone? Whatever your ambitions, studying business at university might be one way of getting a head start… Sharp suits, briefcases, important meetings, plenty of challenges and the potential for big money – let’s be honest, working in the business world could be pretty cool. Whether you fancy your chances in management, PR, marketing, economics, human resources or accounts, this is one sector with lots of options, numerous opportunities and the chance to…

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