Top figures from the nation’s media are searching for the journalists of tomorrow with the launch this week of the Scottish Student Journalism Awards (SSJA). An impressive panel including the Daily Record columnist Joan McAlpine MSP will judge submissions from journalism students at universities and colleges across Scotland. Other judges will include Jim Wilson, editor… Continue reading The Scottish Student Journalism Awards 2014
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Tom Daley signs up as Glasgow 2014 ambassador
As ticket sales for Glasgow 2014 enter their final week, diving sensation Tom Daley has been unveiled as the latest and youngest Official Games Ambassador for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. He is set to meet fans at a special event in Glasgow on Sunday to celebrate the announcement. The golden boy of British diving… Continue reading Tom Daley signs up as Glasgow 2014 ambassador
Youth Music Theatre UK’s course for Young Writers and Composers
Would you like to be the next Andrew Lloyd Webber or Stephen Sondheim? Youth Music Theatre UK (YMT) have an incredibly exciting opportunity for young people (aged 16-23) who are passionate about writing and/or composing. Their week-long Young Writers and Composers Course is led by Olivier Award winning script-writer Stephen Clark (Martin Guerre, Zorro, Love… Continue reading Youth Music Theatre UK’s course for Young Writers and Composers
What I wish I knew…
Latest research has uncovered the things young people wish they had known when they were in their first job. The LifeSkills Youth Barometer* conducted amongst those 19-25 year olds who have already worked revealed that three in 10 (30%) wish they could have told their younger selves to be more self-confident in their first job,… Continue reading What I wish I knew…
Glasvegas Record Store Day Release
LIMITED 7” PRESSING of ‘I’d Rather Be Dead (Than Be With You)’ / ‘Later…When The TV Turns To Static’ LOVE MUSIC AND AVALANCHE INSTORES CONFIRMED Glasvegas will give fans an early chance to hear the title track of their forthcoming album, ‘Later…When The TV Turns To Static’ via a very special 7” release for Record… Continue reading Glasvegas Record Store Day Release
Jameela Jamil and Karren Brady help launch new work experience scheme
This week, Jameela Jamil and Karren Brady were announced as Ambassadors for LifeSkills, a major new programme from Barclays to bring business, schools and government together to remove the barriers young people face in moving from school to work. Businesswoman Karren Brady and TV and radio presenter Jameela Jamil are passionate about using their experience… Continue reading Jameela Jamil and Karren Brady help launch new work experience scheme
To cover or not to cover – the need for a cover letter
The cover letter may not be essential for every role when applying for a job, but it can most certainly help in adding the personal touch to your application. CVs restrict the amount of information you can provide, so use your cover letter to throw in the additional information that will make you stand out… Continue reading To cover or not to cover – the need for a cover letter