How do you go about turning something you like into a living? Careers advice often focuses on academia, how well you perform in exams and which school subjects can set you up for a satisfying career. Hobbies are often overlooked, but these can hold the key to an exciting future. You can do something you… Continue reading Turning A ‘Like’ Into A Living
Author: Rachael Fulton
How I Became a TV Presenter: Storm Huntley, CBBC
Storm Huntley is usually found Down on The Farm with JLS’s JB Gill or taking calls on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, but how did this economics graduate become a telly star? We spoke to Storm about the joys of getting your hair and make-up done and the difficulties of milking stubborn goats. You’re a TV… Continue reading How I Became a TV Presenter: Storm Huntley, CBBC
Exam Study Tips from Successful Scots
The SQA exams are just weeks away – the pressure is officially on. Chances are, the next few weeks of your life are going to be engulfed with studying. Hours spent in textbooks, doing practice papers and racking your brains to remember that lengthy Shakespeare quote – and hoping that some of it sticks. It’s… Continue reading Exam Study Tips from Successful Scots
How I became a gig booker: Craig Johnston, DF Concerts
Craig Johnston works for DF Concerts, one of Scotland’s most prominent music promoters. The company is responsible for T in the Park, arranges tour dates for international acts when they visit Scotland and also manages gig venue King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Craig now promotes acts such as Years and Years, Troye Sivan, Sunset Sons… Continue reading How I became a gig booker: Craig Johnston, DF Concerts
How I became a national news reporter: Colin Stone, STV
Colin Stone is a production journalist for STV. His job involves chasing stories, live reporting and reading the news on national television. At just 24, Colin is a rising star within Scottish media. That doesn’t mean he knows how to tie a tie though… Q: You’re young to be reading the news on national TV!… Continue reading How I became a national news reporter: Colin Stone, STV
How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell
Fiona Poliri, 31, spends her days powdering noses and perfecting vintage waves. Working as a hair stylist and make-up artist for Bygone Bombshell Beauty Parlour, Fiona transports her clients’ style to a different era in time. We caught up with her to ask how she turned her love of make-up and vintage fashion into a career.… Continue reading How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell
How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove
At just 23, Stephen Crawford is the Head Chef at critically acclaimed, high-end restaurant Black Dove. So how exactly did Stephen land such a great job at such a young age? Hard work, long hours and a love of fantastic food. We asked Stephen for his tips on training and his insider knowledge of life… Continue reading How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove
Sun, ski, chalet? Here’s the Source guide to seasonal summer jobs
Fancy earning some cash abroad this summer, while also boosting your CV? If you’re keen to work in the sunshine, meet new people and have a summer you’ll never forget, grabbing a seasonal job is probably a wise idea. There are thousands of jobs available for bright young Scots like yourself, you just need to work… Continue reading Sun, ski, chalet? Here’s the Source guide to seasonal summer jobs
Top Study Tips [and adorable study GIFS]
Here we are, in the depths of exam leave. Surrounded by notes and textbooks, highlighters all dried up and nails chewed down to just nubs. Nubs I tell you! We live in the 21st century, why is there no technology to download study notes directly into our brains? Why am I seeing diagrams of aortic atriums in… Continue reading Top Study Tips [and adorable study GIFS]