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
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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]
Scottish Election 2016: Using your vote
The Scottish election is just weeks away – meaning the deadline is looming for voter registration! If you’ve never voted before, you can’t just turn up at your nearest polling station on the day of the parliamentary vote. You have to be registered first. So how do you make sure you’re registered? How do you… Continue reading Scottish Election 2016: Using your vote
Billy Boyd champions Scotland’s working class kids to get into the arts
Billy Boyd starred as Pippin the Hobbit in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, but getting into the arts wasn’t easy for this working class boy from Cranhill. Here’s his advice for young Scots wanting to break into the arts. As a kid living in Cranhill and going to school in Ruchazie, two rival… Continue reading Billy Boyd champions Scotland’s working class kids to get into the arts
Scottish Election 2016: Why I’m voting SNP
Saffron Dickson shares why she’s voting SNP in the upcoming Scottish election. I vote SNP because I believe in them. I believe in our ability to protect childcare, to protect our NHS and to always provide the best government for the Scottish people. But it’s actually a lot simpler than that – I vote SNP… Continue reading Scottish Election 2016: Why I’m voting SNP
Scottish Election 2016: Why I’m voting Conservative
Fraser McDougall shares why he’ll be voting for the Conservative Party in the Scottish Election on 5 May. I’m Fraser McDougall, a 21 year old who studies Geography and Philosophy at the University of Glasgow – currently in my second year. I vote Conservative because I believe in a party that promotes personal responsibility and small government.… Continue reading Scottish Election 2016: Why I’m voting Conservative