Love it or loathe it, the Eurovision Song Contest always produces some hilarious commentary from the ever-witty Graham Norton, controversial political voting and, of course, those unforgettable entries. In amongst the stress of exams, Eurovision is a great way to unwind and enjoy the sillier things in life, especially if you can get a few mates together to… Continue reading Cheesecake lyrics and pirate performers: The best Eurovision entries of all time
Category: Features
Life skills to boost your CV
For some of you out there, it’s that time of the year when you start thinking about life after exams. If you’re just about to leave school (woo hoo!) you might find that your CV is looking a bit bare. Employers are always after a CV that stands out from the crowd, and one of the most… Continue reading Life skills to boost your CV
On the job: admin apprentice Hannah Sheridan
With it being Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we thought we’d have a chat with our very own Modern Apprentice Hannah Sheridan. Hannah’s been with Source’s parent company, DC Publishing, since last September. Her official title is ‘admin assistant’, but she’s working towards an SVQ in business administration. Hannah explains why she chose to do an MA, and… Continue reading On the job: admin apprentice Hannah Sheridan
What your Facebook status really says about you
A survey by some university boffins has shown what our Facebook status updates say about who we truly are. If you enjoy posting about how hot your boyfriend is, chances are you’ll have low self esteem. And if you like updating friends about your diet or tough exercise regime, you’re likely to be narcissist. In… Continue reading What your Facebook status really says about you
Scots teenager makes it sweet as Nestlé’s first female apprentice
A Scottish teenager has made history by becoming the first female engineering apprentice at Nestlé’s Girvan factory. Lucy McGeorge, 18, is following in the footsteps of her grandfather, Ronnie McCrindle, who was one of the first engineers to open up the confectionary giant’s chocolate factory in 1979. McGeorge, from South Ayrshire, has completed her Performing… Continue reading Scots teenager makes it sweet as Nestlé’s first female apprentice
Why accountancy?
Deciding on what direction you want your life to take is hard. Working out how you are going to get there can be even harder. So wouldn’t it be great if there was a career choice that gave you lots of opportunities; the chance of career development and personal growth; variety in terms of the… Continue reading Why accountancy?
Scottish Apprenticeship Week: meet the apprentices
This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week, an initiative that highlights the opportunities and benefits that Modern Apprenticeships bring to businesses, the economy and most importantly, young people like you! It wasn’t that long ago that teenagers would leave school at sweet 16 and walk straight into an apprenticeship, such as welding or engineering, and have… Continue reading Scottish Apprenticeship Week: meet the apprentices
Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn
With Scottish Apprenticeship Week kicking off today, we take a look at how apprenticeships work, what you get out of it and how to get involved It’s one of the biggest crises we all face – what am I going to do when I finish school? Continuing with education at college or uni isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s… Continue reading Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn
Job Profile : Interpreter
If you enjoy trying your hand – or mouth – at new languages, or you just have that “je ne sais quoi”, then interpreting might be the kind of job you’d excel in. We caught up with Natalia Prio, a Spanish conference interpreter and translator who lives in Madrid, about the ins and outs of… Continue reading Job Profile : Interpreter