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… Continue reading How to deal with parent pressure
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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… Continue reading Apprenticeships with Sky
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… Continue reading App-y careers
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… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
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 –… Continue reading When it pays to be a geek
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… Continue reading Financial futures
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… Continue reading The Ins and Outs of Justice
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… Continue reading Let’s get down to business…