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…
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Celebrity Odd Jobs and A-Grade A-listers
As we sit through yet another long science lesson, dreaming about a distant world of stardom, it’s easy to dismiss those dreams as unachievable… but should you? We take a sneak peek into the previous careers and university courses undertaken by celebrities before they found fame. Odd Jobs As we watch our favourite celebs performing… Continue reading Celebrity Odd Jobs and A-Grade A-listers
Edinburgh College Awarded Wella Centre of Excellence Status
Edinburgh College has become only the second college in Scotland to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by Wella, and one of just 30 throughout the UK. The accolade not only reflects the top class facilities and training available at the college but offers additional opportunities for students to take part in nationwide competitions… Continue reading Edinburgh College Awarded Wella Centre of Excellence Status
Spring 2013 issue online NOW!
Every year at X Factor time, when the finalists are chosen, we all think, ‘Yeah, all right. They look pretty cool as they are.’ But by the next episode, the stylists and makeup artists and hairdressers have swooped in, worked their magic, and suddenly, we admit, ‘Actually, they look properly AMAZING now.’ Well, Source has… Continue reading Spring 2013 issue online NOW!
Welbeck: The 6th form college that leads to a career with the Armed Forces and MoD
Welbeck Defence 6th Form College isn’t like any other A-level College in the country. Get a place, and you don’t just get to study at one of the best colleges in the UK. You get an assured university place – including a £4,000 a year bursary. Even better, you get a career in the Armed… Continue reading Welbeck: The 6th form college that leads to a career with the Armed Forces and MoD
Really wild
In our latest issue, which hits schools, colleges and unis this week, we’ve got a cracker of an interview with wildlife cameraman, TV presenter and all-round lovely bloke Gordon Buchanan. Because Gordon had so much to say about his fascinating career, we’ve got even more from the man himself right here! Prepare to want to… Continue reading Really wild
Be Your Own Boss…
Entering the world of employment can be scary, especially if you’re not sure about what you want to do or where your skills could come in handy. However, there are other ways of making your mark on the world other than joining somebody else’s company – start your own! Being an entrepreneur can be a… Continue reading Be Your Own Boss…
Shopping For Rehab
A degree in business mixed with a passion for vintage fashion equaled the perfect career choice for Steven Dick. Steven is the man behind Rehab Clothing, the vintage clothing line from Glasgow making waves on one of fashion’s biggest websites, ASOS.com. Hi Steven, so how did Rehab Clothing get started up? I graduated with a business Honours… Continue reading Shopping For Rehab
The weirdest jobs in Hollywood
It’s award season again and across the pond, the Beverley Hills are alive with the sound of red carpets being rolled in preparation for the world’s finest to strut their stuff. While some people don’t mind working in an office from nine to five, there are some of us (like Dolly) who just couldn’t bear… Continue reading The weirdest jobs in Hollywood