What is a Probationary Period?
Starting a new job is exciting but can also be a bit nerve-wracking. It’s likely you will sign a contract which has outlined the responsibilities of the job and the requirements you’re expected to meet. Part of this contract will likely be a ‘probationary period’. The purpose of a probationary period is to allow a […]
CMS Law: Building Better Futures Hub
Interested in a career in law? CMS Law firm have developed a Building Better Futures Hub, which provides an insight into CMS and the legal industry, and the many different roles within a commercial law firm. You will also find support to help you develop the key skills required for further education and the world […]
GOV.UK Job Search
The GOV.UK website has a job search page, which has job advertisements from all career areas, all across the UK.
Realising Your Strengths
Knowing what you can do well helps you decide which jobs would suit you, and how you can apply for them. Use this quick and easy strengths tool will help you understand: what you do well what you do often what you enjoy There are no right or wrong answers – so go with the […]
Apprenticeships.Scot
The Apprenticeships.Scot website is your first port of call for information about apprenticeships, finding out which apprenticeship is right for you, and then going on top apply to the apprenticeships that are advertised on the website.
PlanIt: CareerMatch
Knowing where to begin when you first start exploring your career options isn’t easy. CareerMatch helps by suggesting career sectors that match your interests. It finds these out by asking you 80 questions. It’s easy to use and only takes around 15 minutes to complete. When completing CareerMatch for the first time, if you decide […]
PlanIt: Careers A-Z
This link will take you to PlanIt’s A-Z of Careers page. It will help you to get an idea of what working in a particular job would be like including pay, conditions of work, how to get into that line of work as well as contacts and more useful information. It might also help you […]
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East is a programme developed by hoteliers in the north east of Scotland to attract young, vibrant talent into the hospitality industry locally. Hospitality is a career packed with variety and the opportunity to meet, host and interact with people from all walks and corners of life and the chance to work […]
Glasgow Guarantee
The Glasgow Guarantee is a highly regarded employability programme which supports Glaswegians into work and helps local businesses to grow and prosper. The website has lots of resources and opportunities available within local business such as training, employment and apprenticeships.
How to Get Confident and Stay That Way
Having confidence in ourselves beneficial us as individuals in so many ways: it makes daily life easier and gives you the edge in interview type situations as well. But having confidence in yourself also helps to make relationships easier too. The Young Scot Team spoke to a Life Coach. She told them how you can […]