Indeed Job Search Site
Indeed is one of the largest job search sites in the UK, they advertise full or part time employment as well as apprenticeships.
SVQs
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are based upon national standards and provide evidence that learners can do their jobs well. Typically done while in the workplace, in college or with training providers, SVQ’s are available in many subject areas.
Understanding Employment Contracts
When you’re offered a job your employer will give you an employment contract. This outlines what you are expected to do, the terms and what you’ll be paid. This guide will show you what you can expect to find on your employment contract and will also tell you your rights as an employee.
Zero Hours Contracts
A zero-hour contract is a type of contract between an employer and a worker, where the employer is not obliged to provide any minimum working hours, while the worker is not obliged to accept any work offered. There are benefits and drawbacks to working on a zero hour contract, this guide explains them all fully.
What is a Trade Union?
A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or employees. Trade unions look after their employee interests at work by doing things like: – Negotiating agreements with employers on pay and conditions – Discussing big changes like large scale redundancy – Discussing members’ concerns with employers – Going with members to […]
Trade Unions
This is a link to available trade unions you can join when you start employment. Trade unions are groups of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment.
Foundation Apprenticeships
A Foundation Apprenticeship is a qualification that takes you out of the classroom and gets your foot in the door with an employer. You can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship as one of your subjects in S5 or S6 and it’s the same level as higher. Over 1 or 2 years, you’ll spend a day a […]
Contributing to your Pension
You save a little of your income regularly during your working life so you can have an income in later life, when you want to work less or retire. This site explains what pensions mean for young people just starting in employment.
Work Experience
Work Experience is a way to build your skills and help you gain necessary experience in the area you would like to pursue as a career. Check out My World of Work’s page on Work Experience to find out where you could do a placement.
How do I change jobs?
Sometimes a job may no longer fit your needs and you might want to change jobs. These links help provide insight of how to go about doing so.