W.O.R.K
W.O.R.K stands for Working, Opportunities, Rights & Knowledge and is an information source for young people, created by Young Scot. W.O.R.K aims to give young people the confidence to enter the world of work knowing what they’re entitled to, and what their rights are in fair work.
Get Industry Ready
Our ‘Get Industry Ready’ sessions give you the insight, skills and knowledge you need to build your industry readiness. The programme only involves 2-3 hours of your time per week. You will learn at your own pace with weekly video content delivered by industry experts alongside bite sized e-learning and to top off the experience, […]
Making an Intership Work For You
Internships can be a great first step into your chosen career. To get the best from your experience, you need to do a little planning – and be prepared to work hard.
Dealing with Rejection
Facing setbacks is a part of life, and no one likes rejection. If something doesn’t go to plan, rather than look at what we could have done to prevent it and what we can do to remedy it, we fall into the habit of blaming it on ourselves or our circumstances. But it is important […]
Employment Guide for Black & Ethnic Minority Young People
This booklet aims to give you the information that will help you to find employers who value diversity.
Interview Techniques
Interviews can be nerve wracking, although one way to combat these nerves is preparing ahead of time before your interview. This can settle these feelings and help you feel more confident going in, do your homework and research online! This Youtuber shares some great ideas to help you prepare for your interview.
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.
SAAS Funding Guide
If you are attending college or university you may be able to apply for funding to help pay for the things you need. SAAS is the organisation that provides funding for students. This SAAS guide is for students who are studying at an HNC level and above. It details the many different types of funding […]
CV Template
CV’s are a document that tells an employer about your work, school and volunteer experience. This is a big part of the job application process, but it can sometimes be tricky to write one. A CV template is a great way to start you off and it shows the relevant information you should be including […]