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Turn work experience into a job

Want to turn your internship or work placement into a job? We asked employers what it takes to impress them.

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What employers want – Tourism

Fancy working in tourism, but aren’t sure what skills and strengths you’ll need? We asked employers in the Tourism Industry what they’re looking for.

David Weir

What do you really want to do?

Could redundancy help you to make a career change?

Alexandra Rutherford

Coping with redundancy

Think redundancy won’t happen to you? Are you prepared if it does?

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A beginner’s guide to using LinkedIn

LinkedIn helps you network and find job opportunities. Not sure where to start? We’ve got plenty of tips to help you create a profile and get connecting.

Opportunities for All

The Scottish Government has guaranteed every 16 to 19 year-old in Scotland a place in education or training.

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Career advice you wish your parents had given you

We asked. You told us.

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Is this an interview or an audition?

Job interviews are becoming more creative and more demanding. Learn how to jump through those interview hoops without breaking your ankle.

My Account

Find the right career information for you by building up your account.

Job of the week – psychoanalyst

A psychoanalyst helps people examine and explore their unconscious feelings and emotions.

Michelle Sullivan, psychotherapist

Weekly poll

What do you think about Mark Zuckerberg wearing a hoodie to a formal presentation?

Events

Inverclyde Future Fest – 22 May

PACE redundancy support event, Inverness – 23 May

PACE redundancy support event, Stornoway and South Uist – 23 May