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Your part-time job in a supermarket could lead to a dream career. If you like the buzz of retail then it’s worth thinking about the opportunities on offer.
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What employers want – Tourism
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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.
You're remarkable – but do you realise it?
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You’re good at lots of things so stop worrying about your weaknesses, focus on your strengths and get the future you deserve.
Using your strengths at school
Advice articles
Make school a pleasure, rather than a pain, by choosing subjects and activities that let you play to your strengths.
Selling your strengths when applying for jobs
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There’s more to a good CV or a great interview than just work experience. Learn how to sell your strengths and give yourself an edge over all those other candidates.
Does Kaye Adams know her own strength?
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As an experienced journalist, Kaye Adams doesn’t get shocked by much but her strengths tool results gave her some surprises.
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We’ve put together a list of jobs for the modern day poet.
Success is sweet
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Chocolatier and former beauty pageant winner, Sarah Finlay thinks that being a food entrepreneur takes creativity and good marketing skills
10 very scary jobs
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Do you think you'd be brave enough to try these spooky, dangerous and downright terrifying jobs?
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You don’t have to be good with numbers to work in finance
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Kristofer Leyden thinks that the most surprising thing about his job is how little he needs to know about finance
Jobs in sport
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The Rugby World Cup has just kicked off in New Zealand, but there’s a lot more to working in sport than kicking a ball
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Life through the lens of a freelance photographer can be demanding, but it can also be highly rewarding
Breaking into fashion
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Textile designer Jilli Blackwood gives advice on how to get into fashion
So you want to be a sound engineer
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Working at Scotland's festivals
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There’s more to working at Scotland’s festivals than performing on stage. Find out about the range of jobs on offer and how you get in on the act
10 ways to spot your strengths
Advice articles
Sometimes you can be too close to something to see it properly – even your own strengths.
7 reasons why using your strengths is good for you
Advice articles
When we use our strengths we’re happier, we perform better and we learn faster
So you want to be a retail buyer?
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Don't underestimate the influence of the buyer on the success of a retail business – it takes sharp ideas and great communication skills to succeed
Love your work
Advice articles
We spend almost a third of our lives working. If you love your job it’s going to have a huge impact on the rest of your life.
Work your way up
Advice articles
Starting at the bottom can have its up side, allowing you to develop your skills and make valuable contacts.
Skills in demand
Advice articles
Across Scotland the message from employers is the same – there is a shortage of applicants with soft skills.
Choosing a career
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When deciding if a career is right for you, try thinking about the who, what, where, when and why.
My World of Work is here to help you. Here's how.
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Whether you're just starting out with your career plans or are thinking about making a change, My World of Work offers tools and advice to help you.
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