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Here we share useful advice for students applying for placements, including CV, cover letter and interview guidance, as well as other hints and tips to help you find your perfect placement.

We also have case studies from past placements, and guest posts from employers, students and academics alike. If you'd like to submit a guest post, please email info@e-placementscotland.com.

How to set up your first LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn can feel a bit intimidating at first, especially if you’re starting out and don’t have much experience yet but it’s not as complicated as it seems to create your LinkedIn profile. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you get started a... read more

Students

Celebrating STEM

Celebrating STEM ScotlandIS colleagues Fiona Thomson and Nicola Taylor have had a STEMazing start to 2025 attending two SmartSTEMs events. We braved the snow to attend an event in Aberdeen and travelled to Dundee to talk to young people about te... read more

Future-Proof Your Workforce: Direct Partners on the Strategic Advantage of Modern Apprenticeships for Businesses and Industry

In the contemporary global economy, where innovation and adaptability are paramount, businesses are increasingly recognising the strategic value of Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) in driving competitiveness and sustainable growth. Read More: Future... read more

Employers

Navigating the Job Market: A Guide for Scotland's Graduates

Graduating is amazing, but it can bring up the question 'What next?' Stepping into the job market can feel overwhelming but this article from S1 Jobs has some hints and tips for you: Graduates: Navigating the Job Market | s1jobs | Career Advice read more

Students

Balancing Work Life and Fitness

In Scotland, a recent survey found that 65% of adults struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, often at the expense of their physical health. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to juggle your career, personal life, and fitness goals... read more

Employers, Students

Top 3 in demand industries

Check out this article from S1 Jobs on the top 3 industries in Scotland Top 3 in-demand industries to work for in 2024 (s1jobs.com) read more

Students

Employer Case Study - Onca Technologies

Here at e-Placement Scotland, we have created over 3000 paid placements since 2010. With many of our summer placements now starting, we thought it would be a good opportunity to celebrate some of our past placement students. We recently caught u... read more

Employers, Students

Where are they now? Sophie Higham, Pro-Sapien

Students

How to write a job advert to attract top talent

Whilst we can take care of your placement adverts here are some hints and tips from S1 jobs for when you need to compile an advert. How to Write a Job Ad | Scottish Employer Resources | s1jobs read more

Employers

Featured Placement

Engineering Opportunity - Software development / Automation / AI & Machine Learning / Data - Edinburgh

Engineering Opportunity - Software development / Automation / AI Machine Learning / Data - Remote - Full Time - 6 months About Drimify Drimify creates gamification experiences...

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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm. Our vision and goals can only be achieved through hiring, training and rewarding the best people. Morgan Stanley is a true global...

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Industry News

Clearview Intelligence Open New Offices in Ayr

Clearview Intelligence has been delivering technology solutions to the highways and transport sector for over 40 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas to the industry. Our culture is one of collaboration – with clients, partners and our wider supply chain in order to continue to innovate and...

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