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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.

Support Young People Into the New World of Work

We are supporting Next Tech Shift, an online event for young people happening in November that aims to debunk myths around how AI is affecting the job market, highlight opportunities in technology careers, and advise on CVs and alternative caree... read more

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ScotlandIS Scholarship in partnership with The Education Academy Scotland

Since launching in 2023, the ScotlandIS Scholarship, in partnership with The Education Academy Scotland, has supported 42 young people—including 20 students this year—to complete National 5 and Higher Maths qualifications. Following the success ... read more

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Maths Week Scotland 2026

Education Scotland are looking for volunteers to take part in a series of webinars which will be live streamed to primary pupils across Scotland during Maths Week Scotland 2026. This will involve a 30-minute Teams call where Education Scotland c... read more

Employers

How to Avoid Getting Caught Out by Scam Job Adverts

With AI adverts and unsolicited emails and messages increasing how can we tell when an advert is real? S1 Jobs has a handy article with everything you need to know about scam adverts - Scam Job Adverts in Scotland: How to Spot and Avoid | s1jobs... read more

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Find the Perfect Job in Scotland

Navigating Scotland's job market can be tricky. Check out S1Jobs guide to navigating the Scottish job market - How to Find the Perfect Job in Scotland read more

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Supporting Autistic Colleagues at Work

World Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity for us all to create a world where autistic people feel accepted and supported. We can all take positive steps to ensure we support our autistic colleagues, not only during April but throughout the ... read more

Employers

How to make your personal statement more competitive

How can you strengthen your personal statement? This blog from EarlyCareers.Scot gives some steps you can take - Make your personal statement competitive | EarlyCareers.Scot read more

Students

Employers Want Skills, Not Just Degrees

Check out this blog from S1jobs on how skills based hiring is what employers are now looking for - Employers Want Skills, Not Just Degrees | s1jobs | Career Advice read more

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How to Stand Out in Scotland’s Job Market

Sometimes searching through job listing can be tough, but these tips from S1Jobs will help you stand out from the crowd - How to Stand Out in Scotland’s Job Market | Career Advice | s1jobs read more

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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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How hiring a Data Science student for a paid placement will be good for your business.

How hiring a Data Science student for a paid placement will be good for your business. The DDI Skills Gateway has been set up as part of the wider Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Data-Driven Innovation initiative so that the whole population in the region can benefit...

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