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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.

Mental Health at Work: Tips to Support it

This mental health week S1 Jobs have shared some top tips on keeping healthy at work. Mental Health at work: Tips to support it (s1jobs.com) read more

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Exploring Robert Gordon University's Graduate Apprenticeships: Your Questions Answered

Exploring Robert Gordon University's Graduate Apprenticeships: Your Questions Answered In the ever-evolving landscape of education and professional development, Robert Gordon University (RGU) stands as a beacon of innovation. With its Graduate A... read more

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20 ways to make you stand out to employers

Providing effective strategies to equip university graduates to stand out to potential employers is important, and this guide outlines 20 insightful ways to enhance their career prospects. Check out this post from S1 Jobs - How to Boost Career P... read more

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Why should I do an internship with Cadence?

Cadence offer award winning Paid Placements Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to ... read more

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Internships at Holoxica: One intern interviewing another one

Ever wondered what the benefits of attending one of our speed networking events are? Or are you just not sure of the value of undertaking a placement? Our friends at Holoxica successfully recruited a student intern Lucie Hrbkova from attending o... read more

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Hiring remotely

Hear how Alasdair Currie from Multiplied By describes using the e-Placement Scotland service to remotely hire a Digital Marketing placement student. There is no denying that we are living in very uncertain times at present, a number of organisat... read more

Employers

3 things I learned about (video) interviews

Job interviews are hard. Job video interviews are harder. Job video interviews during a global health crisis are hardest. I have recently submitted my PhD thesis and already went into this crisis as unemployed, living on my last savings and quit... read more

Students

Got some extra time on your hands?

Now is the time to learn new skills Found yourself with some free time, or simply looking to learn some new skills? Why not complete some online CPD training? Now is the perfect time to upskill yourself and your CV and with a number of great fre... read more

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Video Interviews - getting them right

How can I prepare for a video interview? Video interviewing is not a new thing, however in the current climate it is becoming a more common practice. It would be a good idea to have a think about what a video interview might look like for you an... read more

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Featured Placement

Video Production Intern - Coatbridge - Glasgow

Video Production Intern Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire Full Time but will consider Part Time About Us SST Sensing Ltd is a...

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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

Are you a recent graduate interested in gaining skills in Cyber Security?

CALLING ALL FUTURE CYBER CRIME FIGHTERS West Lothian College is offering a new FREE cyber security course to get learners the skills they need to start a career in the digital world. The NPA in Cyber Security SCQF Level 6 will give you knowledge and understanding of how to protect...

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