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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.
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24 blog posts contain the tag Students
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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Networking is an important tool when looking for a new job. Find out why and how to make the most of the opportunity in this blog post from S1Jobs - Why Networking Matters for Job Seekers in Scotland | s1jobs read more
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Interested in Cyber Security? Check out this blog from S1 Jobs for guidance - How to Become a Cybersecurity Specialist | s1jobs | Career Advice read more
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A resume summary can help you to showcase your skills, experience and value to employers. Check out this blog from Indeed for tips - How To Write a Resume Summary as a Student | Indeed.com read more
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Join Kate Steenhauer from PAinting Music as she showcases her work at Aberdeen Art Fair. Kate's artwork has specific relevance to the energy sector, as well as Scottish Heritage and landscapes, and a work that tributes the computer pioneer Ada L... read more
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In this article we hear from Kate Steenhauer from PAinting Music, an organisation that blends art and technology by using Explainable AI to create music from live painting. Who is PAinting Music and what do you do? PAinting Music Limited is a co... read more
Students

Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) We’re pleased to share that the Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) , developed by the University of Edinburgh, is now open for applications! Fully funded places are available to ambitious postgraduate students, early... read more
Students
You've secured an interview, but do you know what to expect? This article from S1Jobs explains the STAR technique and how it can help you prepare for your interview - STAR Interview Method: The Technique & Example Questions read more
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Have an upcoming job interview but not sure what to wear or how to answer interview questions? Want some advice on fine-tuning your CV and brainstorming ideas for your job search? Smart Works can help! Information about Smart Works Smart Works i... read more
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