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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.
24 blog posts contain the tag Students
Starting a new job is an exciting experience, but how do you make a good impression? This article from S1Jobs will help you settle in with confidence: Starting a New Job in Scotland | s1jobs | Career Advice read more
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A strong CV and cover letter can make the difference when applying for roles. This article from S1Jobs gives some hints and tips on how to make yourself stand out from the crowd - Apprenticeship CV & Cover Letter Examples | s1jobs read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
Students
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
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