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Comment on Royal Mail Recruitment by Robert

Robert — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:48:14 +0000

Hello, can you please let me know the outcome of my application. Thank you.
Robert
You need to contact Royal Mail direct.
Mick

Comment on Higher Education Questions by Chris

Chris — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:48:05 +0000

If you get a masters degree in Management then concentrations in Marketing and Finance, does that mean you essentially have 3 master degrees?
I’m not sure if you mean that your course allows you to take ‘electives’ in which case you have a single qualification. Better to check with the institution you intend to study at.
Mick

Comment on Leonardo da Vinci work placements by Ed

Ed — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:24:19 +0000

Another website that could also be helpful for students and graduates interested in work placements and internships is http://www.WikiJob.co.uk. Good luck!

Comment on Employment and Training by carleen wilson

carleen wilson — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:35:32 +0000

Good day sir/madam
i interest in some holiday job to work for the royal mail i am always i am a hard worker whoes always interesting to work for the royal mail. thanks in advance, anticipating your reply.
Use the Royal Mail website to apply.
Mick

Comment on Royal Mail Recruitment by Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:28:22 +0000

Hi There

I applied some weeks ago for a Christmas Casual and to date have recieved no further reply. Could you let me know how long the process will take?

Regards

Daniel
Daniel
No idea! These vacancies are dealt with by the employer.
Mick

Comment on Royal Mail Recruitment by tuni james

tuni james — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:32:35 +0000

im trying to apply for xmas casual post online but cant find the application. Ive worked with royal mail before pls advice on how to get the application form or a telephone contact for recruitment.
Hello
I’ve tried the site and it works - have another go!
Mick

Comment on S5 Ross High School by IT Training Scotland

IT Training Scotland — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:58:27 +0000

Ah I remember Ross High, I was a pupil there a long long time ago. Great school with great staff, i miss it
Thanks.
Tell us what you’re doing now and what advice would you give to someone interested in your career!
Mick

Comment on Employment and Training by carine makuka

carine makuka — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:56:04 +0000

i am interested in workingfor royal mail this xmas season triedcalling but numbers dont go through .look forward to your response

Comment on Employment and Training by Juliet

Juliet — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:53:19 +0000

Dear Sir/ Madam. I am interested in working for royal mail this christams season. I worked last christmas and i realy enjoyed it. Please email me and let me know how i can apply because i have tried calling but the numbers don’t go through. Look forward to your response. Thanks

Juliet
You apply via the Royal Mail website.
Mick

Comment on Gap Year by Luke

Luke — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:46:10 +0000

How do I find things to do in my gap year?
Luke
If you attend North Berwick or Ross High school arrange to see me and the following are some sites to get you started. Basically, decide what you want to do (travel, work, gain work experience etc.) and then discuss it with your Carees Adviser!
Careers Scotland access a careers database called Exodus
Gap Year
Year Out
Summer Jobs
The above are only a few sites, I have lots more and reference books to help you!
Mick

Comment on Employment and Training by TRUYEN SKILTON

TRUYEN SKILTON — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:32:28 +0000

I am living in Faversham, I got computer skill, used to work secretary in Vietnam, 7 years experience working in office. I am working part time now, 3 days a week only.
I can work in Faversham area in order to earn extra money in Xmas or working permanent in post office.

Thank you.
Hello
You apply on the Royal Mail website as given not through the blog.
Good Luck.
Mick

Comment on Further Education Questions by Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:23:00 +0000

I’m planning to apply for fashion journalism at the London College of Fashion. The website says that I will be required to take a written test at the interview. I have tried to look online for sample tests or some information on the structure of this test but I can’t find anything. Can you help me?
Hello.
I tried to resolve this issue before (without success) and can only suggest you contact the admissions tutor direct as they will have the information.
Mick

Comment on Royal Mail Recruitment by Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:27:42 +0000

I need to download registration forms now.
Thomas
From the Royal Mail site it states:
Click on Job Search or Search and apply; once you have found a job you wish to apply for you will need to register with the site and apply for the position. (You can only register your details with us once you have found a suitable job).
The link is here

Mick

Comment on Royal Mail Recruitment by Thomas Bolton

Thomas Bolton — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:43:19 +0000

I am trying to apply for a position as a casual worker at Taunton D.O, this christm
as.please assist me.Thank you.
I can only suggest you contact them direct.
Mick

Comment on Higher Education Questions by Kaavya

Kaavya — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:48:02 +0000

I’m currently doing my Bachelors degree in biotechnology which is for three years..coming abroad would mean that i have to do an honours degree…what is it exactly?…and i would like to do my MSc in Forensics science and criminology..any one now any good universities that offer them?
thanks!!
Kaavya
If you can email me and let me know where you are currently studying and which part of the UK you intend to study I will provide more information.
Mick

Comment on Further Education Questions by carly

carly — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:15 +0000

hi,
interested in doing fashion business at uni. says i need 4 highers or 2 advanced highers both at grade c’s. It is advised that these be in art and possibly english.

Last year i only did 3 highers and am doing two advanced highers this year- art and english.
Do you think this is ok or do you think I should pick up another higher?

Hopefully wanting to study at Glasgow Caledonian.
Carly
I think you have read the A Level requirements for gcal and as you can see the Scottish requirements are Higher: BBCC
Essential subjects: English and Art & Design
To be on the safe side email E: bafashionbus@gcal.ac.uk giving your S4/5 results and intended S6 subjects and ask for the new tariff.
Mick

Comment on Higher Education Questions by henna sharif

henna sharif — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:44:52 +0000

hey am doing highers and wanted to get in medical school but i have taken the subject ‘ information systems ‘ instead of physics and i dont know whether physics is neccessary for highers to get into medical school can anyone help me ?
Henna
The first place to visit is here and look at all of the courses available in the UK. If it’s just Scotland then this page will provide a good starting point. You should also contact admissions tutors for the courses you are intersted in and explain what subjects you intend to take and test out your option choice. If you are in Edinburgh and Lothians have a look at this programme. Arrange to discuss your ideas with your Guidance Teacher and Careers Adviser as soon as possible.
Mick

Comment on Further Education Questions by emily

emily — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:37:45 +0000

can you tell me what GCSE and A levels I need to undertake a degree in fashion
Emily
The best place to start is here but I would also visit some other sites as well.

This one gives a good overview of creative careers but I would link any research you carry out to a discssion with your art teacher as they can advise on portfolio requirements etc.

You may want to look at college courses in your area (this blog is based in East Lothian, Scotland) so speak to your school careers adviser as well.

Mick

Comment on Ex-Students by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:55:45 +0000

I left high school in 2006 at the end of 6th year and went straight from there to Aberdeen University where I am going into my 3rd year of studying music. It was daunting moving to a new city so far away from friends but I quickly adapted and have made so many new and very close friends. I’ve found that music is a completely different subjet to study than most others as the year group is so small so, although it sounds corney, we’re really just one big family. The music course doesn’t have that much lecture or tutorial time but it is a full time course as you really have to put in alot of work yourself, most of it practising and alot of research is needed. I admit I wasn’t prepared for the amount of practise I should have put in, but I have turned it around and its beginning to look better. University is a humbling experience. Even if you were top of your class, you can’t hold onto that title forever so you just need to step up the work effort to keep your standard of work as high as possible.
However, university’s not 100% about academic achievments. There are so many groups and societies you can join, and it just makes the experience of uni even better. I can say this because I joined the uni’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society in my 1st year and have’nt looked back.

Comment on Higher Education Questions by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:37:07 +0000

At the s6 asbemlly you gave us a website that was full of university facts. I was just wondering what it was so i could check it out. Thanks
Sarah
Thanks for listening!!!!
The site you want is http://www.unistats.com
I will be sending details of this and other websites to the 6th year via email soon.
Mick