Careers

Comment from Beth
Time: May 11, 2007, 10:55 am

This website might be handy for anyone looking to get work through an employment agency - it’s not extensive but there’s a lot more details than you’ll find in the yellowpages!
http://www.careers.ed.ac.uk/STUDENTS/Job-hunting/RecruitmentAgencies/RecruitmentSurvey2005.pdf

Comment from Mick Burns
Time: May 11, 2007, 4:05 pm

Thanks for this. I will adding further websites to help with Job Searching soon.

Comment from Mick Burns
Time: May 18, 2007, 11:52 am

BT Apprenticeships - closing date 31 May

http://www.btplc.com/Careercentre/CareerStart-Apprentices/index.htm

Comment from Cara Mc T
Time: June 1, 2007, 8:32 am

hi iv never tried to get a job before and i would quite like a job working evenings and weekends. possibly a job in the summer as well but i don’t know how to go about doing so could you give me some advice?
wb asap
many thanks!

Mick tells me that there is an organisation in East Lothian called Teenwork Scotland. Why don’t you speak to him about it in school. Beth Wilkinson (Careers Adviser)

Comment from Jenni
Time: June 1, 2007, 9:25 am

just now i dont really have a job as i mostly volunteer at the stables in longnidrry and i sometimes get given the odd amount of money every so often but i would like a job at the weekends and some days after school either working with people or animals and a job that i could do during the summer but i dont really know how to go about getting a job any help would be appreciated
thanks

Jenni.
There are a couple of things you could do:
Keep your eyes open! Lots of employers place adverts in the window or ask around for temporary workers
Use the local press
Ask around and let people/family and friends know you are looking for work
Apply to companies on-spec (asking for jobs) using a letter with a short CV - you can make your CV on here
It may be worth registering with Teenwork

Comment from Chris Mc
Time: June 1, 2007, 9:26 am

At the minute I am stuck on what to do for extra money because nothing close to me is on offer at the minute….plus i’m not 16 until September! What should I do?
And in the future when/if I have a good career would it be sensible to make money by playing music as well? It is my number one passion but not something I want to be doing full time because of the money I’d earn.
Thank you!!
Chris.
See my answer to the previous post about employment.
The music question is not so easy to answer here so make an appointment to see me in school to discuss.

Comment from Conor Davie
Time: June 1, 2007, 10:31 am

if i was in the army would i be able to earn degrees in my spare time

It is possible to study through the Open University but you may want to look at army sponsored degrees as well, so check out Army which gives more information.

Mick

Comment from calum
Time: June 1, 2007, 10:36 am

i would like to go to uni and do history and i want to stay close to north berwick but are the uni’s any good around here.
Calum.
A good university is tho one that offers the course you want in a place where you want to be. There are plenty of options, so keep them open, start researching and use the guides available in the Yellow Section of the school careers library.
Mick

Comment from E
Time: June 1, 2007, 10:39 am

What good, well paid jobs are there surrounding art?
check out connexions
You should find details of pay in the articles. There is a box on the home page where you can type in the job that interests you. Look at Graphic design, Interior, fashion etc and they will lead you to other careers in art.
Beth Wilkinson

Comment from calum
Time: June 1, 2007, 10:39 am

if i have got my degree in history what jobs can i do

Calum
Take a look at Prospects which shows the type of work, training and study that History degrees lead onto.
Mick

Comment from Carla
Time: June 1, 2007, 1:07 pm

Calum

There is a package called Careerscape which may be available on the computers in your school which has a useful section titled ’subject links’. If it is not available on the computers in your school then speak to your school CA, and he should be able to print the information off for you.

Comment from Beth
Time: June 1, 2007, 1:30 pm

Conor - the Army have a number of options for studying degree courses including sponsorship opportunities. You should speak to them about it. They have a Careers Office that you could visit 67-83 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh or see http://www.army.mod.uk

Comment from Matt
Time: July 16, 2007, 3:16 pm

What sort of summer jobs could I look 4 in North Berwick???

(I’m 15!!!)

Comment from Mick Burns
Time: July 23, 2007, 9:20 am

Matt.
There are several ways you can approach this and for local work it is useful to look around shops, hotels etc. as they sometimes advertise on their premises. Ask your friends and family if they have any ideas or contacts that you could use. Use the Careers Scotland website and go to CV Builder and use this to contact employers http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk

Comment from claudio roberto sergio
Time: October 2, 2007, 8:45 pm

I am very interest to work part time for royal mail

Claudio.

Follow theses instructions:

If you are interested in temporary work this December, call Royal Mail on 0870 2431909 or visit their site at http://www.royalmail.com/xmasjobs
Mick

Comment from terry browne
Time: October 8, 2007, 7:50 am

i am very determend to work part time 4 royalmail

Comment from Mario Adams
Time: January 28, 2008, 12:44 pm

I’m currently participating in the T-TEP programme,have passed my NQF level 2. I’m hoping you can assist me with the following : An Apprenticeship with the prospect of completing it thriugh your organisation.
Please contact me via e-mail ( padams at tsb.toyota.co.za)
Your assistantance will be highly appreciated.

Mario.
I have replied to your email address.

Mick

Comment from troy
Time: February 12, 2008, 3:31 pm

I like the information you provided on your site. I can’t wait to read more in the future. Thanks
http://www.jobzillia.com/head_hunting_service

Troy.
You’re welcome!
Mick

Comment from TRUYEN SKILTON
Time: September 30, 2008, 2:32 pm

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 from Juliet
Time: October 2, 2008, 12:53 pm

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 from carine makuka
Time: October 2, 2008, 8:56 pm

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

Comment from carleen wilson
Time: October 22, 2008, 2:35 pm

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