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Careers and jobs advice

Expert careers support

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CVs, applications and interviews – all you need to know (video)

There's no 'one' way to create a CV, ace an application or impress at an interview – but we've got you covered.

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The 10 biggest interview mistakes to avoid

We’ve pulled together the most common mistakes in interviews so you can avoid them.

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Summer jobs (video)

Looking for a summer job? Get advice from our careers adviser Carrie and discover where you can find opportunities.

Instagram videos

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How can I find out what career I'd be good at? (Instagram video)

Our careers adviser Carrie gives great advice if you're wondering what career you could do!

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What I'd wear to interviews - Beth Alexandra (Instagram video)

Beth shows us what she'd wear to all sorts of different interviews - check out her outfits!

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Big companies talk about the roles you can do (Instagram video)

Companies such as BBC, Coca-Cola and Scottish Power talk about the types of roles you can do in their business

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Your questions about Foundation Apprenticeships (Instagram video)

Erin, one of our SDS careers advisers, answers your questions about Foundation Apprenticeships.

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Support you can get from a careers adviser (Instagram video)

Find out exactly what support you can expect to get from a careers adviser in secondary school.

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How a schools careers adviser can help you (Instagram video)

Joe, a school careers adviser in Renfrewshire, explains how our advisers can help you.

Online career tools and job search

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Option Choices

You'll be amazed where your option choices can take you. Enter up to eight subjects, or search by jobs, and we'll help you imagine your future!

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Search jobs in Scotland

Use our search to scan thousands of jobs, including apprenticeships, from a variety of sources. Full-time or part-time, near or far – we'll help you find it.

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My Achievements

Build a library of your achievements! Use this to help track your successes, reflect on what you've accomplished and discover what motivates you.