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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.

Navigating the Job Market: A Guide for Scotland's Graduates

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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Balancing Work Life and Fitness

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

Employers, Students

Top 3 in demand industries

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

Students

Employer Case Study - Onca Technologies

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

Where are they now? Sophie Higham, Pro-Sapien

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How to write a job advert to attract top talent

Whilst we can take care of your placement adverts here are some hints and tips from S1 jobs for when you need to compile an advert. How to Write a Job Ad | Scottish Employer Resources | s1jobs read more

Employers

Mental Health at Work: Tips to Support it

This mental health week S1 Jobs have shared some top tips on keeping healthy at work. Mental Health at work: Tips to support it (s1jobs.com) read more

Student: Employer

Exploring Robert Gordon University's Graduate Apprenticeships: Your Questions Answered

Exploring Robert Gordon University's Graduate Apprenticeships: Your Questions Answered In the ever-evolving landscape of education and professional development, Robert Gordon University (RGU) stands as a beacon of innovation. With its Graduate A... read more

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20 ways to make you stand out to employers

Providing effective strategies to equip university graduates to stand out to potential employers is important, and this guide outlines 20 insightful ways to enhance their career prospects. Check out this post from S1 Jobs - How to Boost Career P... read more

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Featured Placement

Summer Placement - Software Engineer - Edinburgh

Leonardo Summer Placements Edinburgh 13 weeks Software Engineer Job Description: Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading...

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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading financial services firm. Our vision and goals can only be achieved through hiring, training and rewarding the best people. Morgan Stanley is a true global...

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Industry News

Clearview Intelligence Open New Offices in Ayr

Clearview Intelligence has been delivering technology solutions to the highways and transport sector for over 40 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas to the industry. Our culture is one of collaboration – with clients, partners and our wider supply chain in order to continue to innovate and...

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