Welcome To Our Blog
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.
11 blog posts contain the tag Students
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
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
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
Students
How can I prepare for a video interview? Video interviewing is not a new thing, however in the current climate it is becoming a more common practice. It would be a good idea to have a think about what a video interview might look like for you an... read more
Students
Are you getting the most out of attending an Employer Talk As a student, you will be given numerous opportunities to attend employer talks whilst you are at University. These are excellent opportunities to get your foot in the door and get yours... read more
Students
The importance of undertaking a paid placement should never be underestimated, there are many benefits for you as a student whether you look to do a 3 Month placement over Summer or you choose to complete a 12 Month long placement the life skill... read more
Students
e-Placement Scotland - Where are they now? Guest Blog Article Matthew Lynch Here at e-Placement Scotland we have created over 2500 paid placements, with many of our Summer placements now well underway, we thought it would be a good opportunity t... read more
Students