Boroughmuir Careers

Strive to...’ is an innovative project from Radio Forth's Cash for Kids and the Bauer Academy which equips young people with confidence, creativity, enterprise, digital and media skills and to create a positive online profile . This provides them with an opportunity to effectively market themselves differently and promote themselves positively to future employers. The project uses media training as an engaging way to develop key employability skills and raise aspirations in disadvantaged/disengaged young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.  4 x week long multimedia courses will run across the year.  Each week will cover radio, film, print, photography and digital skills.  At the end of the course each young person will have a ‘digital cv’ – an online webpage which showcases content that they’ve created throughout the course.  This gives them examples of work which can easily be shared with prospective employers. This project is funded by the...

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Office Administrator to join the team at the Quartermile development in Edinburgh. The role will include but not be limited to: • Answer the telephone and direct calls as appropriate • Greet visitors and ensure they have signed in, in line with Office procedures • Open and distribute incoming mail • Franking of external mail and ensuring the franking machine is in credit • Manage the meeting room bookings • Provide catering for meetings when required • Monitor stationary levels • Keep reception and meeting rooms tidy • Printing, copying and scanning of documents • Assist with other departments as and when required Personal attributes: • Good communication skills • Good organisational skills • Enthusiastic individual • A knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel No experience is required as training will be given to the right candidate. To find out more information or to apply please send your CV to Fiona McKendrick, Office Manager a...

This is the first in a series of posts which will introduce us to members of the school community, tell us about the jobs they do and how they got there.  First up is Emma Crawshaw, CEO at Crew. What is your job and what do you most enjoy about it? I work for Crew, a national charity based in Edinburgh seeking to reduce harm from psycho-stimulant drugs as their CEO.  I’m responsible for leading the team, developing our strategy, generating income and maintaining good communication between the organisation as a whole and our Board of Directors, volunteers who govern the charity. I love the variety of work we do at Crew: our Drop-in on Cockburn Street open 6 days a week, offering advice, information, C:card and 1-2-1 support for young people aged 12-25 offering welfare and information to people at music festivals in Scotland and beyond counselling for people who want to address drug use training for professionals.  I also love workin...

I can follow rules and routines and explain why they are important Think about the rules and routines we have at school.  Have a chat with someone who already has a job.  What rules and routines do they have to follow? If you have a part-time job, think about which rules are the same and which different compared to school.

Medlink offers a range of workshops and conferences for students considering a future in medicine or veterinary medicine.  Information is available in the school careers library or at www.medlink-uk.net .

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals who specialise in supporting communication, as well as eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. They work closely with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and doctors. There are around 13,000 practicing SLTs in the UK.     Thinking about a career in Speech and Language Therapy?     What does a Speech and Language Therapist actually do?     Want to find out more?      Come along to an informal information session : WHEN? Thursday 29 th of June, 5:30pm – 7pm WHERE? The School House, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh EH9 2HL Car parking spaces may be limited. You may wish to consider using an alternative means of travel.   You can see additional information about location and parking options at http://www.smart.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploa...

I can role play different job roles When you were younger, what jobs did you pretend to do? What experiences do you have now which might hep you choose a career?  Do you have a part-time job?  Think of the different roles you might have in any clubs or activities you take part in or in school.  These are all ways of discovering talents and developing skills and personal qualities.

I believe I can do any job Use your Career Management Skills to help you achieve your dream. Self:  What would you love to do when you leave school?   Strengths:   What talents, skills and personal qualities do you have which could help you achieve this?  How could you develop any you feel you are missing at the moment? Horizons:  What training and learning do you need to allow you to pursue your dream?  If you are not sure, speak to the Careers Adviser or your Guidance Teacher or look for information on www.myworldofwork.co.uk. Networks:   Who can help you?  Think about all your possible contacts in school and in the wider community.

Staged for Life is funded by the Big Lottery and provides free training courses for 16-24 year olds to learn skills in operating sound and lighting equipment for live events.  Courses are run by industry professionals and accredited through Edinburgh College. Those who complete the course are offered supported work placements at various Edinburgh Fringe Festival venues, in order to gain meaningful industry experience.  The deadline for applications for the next course is 20th June.  The course will be held in an Edinburgh city centre theatre from 10th to 21st July.  Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to john@just-festival.org . Further details are available at http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/index/a04a910f-522c-4822-9b11-ddc6ed397dc6/?Ref=%2F%3Ffilter%3D%26type%3D8 .

Entry into medical or veterinary school in the UK is extremely competitive and St. George’s University in Grenada in the West Indies offers a real alternative to UK medical schools for students as they have places available for those with the level of qualifications and the drive and determination to succeed as doctors or vets. In the UK, over 50% of those who apply to a medical or veterinary programme, even those with the required level of qualifications are not successful with their application. If you are interested in finding out more, have a look at the university website ( www.sgu.edu ) or the link to the specific section on the site dedicated to UK students http://www.sgu.edu/international/uk/index.html St. George’s hold regular events in the UK where students and their parents can come along and speak to graduates and representatives of the university to find out more.  Details of these are published on the site.