![]() Our Jobs of the Week are now available to view. This week’s vacancies include apprenticeship opportunities with R Clouston Ltd. and NOV, part-time opportunities with Print Orkney and the OIC and a Ground Security role at Kirkwall Airport. For full details about all of the vacancies, including where and how to apply, click the link below. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of gaining a qualification whilst working, earning money and gaining experience, if you would like to learn more about the different apprenticeships available in Orkney, visit apprenticeships.scot, or speak to a Careers Adviser or your Guidance Teacher if you’re still at school. ![]() For Jobs of the Week this week we have a variety of vacancies including a Customer Service Assistant at Northlink, Care Organiser at St Colm’s, two Early Years Practitioners posts in Firth and Westray, an Ad Hoc Worker at Papdale Stores and many others. For full details click the button below. If you are successful in securing an interview for any of these jobs, you may be invited to attend an interview online or over the phone. While this may seem more nerve-wracking than a face-to-face interview, it is important to remember that the principles of preparing for an interview are the same, regardless of the format. For advice on preparing for an interview, and tips for an online interview, check out the Interviews section of our ‘Planning for the Future programme, here: https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/interviews.html #DYWOrkJobs ![]() It’s Thursday again which means only one thing, it’s time for Jobs of the Week. This week’s vacancies include a Dental Receptionist at Garson Dental Clinic, an Administration Assistant with Orkney Care and Repair, a Cost of Living Task Force Co-ordinator with VAO and many others. To view full details, click on the button below. Are you applying for your first job or do you struggle with the jargon in job applications? We have a handy 'Jargon Buster' on the DYW Orkney website, view it here. ![]() Our Jobs of the Week is now available to view. This week's vacancies include a Trainee Accountant with the OIC, a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator with NHS Orkney and a Maintenance Assistant position with Robertson's Facilities Management which could lead to an apprenticeship. For full details of all the vacancies, please click on the link below. Before applying for a job or attending an interview, you may want to research the employer, but how do you do that? Skills Development Scotland has a handy tutorial on My World of Work. ![]() It’s Thursday again which only means one thing, Jobs of the Week. For Jobs of the Week this week our vacancies include: Festive Colleagues with Tesco, Catering Assistant with NHS Orkney, Local Services Coordinator with Clan Cancer Support and many others. Click the button below to view full details. If none of these jobs suit you, you can continue your search online by using our list of some of the best job sites here. ![]() Our vacancies for this Thursday’s Jobs of the Week include a Receptionist at Orkney College UHI, employed by Orkney Islands Council, a Cleaner at Flotta Primary, employed by Orkney Islands Council, Silversmiths and Enameller at Ortak, Festive Colleagues at Tesco and many others. To view, full details click on the button below. Work placements are an opportunity for young people to become familiar with working in a professional workplace, while also helping them learn about and understand the variety of jobs that are available in Orkney. Work placements can help identify the sorts of jobs you may, or may not be interested in and can help make informed choices about your future. This includes what subjects you should study at school, or identify the different pathways into a career such as apprenticeships or further and higher education qualifications. Undertaking a work placement will also help you develop transferable skills which will benefit you in whatever job you may choose in the future. More information on work placements can be found here. ![]() For Jobs of the Week this week we have a variety of jobs including two positions at The Orkney Hotel as a Receptionist and a Chef, a Personal Assistant with Enable Scotland, Autism Practitioners with Scottish Autism, Dental Receptionist with NHS Orkney and many others. Have you ever heard of the Planning for the Future programme developed by Developing the Young Workforce Orkney and Skills Development Scotland? It is a programme that has been designed to help you develop your Career Management Skills and plan what you want to do after you leave school. It will help you with writing a CV, applying for a college course, apprenticeship or job and, preparing for an interview. You will need these skills throughout your working life, so even if you are still studying, have a job or apprenticeships, the information in this programme will benefit you in the future. Some of the information is aimed at school pupils but, it will also be useful to anyone who has already left school and is looking for a job or applying to college. You can find our more here. ![]() Our Jobs of the Week post is now live. This week, you can find a graduate opportunity with Xodus Group in Stromness, a Receptionist/Property Assistant role with D&H Law and part-time positions with NHS Orkney, The Kirkwall Hotel and the St Magnus International Festival. For full details on all of the vacancies and details of how to apply, click on the link below. If you are looking for some careers advice and guidance, the Skills Development Scotland team of Careers Advisors are on hand to help you. You can contact the local team at the Careers Centre on Albert Street, Kirkwall, by calling (01856) 872 460 or emailing [email protected]. ![]() It’s Thursday which means only one thing, Jobs of the Week. This week we have a variety of vacancies including a Leisure Assistant at the KGS Sports Facilities, an ICT Support Technician at Orkney College, an Administrative Assistant Reception / Property Assistant at Drever and Heddle and many others. My World of Work is Scotland’s career information and advice Website. It is run by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and is designed to support everyone, and develop their career management skills, no matter what stage you are at in your career. They have advice and tools to help you find out more about yourself and the opportunities open to you. Your My World of Work account will help you discover careers which match your skills, strengths and personality type. Register for a free account on the MYWOW Website: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ ![]() This week’s Jobs of the Week are now available to view. This week’s jobs include a Trainee Housing Services Officer at Orkney Housing Association, an Assistant Cook with NHS Orkney, Team Member at J&W Tait’s, Shop Assistant at Rendall’s Bakery and many others. If you are successful in securing an interview for any of these jobs, it is worth remembering that more interviews are being conducted online or over the phone at the moment. While this may seem more nerve wracking than a face-to-face interview, it is important to remember that the principles of preparing for an interview are the same, regardless of the format. For advice on preparing for an interview, and tips for an online interview, check out the Interviews section of our ‘Planning for the Future’ programme, here: https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/interviews.html ![]() This week’s Jobs of the Week are now available to view. This week’s jobs include a Trainee Housing Services Officer at Orkney Housing Association, an Autism Practitioner at Scottish Autism and an Assistant Cook with NHS Orkney. The Orkney Careers Fair takes place at The Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall today (Thursday 15 September.) Come along to learn more about the learning, training and education opportunities available in Orkney and further afield. ![]() This week's Jobs of the Week are now available for you to view. This week, the jobs available include part-time opportunities in hospitality, customer services role with Tesco and a Deckhand with Scottish Sea Farms. For full details on all of the vacancies and details of how to apply, click on the link below. If you are interested in applying for any of these jobs, hopefully you will be lucky enough to secure an interview. We have some information and resources - including practice interview questions - to help you prepare on our website, here. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Early Years Practitioner in Training positions with Orkney Islands Council, Team Secretary at NHS Orkney, trainee Brewer at the Orkney Brewery, a Customer Service Apprentice at Northlink Ferries and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. If you need any help with completing your application for any of the job here you can find resources on our website to help you write a CV, complete an application form and prepare for an interview. Visit https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/planning-for-the-future.html for more details. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Office Assistant at R Clouston Ltd, a Finance Assistant at Orkney Housing Association, Marine Pilot / Trainee Pilot with Orkney Islands Council, a Part-time Chef / Cook at Helgi’s and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. When you write your personal statement, think of the job you are applying for and answer the questions: Who are you? What can you offer? What are your career goals? Also, try to keep to a maximum of 150 words. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include a Customer Service Apprentice at Northlink Ferries, Cleaner at Kirkwall Grammar School, Kitchen Assistant & Retail Assistant at Bruce’s Stores and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Relief and temp jobs are a great way of gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life. ![]() Our Jobs of the Week post, that is normally uploaded on a Thursday, has been posted today (Wednesday 10 August) due to the DYW Orkney Office being closed on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 August for the local shows. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include a Marine Pilot / Trainee Pilot with Orkney Islands Council, a Finance Assistant / Trainee Accountant with CRC Accountancy, Part-time Retail Assistant with The Orcadian Bookshop, a relief Porter with NHS Orkney and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Relief and temp jobs are a great way of gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Nightshift Bakery Workers at Rendall’s Bakery, Front of House, Chef / Kitchen Assistant at The Storehouse, Finance Assistant at Orkney Housing Association Ltd, Waiting Staff at Willows Coffee Shop and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Bored of your CV layout? Why not try making a creative CV - you can find templates on Microsoft Word, Canva, VisualCV and many more! ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Full and Part-time Customer Service Consultants at the Post Office, Processors – Orkney Packing Station at Cooke Aquaculture, Chef at The Lynnfield Hotel, Housekeeping / Front of House Staff at The Stones, an Office Assistant at R Clouston Ltd and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Are you writing your personal statement? Check out this 'How to' guide: www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/how-to-write-a-personal-statement/ ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Full and Part-time Customer Service Consultants at the Post Office, Trainee Air Traffic Controller with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, Administration Assistant at J. W. Gray & Co, Graduate Shellfish Hatchery Technician at the Orkney Shellfish Factory and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Don't have all the essentials an employer is looking for? Talk to them, you may have the skills through hobbies, volunteering etc. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Full and Part-time Waiting Staff at The Lynnfield Hotel, Housekeeping and Bothy Bar Staff at The Albert Hotel, Administration Officer Modern Apprenticeship at Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Trainee Air Traffic Controller with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Core Competencies now accompany the job description and person specification! These are key target behaviours that anyone in the working world must display. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Full-time, Permanent and Seasonal Positions with Kenny Foulis Gardening Services, Various Vacancies with the Albert Hotel including in the Bothy Bar 18+, House Keeping, Breakfast Server, Processors, Orkney Packing Station with Cooke Aquaculture Scotland, an Administrative Assistant with Marine Services, Orkney Islands Council and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. A seasonal job is great for gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include two Early Years Practitioner positions at Willow Tree Nursery with Orkney Islands Council, Restaurant Server positions at the Foveran Restaurant, Full and Part-time positions at Emily’s Tea Room, Seasonal Bar Staff at The Smithfield Hotel and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. We have some great CV tips on the DYW Orkney website, see them here: https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/the-cv.html ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include Three Health and Social Care Modern Apprenticeships within Orkney Islands Council, a Trainee LGV Driver at Jewson, Full-time Waiting Staff at The Lynnfield Hotel, Waiting and Bar Staff at The Kirkwall Hotel and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. What counts as a Strength? Driven, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Dependable, Focused and more! ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Administration Assistant Modern Apprenticeship at Pentland Ferries, Three Health and Social Care Modern Apprenticeships within Orkney Islands Council, an Apprentice Electrician at Scottish Sea Farms and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. Know your strengths! Mention them in your CV, personal statement and additional info section of application forms. ![]() This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include a Trainee Stock Control Assistant at Highland Industrial Supplies, a Seasonal Refuse Collector with Orkney Islands Council, an Administration Assistant with Green Marine, Kitchen Porter and Night Porter at The Kirkwall Hotel and many others. For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below. What counts as a Skill? Stock Management, Writing, Team Leadership, Accounting, Prepping Food and more! |
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