Category Archives: S4

Events, information, Pupils, S4, S5/6

HSBC UK – Investing in futures in Scotland

Investing in Futures:

Scotland (17th, 19th, 24th November)

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a real sense of confusion and uncertainty for students, with a question mark over the employment market and future employment prospects.

To counter this, the Early Careers team at HSBC have created a series of bite-sized virtual events designed to give back confidence on employment prospects, mythbust common recruitment misconceptions and target key employability skills to give you an advantage when looking for a career.

Find Out More

These webinars will be free to attend, and will be hosted via Zoom. Please register in advance through the following links. Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

17th November – HSBC and You

Uncovering the culture, benefits, mission and breadth of opportunities available at HSBC.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7N1aVxFVQnKCpr9fO-jycg

19th November – Who am I?

An exploration of Personal Branding including: what even is a Personal Brand, how to discover and build your own and why changing your mentality is key for success.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SOLkNTpmRKqVz81skVDOVA

24th November – How to be the best you?

A session all about applying. This will include a breakdown of CVs, aim to demystify online applications and finish with interview tips and tricks from an employer’s perspective.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YafcWXCkQdibRdvbIXaGxg
Careers, Medicine, Pupils, S4, S5, S6, University

School Lectures in Medicine at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

For any pupils in S4, S5, S6 who are interested in pursuing a Medical career. These lectures are free.

This year, due to Government guidance on Covid-19 and for everyone’s health and safety, our lectures will be online.

There will be three lectures this year, two of which students will have an opportunity to ask questions beforehand. The most frequently asked questions will be allocated to one of our speakers to answer.

Please click on the links below to register for any or all of the lectures you would like. By doing so, we can keep you updated on any changes, how to access all Lectures and also ensure you have the opportunity to ask questions on Lectures 2 & 3.

LECTURE 1 – BECOMING A DOCTOR
Available from 29 September 2020 from 7pm

This lecture features the key speakers and will focus on how to prepare best for application to medical school, including personal statements and work experience opportunities.

LECTURE 2 – IMPACT OF COVID-19
Available from 15 October 2020 from 7pm

Dr Adelina McLeod, Chair of the College’s Trainees and Members’ Committee will lead this lecture and there will be an opportunity to ask questions ahead of this lecture.

LECTURE 3 – ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN MEDICINE
Available from 3 November 2020 from 7pm

Professor Kenneth Boyd, Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Edinburgh together with Consultants in Psychiatry, Acute Medicine & Obstetrics & Gynaecology will explore some of the challenging moral and ethical decisions taken by doctors today.

Careers, Law, S3, S4, S5, S6

interested in a career in Law?

CMS webinars

We are delighted to be working with Career Ready to provide three skills-based webinars next week open to all S3, S4, S5 and S6 pupils

  • Effective communication & networking (15 June).
  • Success at interviews (16 June).
  • Preparing for work placements (18 June).
  • Insight into Life at a law firm (17 June) .

The attached pdf contains further information and links to register.
CMS webinars – June 2020

CMS Law Scholarships
At CMS we believe that a career in law should be open to everyone with the right talents. Since 2012, our Scholarships scheme has been helping S5/S6 students onto the path to the legal profession by providing financial support, mentoring support and paid work experience to students from across the UK.

To be considered for a Scholarship, students will need to enter our essay-writing competition which opens on Monday 15 June 2020 and closes on Wednesday 22 July 2020. You can find full details of the scheme and how to apply on our website.

Opportunity, S4, S5, S6, Technology

Female students in S4-S6 – Morgan Stanley Event

Morgan Stanley are offering Technology Step In, Step Up 2020 event.

Designed for female students in S4-S6 who have an interest in finding out more about the programmes offered in the Technology division of Morgan Stanley in Glasgow – interactive challenges, panel sessions and various graduate opportunities. Please see flyer for all the key dates and deadlines.

Technology Step In, Step Up – Applications Open