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This is your one stop shop for all careers and vocational information in Woodfarm High School. This website will be updated regularily, so please check back for the mostup to date information.
Who are your Careers and Vocational Guidance team in Woodfarm High School?
Ms Liz Douch
Mr Graeme Lamb
Mrs Lorraine Strain
Mr Ryan Ward
Mrs Carole Ashworth
Mrs Sara Wilson
Careers Advisers
Throughout your time at school you’ll have to make some big decisions about your future, and that’s where Skills Development Scotland’s Careers Advisers come in.
Jennifer Whelan is based right here in the school to give you the careers support you need throughout your time with us.
Through a combination of group sessions, one-to-one interviews and drop in clinics Jennifer will help you understand how your personality, interests and values are key to making the right career decisions. They can also help you understand how to develop and use your talents and skills, explore where they could take you, and identify who can help you with your career journey. All to help you plan for and manage your career.
To find out more about the support on offer please contact Jennifer within the Health Suite along the Home Economics corridor.
You can also find us on facebook SDS East Renfrewshire for information on local training and job opportunities, job search hints and tips, or to drop in to Barrhead Foundry, Main Street, Barrhead careers team.
www.myworldofwork.co.uk
www.myworldofwork.co.uk provides a unique mix of tools, features and up-to-the minute job information to help you find out more about yourself and the current and future job market throughout Scotland.
On the site you will find up-to-date information on jobs and courses, as well as tips on CV writing and interviews to help you explore your options and make the best decisions about your future.
My World of Work offers careers information to pupils and parents/carers when it’s needed most and especially at critical times of the school year such as when making subject choices, during exam results time or when applying to university or college.
The website is packed with practical advice and support for managing your career and getting a job. The online toolkits help every step of the way from career research to CV building:
- Use your strengths – use the My Strengths tool to learn what your strengths are and how to make the most of them. If you understand what you’re good at, making the right choices is easier
- Explore your options – check out Careers A-Z to find out all you need to know about the hundreds of different jobs out there. Have a look at Course Choices to see where different learning, training or volunteering options could take you
- Create a great CV – My CV gives you step by step help and templates to write and save up to five great CVs
- Network – learn about using your connections and contacts to explore hidden jobs. Read tips on job hunting through social media
- Perfect your interview skills – use the My Interview tool to help you prepare and understand what to expect when you go for an interview. There’s also advice on handling interview nerves and how to research an employer before the big day.
Visit myworldofwork.co.uk now and sign up for all the great features designed to help you on your way.
My World of Work is a service provided by Skills Development Scotland.
Apprenticeships.scot
Apprenticeships have changed, with more than 80 different types covering hundreds of jobs. With a Modern Apprenticeship you get a job, get paid and get qualified – in some roles right up to degree level. No wonder more than 25,000 people choose a Modern Apprenticeship every year.
Want to know more? At apprenticeships.scot you can search for apprenticeships, apply for apprenticeship jobs and find out more about the different levels of qualifications.
You can also check out Foundation Apprenticeships which help you kick-start your career before you even leave school. Go to apprenticeships.scot and follow @apprentice_scot.
Digital World
Careers in digital technologies offer endless possibilities and opportunities. With over 12,000 job opportunities every year, Scotland’s digital technologies sector needs lots more people like you right now and in the future.
Digital World provides information on tech careers in Scotland, ways to get in and where to study. Find out more by visiting digitalworld.net, and follow @DigitalWorldHQ or DigitalWorldHQ on Facebook.
From Skills Development Scotland and Scotland’s digital technologies sector.
