We had a superb “STEM Speed Dating” session involving all the S3 pupils. Representatives from a number of local and international employers came to KHS and the pupils had 5 minutes to “grill” each on on their job, typical day, and how much is possible to get paid. The companies and organisations involved were…

• Amazon Web Services
• BAE Systems
• Babcock
• EXXON Mobil
• Fife College
• James Donaldson Group
• Leonardo
• National Records of Scotland
• Q2 Solutions
• Raytheon
• Royal Navy
• SSE Renewables
• University of Edinburgh

Here’s some thoughts from our S3 on why this was worthwhile.

• I got ideas about jobs.
• It was worthwhile because it gave an insight into future jobs and interests and tells you their story about their job.
• It gives you a idea of jobs and what you want to take.
• To have options on what I can do when I leave school.
• I think it was worthwhile because I got to speak to lots of people with different jobs and experiences. It was interesting to hear about their roles and things that I could potentially take up in the future.
• It was worthwhile because it was interesting finding out what people jobs are and the pros and cons about it. It was also interesting to know what you need to achieve to get into their career.
• It gives me ideas about jobs.
• It helped decide what job I want to do.
• You got to know more about the people’s jobs.