Careers News

More information about Skills Development Scotland and My World of Work can be found in the Careers Information.

Skills Development Scotland Service

  • All students have access to an online careers account on My World of Work.
  • Another site which is continually being updated for parents and careers has been launched:  My Kid's Career.

This page can quickly be accessed with: knox.is/careers

S4-S6: JOB VACANCIES 7 OCTOBER 2022
Published: Thu 13 Oct 2022

The latest vacancies are now available from East Lothian Works.

East Lothian Works 7 October 2022

Speak to Mr Flood for more information.

S4-S6: JOB VACANCIES 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
Published: Tue 4 Oct 2022

The latest vacancies are now available from East Lothian Works.

East Lothian Works 30 September 2022

Speak to Mr Flood for more information.

S4-S6: JOB VACANCIES 15 and 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
Published: Mon 26 Sep 2022

The latest vacancies are now available from East Lothian Works.

East Lothian Works 15 September 2022

East Lothian Works 23 September 2022

Speak to Mr Flood for more information.

S3-S6: NHS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
Published: Tue 6 Sep 2022

The NHS Virtual Work Experience Programme will be commencing on Sunday 2nd October for those interested in careers in:

Nursing; Midwifery; Paramedicine; Physiotherapy; Occupational Therapy; Dietetics; Radiography; Prosthetics and Orthotics; Speech and Language Therapy; Pharmacy

During the work experience day, students will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. They will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team.

Students will receive certificates as evidence of having participated in the work experience programme. Those that complete the full 5-month programme will also be awarded Highly Commended References.  Students can register individually at any time throughout the 5-month programme using the link below. We recommend booking early to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs.

https://alliedhealthmentor.org/nhs-healthcare-careers-virtual-work-experience/

S6 CAREERS: CAMBRIDGE INTERVIEWS WEBINARS
Published: Tue 6 Sep 2022

Considering applying to Cambridge this October? You might be interested in signing up for Cambridge interview webinars.

These sessions are designed for students who are likely to apply to Cambridge this year, and would like to find out more about the interviews. The sessions themselves will be delivered by academics from the university, and will be interactive. They aim to provide attendees with a better idea of what to expect at interview, and how they might be able to prepare.

The events will all take place from 17:00-18:00, on the following dates. There will also be a general interviews overview session at the same time on Tuesday 13th September.

Wednesday 21 September 2022

  • English
  • Architecture; History of Art

Thursday 22 September 2022

  • Computer Science (TBC)
  • Law (TBC)
  • Psychological and Behavioural Science

Friday 23 September 2022

  • Archaeology; Classics
  • Maths

Monday 26 September 2022

  • Biology; Natural Sciences – Biological
  • Human, Social and Political Sciences (TBC)
  • Economics

Tuesday 27 September 2022

  • Physics; Natural Sciences – Physical
  • Philosophy
  • Theology

Wednesday 28 September 2022

  • History; History and Modern Languages; History and Politics
  • Medicine; Veterinary Medicine

Thursday 29 September 2022

  • Engineering; Chemical Engineering
  • Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Linguistics
  • Modern and Medieval Languages

Friday 30 September 2022

  • Chemistry; Natural Sciences – Biological or Physical
  • Geography; Land Economy
  • Music

You can apply individually at the University of Cambridge website.