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Scottish Careers Week 2024
11 November 2024 • Sarah Medcraf
Scottish Careers Week 2024 shines a light on the career support available to people of all ages across Scotland,
Co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland, it's an action-packed week.
Find all Careers Week events HERE
There are lots of ways you can get involved whether you're an educator, an employer or a career practitioner. You can celebrate career support, showcase exciting industries and opportunities, including green careers, and help shape a brighter future for everyone.
For individuals
- Create a My World of Work account and explore the career tools and content.
- Update your CV.
- Book an appointment with a careers adviser on My World of Work or at a local centre.
- Register to volunteer with a cause close to your heart to boost experience.
- Listen to a careers podcast or watch training to boost your skills in digital, Artificial Intelligence or communication.
- Search for influencers on social media working in industries you’re interested in.
- Create or update your LinkedIn profile.
For employers and industry bodies
- Share what you're doing to support career development and attract and inspire new talent: 'We’ve decided to help #ShapeTheFuture during #ScotCareersWeek24 by signing up to mentor local pupils!'
- Feature employees making decisions to advance their careers, like taking on a new project or signing up for a development course.
- Sign up to employer-related events and activities taking place during Scottish Careers Week.
Host your own event during the week to profile opportunities at your organisation.