1. Please click on a colour Careers Information Careers Information Work and Training Work and Training College University Year Out

2. Careers Information Blue boxes contain information about different types of careers or click on the links below Careers Scotland website Occupations Working In Series Blue boxes contain information about different types of careers or click on the links below Careers Scotland website Occupations Working In Series more info

3. College Red boxes contain information about college To find out more click on the links below Edinburghs Telford College Jewel and Esk College Oatridge College Stevenson College Edinburgh Try the planitplus website for career and college information www.planitplus.net/careerzone/areas Red boxes contain information about college To find out more click on the links below Edinburghs Telford College Jewel and Esk College Oatridge College Stevenson College Edinburgh Try the planitplus website for career and college information www.planitplus.net/careerzone/areas more info

4. University Yellow boxes contain information on all Scottish Universities For local universities click below Edinburgh University Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Napier University Queen Margaret University College For all UK courses go to www.ucas.com Yellow boxes contain information on all Scottish Universities For local universities click below Edinburgh University Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Napier University Queen Margaret University College For all UK courses go to www.ucas.com more info

5. Work or Training Green boxes contain information on applying for work or training Look at the Steps to Success leaflets for help with CVs, application forms, interview preparation etc. There is also a CV builder template available online on the Careers Scotland website Click on the links below www.careers-scotland.org.uk www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk www.jobs.scotsman.com Green boxes contain information on applying for work or training Look at the Steps to Success leaflets for help with CVs, application forms, interview preparation etc. There is also a CV builder template available online on the Careers Scotland website Click on the links below www.careers-scotland.org.uk www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk www.jobs.scotsman.com more info

6. Year Out Orange boxes contain information on Taking a Year Out Look at the publications on Taking a Year Out Check out the local leaflets on voluntary work Click on the links below www.gapyear.com www.edinburghvolunteers.org/ www.summerjobs.com www.yearoutgroup.org Orange boxes contain information on Taking a Year Out Look at the publications on Taking a Year Out Check out the local leaflets on voluntary work Click on the links below www.gapyear.com www.edinburghvolunteers.org/ www.summerjobs.com www.yearoutgroup.org more info

7. Careers Information You need accurate up to date information to help make good decisions Use the Careers Library blue section boxes to help find the latest paper careers information If you need further information try the web links by clicking here If you are not sure, ask the librarian or careers adviser careers info

8. College Entry varies between courses From 0-4 Standard Grades up to 1-3 Highers You apply to colleges direct Some courses have deadlines and some are very popular so make sure and apply as early as possible Phone colleges for a prospectus and application form or check the red boxes in the library If you need further information try the web links by clicking here If you need further help contact the careers adviser college info

9. University Entry requirements vary depending on the university and course Most will ask for 3 to 5 Highers You can apply for up to 5 courses through UCAS You will complete your UCAS form by the end of Term 1 of S5/6 Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine and Oxbridge have a much earlier closing date If you need further information try the web links by clicking here Contact your guidance teacher or careers adviser for further information Universities

10. Work or training You need to get prepared and this will include: Identifying what kind of work will interest you Will you have the required qualifications? What do you know about the job? If unsure go to the careers information section here It is important that you attend the Careers Scotland Jobs Fair exhibition in Term 2 – see your guidance teacher The Steps to Success leaflets give information on a wide range of job hunting techniques See your careers adviser for further information careers info

11. Year Out Take up paid employment or voluntary work here or abroad It is very important that you prepare well in advance Decide on where and what you want to do (and the costs!) Check if visas or vaccinations are required Why are you doing this? Will it help future application to employers, colleges and universities? If you need further information try the web links by clicking here If you need further help contact the careers adviser Year Out