Careers help in school

Skills Development Scotland is Scotland's careers service.

Our qualified Careers Advisers work in schools and our careers centres across the whole of Scotland.

Your SDS Careers Advisers is Sandra McCreadie and you can get in touch with her through the school. Contact Sandra directly by email (opens new window) 

Your SDS Careers Advisers will be there for you all through school, helping you get ready for what you'll do when you leave.

Some people think Careers Advisers are here to tell you what to do. Not true! And they won't say 'no' or 'you can't' either.

They will help you to think about what's best for your future. And they will be there when you need them to back you up while you figure it out.

One of the main things your Careers Adviser will help you do is develop your Career Management Skills, which are the skills you'll need to make your career a success.

You'll take part in group work sessions with your Careers Adviser, as well as having the chance of one-to-one time. They're also available for drop-in sessions.

SDS Careers Advisers will also be able to support your parents, carers and teachers when it comes to talking about careers.

Drop in sessions are available in the library on:

  • Wednesdays 11.20am - 12pm

The work of SDS Careers Advisers is supported by our careers website My World of Work (opens new window)

You can use it to explore your career, skills and learning opportunities right through your school and working life.

My World of Work

My World of Work is Scotland's careers website.

It helps you explore your career, skills and learning opportunities from school right through your working life.

My World of Work (opens new window) helps you personalise your career journey and offers career information, advice and tools such as:

My Career Options (opens new window) - A great place to get started on the website by learning more about yourself, exploring your options and finding the career that's right for you

Learn and train (opens new window) - Your guide to training and studying - from college, uni and apprenticeships to volunteering, picking the right course and funding

Getting a job (opens new window) - This helps you find and apply for jobs. There's also a tool to help you create the perfect CV and advice on how to have a great interview

Parents (opens new window) - Support to help parents and carers spark ideas for your child's career, and explore the routes they could take.

Use the site regularly as you go through school. The more you tell it about yourself, the more great careers ideas you'll get for you.

Remember your Skills Development Scotland Careers Adviser is available at school to talk to you about your options. Or drop into one of our careers centres to get support and information on what to do next. Go to My World of Work centres (opens new window) to find your local careers centre.