A few words from our Careers Adviser....
Hi, I am Jennifer Jones, the Careers Adviser for Knox Academy. The organisation I work for is Skills Development Scotland. I am usually in school all day on a Wednesday and a Thursday morning. Most of this time is spent carrying out 1:1 careers interviews with pupils in S4 – S6.
At their interview pupils have the chance to talk about their career ideas, ask questions and explore their options. I will be asking them lots of questions too!! At the end of their interview pupils may get a ‘Plan of Action’ with a list of things they need to do. A copy of this is given to their Guidance teacher.
I visit each S4, S5 and S6 class during the first half of the academic year to do a careers based lesson, explain my role and how pupils can get in touch. They are also issued with a Careers Newsletter with my contact details and lots of other useful information about careers and planning their future.
On a Wednesday during morning break I hold a ‘Careers Drop-In’ where any pupil from S1 – S6 can come along to ask a question. Pupils in S4, S5 and S6 can request a careers interview by completing a interview request form – these are available in the careers section of the school library and from the school librarian and guidance staff. Competed cards should be placed in the careers box in the library or they can be handed to the school librarian or their Guidance teacher.
When I am not in school I can be contacted by email or ‘phone. I’d be happy to hear from you so please get in touch if you have any questions.
Jennifer Jones
Careers Adviser
Skills Development Scotland
Adam Ferguson House
Eskmills Park
Station Road
Musselburgh
EH21 7PQ
0131 665 3120
0131 653 1012 (direct line)
