Blog by Cerys Ferguson, modern apprentice at the Care Inspectorate & SSSC for Scottish Apprenticeship Week

My career so far...

Blog by Cerys Ferguson, modern apprentice at the Care Inspectorate & SSSC for Scottish Careers Week

After leaving school, I went to college and completed an HNC in Media Analysis and Production. I then had the opportunity to continue studying Media at Robert Gordon University, however I wasn’t keen to move to Aberdeen, and the course wasn’t exactly what I wanted to do. Then I started studying Criminology at Abertay University in Dundee, however again, it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to do. Finally, I was able to transfer courses at Abertay to study Psychology, which was definitely the right choice for me. I graduated summer 2023 and worked in hospitality for a year whilst deciding what I wanted my career to look like. That’s when I found the advertisement for the modern apprentice position at the SSSC. I knew I enjoyed learning but felt as though I needed to get out into the workforce, so the idea of a modern apprenticeship felt like a good fit for me. The thought of working in an office also appealed to me as I really enjoy the balance of collaborative and independent work. The application was simple, and luckily, I was offered a place at the group interview day. This day was a great experience, as it was my first ‘proper’ interview and solidified my thoughts of wanting to work in an office environment. The whole recruitment journey was pleasant, everyone I crossed paths with was very supportive and clear with what was required of me, and were able to answer any questions I may have had.

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