Website FAQS

This area contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you navigate your way round the myjobscotland website.

Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention that some members of the public may receive job offers made on behalf of myjobscotland, or by people claiming to work for, or b...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 12:34 PM
Working in the UK
myjobscotland isn't involved in the specifics and legality of applying for positions in the UK. Instead candidates should review the Home Office UK Bor...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Issues applying online? Things to try
If you are experiencing issues with your online application please try the following: Delete your cookies/temporary Internet files Ensure that your pr...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Can I advertise on myjobscotland?
Although myjobscotland is mainly used by Local Authorities, Scottish Emergency Services and Furtehr and Higher Education establishments, myjobscotland will ...
Thu, 26 Nov, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Wont "I Accept" Cookies pop-up
On Thursday 19 December 2019 we updated our cookies/privacy statement consent tool which displays when you access myjobscotland: We have had report...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 11:00 AM
myjobscotland Changes - December 2019
Between 09 December until 18 December 2019 the myjobscotland website was upgraded to allow our new application process to be added. During this period organ...
Fri, 1 Jul, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Accessibility Updates - Tuesday 05 July 2022
Following our major application form update in December 2019 we have been working closely with the Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) undertaking an accessi...
Tue, 5 Jul, 2022 at 12:01 PM
Why ask for equality and diversity information?
Following the release of the 2022 Scottish Census options, the myjobscotland Equality and Diversity questionnaire has been updated to reflect the census dat...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 11:17 AM
I require a Visa (Sponsorship) - Information
Did you see a viral TikTok that said you and your family could get a free visa to relocate to Scotland? We have received reports in relation to a concernin...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Update to Website (31 May 2023)
  On Wednesday 31 May 2023 we took the myjobscotland website offline in order to deploy and essential upgrade to the way our systems communicate which wi...
Wed, 31 May, 2023 at 7:57 PM