The predicted rise in Scotland’s ageing population means more pressure on our social care sector and higher demand for those on the frontline – such as social workers, care home managers, care assistants, and care co-ordinators – as seen by the number of positions on s1jobs. But if our elderly lived in China or Belgium, […]
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It’s fair to say housing jobs never make it on to those ‘hot career’ lists published from time to time. Who’s ever seen a housing officer sandwiched between a pilot, spy or movie star? This is a shame because, although the sector itself may not seem sexy, it’s certainly an exciting place to be. Just
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Snazzy sales brochures, 3-D interactive videos, try-before-you-buy schemes . . . these are all great tools for the modern salesperson. But all of the customer experiences and fast facts in the world won’t do the job, if you can’t also do one simple thing: give your customer exactly what they need. Essentially, this means demonstrating
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Selling cars used to be straightforward. Twice a year the number plates would change and the manufacturers would regularly introduce new models. For customers the options were paint colour, seat fabric and petrol versus diesel. Now things are very different and getting more complex every day. In fact, the entire industry is going through a
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The world of retail has never been more competitive but there are some companies who are getting it just right. On s1jobs you can find opportunities to work for some of the big names who really are at the top of their game. So what is it that makes these retailers stand out? Well, it’s
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Nobody’s perfect. We all make mistakes at work. Unless you’re a pilot, surgeon or lion dentist, it’s rarely a matter of life and death but mistakes – whatever their size – can send us straight to the naughty step. Automation in the production and manufacturing environment has drastically reduced opportunities for human error but they
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When asked about successful Scottish manufacturing sectors, what do you think of? Whisky? Electronics? Food and drink? All spot on! But you may be surprised to discover pharmaceutical production in Scotland is also booming. A recent report by the Fraser of Allander Institute and the University of Strathclyde suggests the industry is worth £1.7 billion
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If you work in Scotland’s oil and gas sector, you’ll know a thing or three about what makes this industry tick . . . and, in the face of many physical, technological and commercial challenges, what’s needed to keep it ticking over for many years to come. That’s why you and your co-workers are being
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Depending upon your news source over the past few years, the oil industry in Scotland was either scraping the bottom of the barrel . . . or sitting on a black gold mine. Well, it turns out everyone now agrees the reserves coming on-stream in the North Sea are sufficient enough to keep the industry
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How’s your needlepoint? Have you ever tried your hand at knitting? It’s true the path to a medical career can be lengthy and this doesn’t leave lots of time for learning hobbies. But it should . . . because what you do in your spare time could have a positive impact on your work. According
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