Open the valves! More than 100 new recruits will be joining the North Sea’s oil and gas workers through the OGTAP (Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme). Their mission is to complete their training in order to take over from those soon to retire. Billed as one of the most successful schemes of its kind, the OGTAP […]
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When you work in Marketing & PR you soon come to realise not all clients fully understand what you do. They know they need you to get the message out about how wonderful they are and deal with problems, if they arise. But how about the subtleties of your work on reputational management? Well, that’s
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It takes more than a pair of shiny Oxford brogues or sassy kitten heels to get a foot in the marketing door these days – you need a combined skill set to catch the eye. Marketing internships pop up regularly on s1jobs, especially at this time of the year when there are plenty of graduates still
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Let’s just plead guilty. We’ve long been in love with all things legal, particularly when it plays out on our telly screens. From reality TV shows to soaps with a legal twist, we just can’t get enough of law action. Perhaps that’s why Sky TV has decided to pilot a brand new legal chat show,
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If you’re a solicitor, an advocate or solicitor-advocate, the courts of Scotland are where you spend much of your working life. This is your world and here, you’re a hero – representing defendants in criminal cases or clients who find themselves embroiled in civil law. The courtroom is indeed a fascinating arena, a place where
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Ever felt you’ve spent so much time plugged into the matrix that human contact seems a distant memory? From social media to games to spreadsheets and programming, life behind the virtual curtain can feel isolating at times – especially if you work daily in the digitally demanding IT sector. Research suggests the loneliest workers tend
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Tech powerhouse Google has opened a digital garage in Scotland, choosing Edinburgh as the location for its state-of-the-art hub. The facility will offer skills and training to thousands who lack digital and tech literacy, with expert coaches sharing their knowledge. There are already numerous garages situated across the UK – including one in Glasgow –
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Once upon a time the HR department was actually just a filing cabinet where the big boss kept a record of everyone who had to be paid each month. Today, of course, the payroll belongs to accountants while HR managers and assistants are tasked with protecting workers’ rights and empowering all members of staff to
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During her recent US Open final, tennis ace Serena Williams lost her cool in spectacular fashion when penalised for code violations. Serena, who lost the match to rising star Naomi Osaka, was sure her conduct was correct but her outbursts resulted in a $17,000 fine. That’s why knowing where you stand in the workplace is
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Forget the deep-fried food cliches – we all know they’re fake news. The truth is Scotland’s fantastic food and desirable drink is renowned the world over. And now our nation’s food tourism industry has been given a massive boost. The Scottish government is backing a proposal to introduce local branding and a new customer and
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