Social workers in Scotland are happier in their jobs than their counterparts elsewhere in the UK. That’s the finding of research carried out by a newspaper and presented to an audience of social workers in Edinburgh last month. According to the Social Lives study, more than 80% of social workers in Scotland said they enjoyed […]
Smile please: job satisfaction is guaranteed Read More »
What’s the toughest job in marketing? Maybe it’s representing a new mobile phone company in an area of frenzied competition? Or perhaps working with a small start-up with no track record and a budget that can be counted in loose change? Every role has its own challenges and on s1jobs you can find openings in
Look ahead to your new career Read More »
Blink and you might miss something in today’s fast-moving digital world. New trends, changing buzzwords and updated algorithms mean only digital dynamos can keep pace. That sounds very much like Jessica McAndrew, Digital Comms Director at Beattie: The Integrated Communications Agency. We caught up with Jessica to learn more about her job. What does your
Meet the Expert: Jessica McAndrew Read More »
Guerrilla recruitment methods are being used by all industries to attract bright, young minds. Don’t confuse this with gorilla recruitment, which is an entirely different thing. The first takes a creative approach to finding new staff, such as through chatrooms or social media campaigns. The second uses a silverback called Shabani to front a video
Going bananas for insurance Read More »
To the outside world, you work in financial services. You deal with facts and figures. A little geeky maybe? On the contrary! To be a champion in finance you know that, no matter which sector you work in, it’s your analytical mind and go-get-em soft skills that make you a title contender. Don’t be fooled
Come ahead if you think you’re soft enough! Read More »
Engineers always score highly in job satisfaction surveys. They’re so content in life they make Tigger look glum. And there can have been no better sense of fulfilment for the engineers working on the new Queensferry Crossing than when it officially opened to traffic. From laying the steel on the bridge deck to the pouring
Much more than a supporting role Read More »
You love engineering and you want to boost your career. But should you aim for internal promotion or an external move? What are the pros and cons of each when building your career? Let’s find out! Internal promotion Insider information With your view from the inside of a company, it can be easier
Should I stay or should I go? Read More »
Supply teaching is a bit like dipping into a box of chocolates without that handy card to tell you what you’re choosing. In this pick ’n’ mix branch of the teaching profession, each day can mean a different school, a new set of pupils, staff and management styles to get to grips with. This means
Stay sweet on supply teaching Read More »
Introducing language studies to primary-age kids means they’re already surprising parents by counting to 10 in French, ordering ice cream in Italian and singing songs in Spanish. This early years approach is hopefully paving the way for a generation who take to languages like canards a l’eau. But what about you as a teacher? Have
Mind your language and boost your career Read More »
Calling all night owls! If you don’t give a hoot about working hard while the rest of us are tucked up in our beds, there are openings on s1jobs that are just right for you. In our 24-hour-on world, companies can no longer switch the lights off at 6pm and pack up for the day.
Enjoy the nightlife! Read More »
