If you’re sitting down to read this, stand up now. We don’t mean to sound like a drill sergeant, but being on your feet is good for your health in all sorts of ways. Alas, too many of us spend our working lives with our bahookies glued to chairs and this lack of activity takes […]
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Aside from VIP tickets for Banarama’s Glasgow gig, what can you put in your CV that will impress employers when you go looking for a new accountancy role on s1jobs? Yes, it’s good to show you’re a rounded person with many interests, so anything that involves volunteering is helpful. But how about going the extra
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As far as securing a top job after graduation goes, accountancy is a great choice. However, when it comes to securing a position at the best firms with s1jobs, applicants need more than just a good degree and a new haircut to stand out. Diverse CV When wading through a sea of CVs employers love
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Customer service roles cover every possible industry, from local authorities to the energy sector. But regardless of which area of the business you work in, the chances are you could learn a thing or two from an organisation based at 12 Rue Cambon in Paris. Home to the original Channel store, Rue Cambon sits just
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In the construction industry you’re never going to be just another brick in the wall. There are so many roles needed to create modern buildings that unique and special talents are called upon. This means very often you’ll be the hero of the moment, with your handiwork ensuring the success of projects big and small.
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Bricks and mortar have been around since Grampa Jack was in a hand-knitted onesie (some things never change!). But if you’re in the market for any of the construction roles available on s1jobs, you’ll know as well as using traditional techniques building sites are increasingly places of innovation. The push towards environmentally-friendly housing is just
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In the world of property everyone has their own specialism: that area of the market you’ve studied in detail and in which you’ve gained a wealth of experience. This could be a working knowledge of a city or area of the countryside. It could even be a reputation for being the go-to person when it
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Scotland may have a shortage of houses but there’s no shortage of jobs for people in the property industry. In fact, s1jobs has hundreds of vacancies, in all area, from estate agents to property lawyers. This reflects the fact that property is a diverse sector and needs people with all skills and educational backgrounds. But
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For social workers, support workers and carers, s1jobs has a wealth of opportunities, with openings from the Shetland Islands to the Borders. In fact, because of our ageing population, care for older people is one area where there is no shortage of jobs. But it’s not all about managing decline. Good care should focus on
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The world could do with a bit of gobblefunk right now. And some swatchscollop. And even a bit of frobscottle. Anyone under the age of ten and reading Roald Dahl knows exactly what we mean, unless they’ve been fluckgungled by their parents. Roald Dahl’s made-up language is writing at its wonderful and wacky best –
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