Dealing with angry callers as a Call & Contact Centre worker is just like dealing with buzzing noises as a beekeeper. Unless you want to get stung, it’s wise not to overreact and start flapping. Instead it’s best to learn how to handle these little exchanges with a calm manner. At s1jobs we know you […]
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Sometimes folks put two and two together and come up with 22 – which leaves everyone scratching their heads. So, when the numbers simply don’t add up, who you gonna call? That would be the forensic accountant. The demand for this specialist role has grown in recent years as companies strive to steer clear of
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It doesn’t matter what level you’re at in your accountancy career, at s1jobs you’ll find opportunities to move on up. But what if it isn’t just reaching the next rung on the ladder that sees you arrive early in the mornings and last to leave the office at night? What if your goal is to
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Food & Beverage Supervisor. It sounds like the kind of vacancy Willy Wonka would share on s1jobs – special skills needed for the chocolate factory include harmonising with Oompa Loompas. While most Food and Beverage Supervisors or Managers will never enjoy a gondola ride on a river of hot chocolate, the job can be fun
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Scotland has a housing shortage and so far new build is not keeping pace with demand. In the mature sector, closing dates have started to appear again and the cost of rent continues to rise. The recent changes to stamp duty may have put the brakes on the quick sale of large homes, but those
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Anyone who has experience of working in the property sector will know selling a house that does not even exist yet is probably one of the more challenging sales scenarios. Thankfully, that’s where the show home comes into its own. This flagship building serves to allow prospective buyers to experience just what their dream home
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If you’re an occupational therapist, day centre assistant, social worker or childcare practitioner, s1jobs is where to find your next move. Every day there are exciting new vacancies in the childcare and social services sector. None of these jobs are easy but they are all rewarding and they make a vital difference to people for
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Ageing, like the weather, is one of our great obsessions. Whether we’re trying to turn back the clock or tell ourselves it’s just a number, it’s never far from our thoughts, especially if the Big 40/50/60 is just around the corner. We should instead remember the words of Mark Twain: “Age is an issue of
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The retail sector is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, offering a wide variety of jobs, from part-time sales assistants to full-time CEOs. But before you decide it’s right for you and begin applying for those top roles on s1jobs, there are some things you need to know. When it comes to
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How’s your personal brand holding up? A little saggy round the edges? Or does it fit as well as it ever did? If it’s beginning to resemble your favourite band T-shirt with moth-eaten holes and worn lettering, it might be time for an overhaul. Like it or not we all have a personal brand; it’s
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