Job hunting in production and manufacturing is a bit like fishing. You get the odd hopeful bite, some near misses, and a few ones that got away . . . before landing the biggie. And just as anglers sometimes use two or three rods to increase their chances of success, job hunters quite often apply […]
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Twenty years ago software engineers couldn’t have imagined applying for a role on s1jobs where they’d be creating augmented reality mobile apps. But time and tech moves at a dizzying pace and this is just as true in the oil and gas industry. This sector has changed dramatically and it’s why energy body OPITO is
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Figuring out how to make the jump from one industry to another can be tougher than playing Battleships with Grampa Jack. But if you’re particularly interested in oil and gas, there are several great roles that are perfect for making the leap. And there’s never been a better time to get involved, with the current
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You want to help others as a nurse or care worker, you’re bursting with skills that medical employers desire, yet it’s still daunting going into an interview. Every one is different and you can’t always guess exactly what your potential new employer is going to ask – but worry not: s1jobs can help prepare you.
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It’s a figure Scotland should be proud of. More than half the population have now signed up for the Organ Donor Register – a much higher percentage than the UK as a whole. The message is clearly getting through that donating organs and tissue saves and improves lives. More than 470 transplants were carried out
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It’s September and the post-summer blues are settling in as unwelcome lodgers – a mood not helped by repeated viewings of Mamma Mia 2 making you want to chuck it all in and open a taverna on a Greek island. After a sun and Aperol Spritz-sprinkled summer, getting back into the office routine isn’t easy.
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You can manage the reputation of half a dozen global brands, switch from writing press releases for utility companies to soothing the nerves of a CEO before a grilling on the Today Programme. Oh, and manage a bunch of unruly journalists on a press trip to the vineyards of France. But just think what it
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Recent figures show the majority of marriages in Scotland no longer take place in a traditional church setting. Whether Humanist, Pastafarian or Jedi, so long as there’s a good knees-up at the end of the ‘I Do’s’ we’re happy. But one thing all these marriages have in common is the need to be legalised. See
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It’s a stomach-churning feeling every computer user experiences at some point. No, we’re not talking about our parents joining Facebook. It’s the dreaded data-loss. You’ve been clacking away on the keyboard for hours when suddenly . . . everything disappears. Lost in space. Thankfully, there are solutions. And if you’re new to IT but keen
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Nothing beats that feeling of waking up refreshed and ready to tackle your working day. Getting those precious zzz’s is essential for maintaining good health and allowing us to perform at our optimum in the world of IT. Sometimes, however, we need a little help dozing off. Thankfully, software developers and tech gurus have woken
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