Behind every great new career in Insurance is a line of applicants, all jostling to get in there before you. Unlike the queue for Still Game tickets, however, sharp elbows and a terrifying stare will not be enough to help get your hands on the prize. What you really need are stand-out qualities that will […]
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It’s been years since Granny Ina clocked off from her final shift, heading off into the sunset with her carriage clock for balmy winters in Tenerife. But not everyone is ready to give up work once they hit retirement age. Take 89-year-old Joe Bartley who made headlines recently when he advertised for a job to
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Conflicts can be small and meaningless: like President Trump’s hands or his war of words in no more than 140 characters with the rest of the world. Or they can be huge: like the nuclear fall-out experienced by Davey after taking home filling station flowers for Valentine’s Day. Of course, when it comes to the
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As Adele showed at the Grammys’ Awards night by redistributing her gong for Album of the Year to rival Beyonce, credit where credit’s due. And right now when it comes to Financial Services, much credit seems due to those working in credit unions. According to the Association of British Credit Unions Limited (ABCUL), the sector
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There’s nothing like a winter pick-me-up to boost the spirits: a spot of winter sun, that first sip after a dry January or the sheer indulgence of a spa day. A bit of good news can do the trick too – just like Scotland’s Scottish engineering sector had just before Christmas, when figures showed business
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You’re a fabulous engineer. You’re putting in the hours. You’re doing a great job. You get along with your colleagues. And somehow you’re passed over for promotions. Are you accidentally sabotaging your career prospects? Here are five things that could be holding you back: and the best ways to fix them. Problem: You’re the
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How good are you at meeting customers’ needs? Can you put people skills to good use, helping to sort out problems, ensuring complaints are fixed and doing your best to make sure services or products are delivered on time. Naturally, you’ll know when you’re getting it right but what does it feel like from the
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Do you know when a yeoboseyo should come before an annyeong? Can you tell the difference between a computer that is rikki from a computer programmer who is murtunut? More importantly, what would you do if presented by a customer with the conundrum of tartan zapatillas that just don’t fit: order bigger slip-ons or suggest
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It doesn’t matter at what stage you are at in your teaching career – from probationer to head teacher – s1jobs is the place to find your niche and dream role in education. There are opportunities at all levels and stages in this profession, including early years positions and supply jobs. Of course, as a
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So you’ve juggled your lesson plans and essay deadlines, dealt with awkward staff and difficult children and now you’re on the home straight to getting your first teaching job. Unfortunately, the start of a new year can be challenging for probationer teachers. While talk of applying for jobs started as early as Christmas, it’s probably
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