It’s been quite a while since forward thinking companies first recognised the potential of social media to strengthen their customer services. Let’s face it, in that time Mark Zuckerberg has gone from Harvard skater boy to cardigan-wearing dad. Not only do online platforms offer continually evolving ways to engage with customers and clients but they […]
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There has been at least one very famous carpenter in history. Yes, that’s right. In his hey day Grampa Jack could fair make the ladies gasp at the handiwork in his handbuilt sheds. Joiners, on the other hand, seem to be regarded as the hard working yet less celeb-worthy wood workers. Both work with timber
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It sits close to Glasgow city centre, has well known communication links, an unmistakable architectural heritage and over the past decade it has been transformed by a series of imaginative construction projects. No it’s not Rab C Nesbitt. But it is his neighbourhood. The work to bring Govan’s past back to life continues with exciting
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With hundreds of vacancies from entry level upwards, there’s no shortage of opportunities to land a call or contact centre role with s1jobs, whatever your background and experience. But once you’ve landed your top job, don’t get too comfortable. This is a sector that’s changing fast and you’ll be expected to change with it. To
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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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