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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“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you . . . Yours is the earth and everything in it.” So said Rudyard Kipling in his much-quoted poem, If. Such composure might also explain why his cakes are so exceedingly good. The ability to keep calm
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If you have the kind of top-notch communication skills that could leave Sean Spicer speechless, s1jobs is the natural place to find your next Call & Contact Centre role. If you also have specialist skills, there are great opportunities to combine your knowledge and experience to deliver outstanding customer service. Let’s meet Nurse
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Full customers is the goal of great restaurants. Full customer satisfaction is the goal of great Call & Contact Centres. In fact, happiness is the single most important key to maintaining and growing the customer base. So, if you want to forge a lasting and lucrative career as a Call & Contact Centre pro,
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