What do we want? Construction! When do we want it? Now! The people have spoken . . . and the good news is action is being taken. The Scottish Government has set a target to build no fewer than 50,000 affordable homes by the year 2021. And this week we saw Transport Scotland open the […]
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Within the construction industry there are exciting opportunities for graduates in many different disciplines. But if you have a degree in quantity surveying, construction management or civil engineering, employers will be queuing up to take you on. Alas, what if you don’t have such shiny credentials but can’t afford to give up your day job
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Catch Granny Ina without her hearing aid and the chances of a meaningful conversation are as remote as a real celebrity appearing on Big Brother. If it’s not turned on and tuned in, anyone trying to have a blether isn’t going to be heard – much like call and contact centre staff when there’s a
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There are two kinds of call and contact centres, in-house and outsourced, and on s1jobs you can find vacancies for both. In the first, you work directly for the organisation that provides goods and services to its customers. In the second, the back-up and support functions have been contracted out. In either case, your role
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Admin staff are often on the frontline of company operations and dealing with demanding co-workers or calamitous clients can be challenging. That’s why a positive attitude and calm nature are essential. Learning how to communicate effectively will also make life easier for everyone. So here are some of the best ways to use your chat
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These are volatile times. Just ask our pal Mr Pound Sterling. He’s feeling a bit all over the place right now, if recent market indicators are to be believed. In fact, a scan of the world stock markets suggests these are uncertain days for currencies all across the globe. Venezuela is suffering from hyperinflation while
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What do you do when faced with an ethical dilemma? Try to puzzle it out on your own? Have a quiet word with a colleague or your client? Support and knowledge often help, which is why Chartered Accountancy students in Scotland taking their final technical exam will also be required to sit a separate exam
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An interview isn’t just a chance for the hiring manager to find out more about you. It’s an opportunity for you to find out more about the company and decide if it’s somewhere you would like to work. Asking questions shows the hiring manager that you’ve really thought about your career with the company and
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Celebrating its 70th year, the NHS is a national treasure and the envy of the world, providing not only medical care but also a wide range of social services. Still going strong after all these years it is a septuagenarian that shows no sign of slowing down. Let’s take a look at just some of
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Healthy eating is important at all stages of our lives, but increasingly so as we get older. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy for the very elderly or sick. That’s where caterers come in. Most people think of nurses, social workers and carers when asked to think of jobs in the social care sector. It’s caterers,
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