Team efforts can prove to be a far more fun and rewarding experience in so many areas and charity fundraising is no exception! Most of us want to do our bit to help but sometimes it can feel daunting to take on the responsibility ourselves. That’s why it can be a great idea to get […]
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Forth One’s Grant Stott has been a familiar voice to radio listeners across the Lothians and Fife for the past quarter of a century. We hope we haven’t just made him feel old! As well as the radio industry, he’s also been employed in a number of other roles across the wider media. As our
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Dragons’ Den returned to our screens on Sunday on BBC2, though a familiar Scottish voice was missing: Clydebank’s own Duncan Bannatyne has decided not to return for the latest series. But even with one of the fierier Dragons gone, facing the potential investors this series is still going to be a daunting prospect for the
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We’ve mentioned before on the blog that people can take some unusual paths in their working career and that’s certainly the case with our latest interviewee. Alan Anderson is a comedian, event organiser and sporting commentator. Despite this hectic schedule, we were able to catch up with him to ask a few questions about having
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Marvel Comics’ decision to change the gender of their Norse god hero Thor from male to female has certainly provoked a large amount of column inches. Not least from those pondering the potential impact on Chris Hemsworth’s role in the character’s next big-screen outing! Joking aside however, Marvel have said that it’s a move designed
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When we think about finding a new job, the salary on offer is often the biggest consideration. This is completely understandable, however, you should also consider other factors, such as travel and hours, which may be affected by your change of job. After all, these costs will go towards deciding your bottom line at the end
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Fred MacAulay is one of Scotland’s best known faces. A top comedian, he’s compered London’s legendary Comedy Store, is a regular guest on Have I Got News For You and has hosted his own show on BBC Radio Scotland since 1997. Before finding success on the stand-up circuit though… he was an accountant! We caught
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This weekend, many of you will be packing your tent, your wellies and your hangover remedies for the annual trip to Balado. For most, this means that you’ve got the weekend off. Spare a thought for the performers and the staff though, they’re still working! For the performers, playing music at T in the Park
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It’s time to dig under the surface of another industry in Scotland, with the latest in our series of interviews from experts in the field. We’ve taken a look at creative industries, HR and user experience, but this week we’re chatting to Melissa Raffaelli of the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh about her background and
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So you’ve secured your student placement, you’ve watched the Wolf of Wall Street on a loop for the past week and you’re all set to learn more, show what you already do know and generally make a winning impression. This is the first step towards you ending up with the job (and career) that you’ve
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