The title above the name on your badge says Customer Service and you’re on a mission to help: sorting out problems, chasing up orders and taking time to chat to customers who seem a little lost or lonely. Maybe you don’t know it but by doing your job so well you’re also boosting sales. Where’s […]
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What is it with bricks and mortar? Construction must be the only industry still using methods and materials developed during Medieval times. Sticking to what’s tried and tested isn’t wrong, of course, but exciting new ways of creating homes, office blocks, schools and hospitals are now coming on stream. On s1jobs you can find vacancies
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Before he was communications chief of a major utilities company, David Chalmers worked in newspapers. Most days the desk took calls from curious readers. But if something went wrong with the crossword puzzle, the phones would go into meltdown as callers vented their rage about using the incorrect spelling for a Mongolian yak scraper. “One
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Accountancy isn’t for wimps. It’s one of the most demanding of all the professions. So how do you hit the ground running and earn yourself the sort of reputation that gets you tipped for the top? You do it by being focused and owning your schedule. To get ahead, you need to be in control
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This article is sponsored by s1homes One of the best things about the property industry is it attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Whether you aim to be a surveyor or a property manager, a commercial lawyer or a sales agent, for those looking for an entry-level job the biggest challenge
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