Can you think of a job that combines climate change, cyber crime and political risk? Not ringing any bells? Okay, so what if we throw in space satellites, global celebrities and the challenges of supporting an ageing population? If you’ve just put up your hand and shouted out ‘insurance!’, go to the top of the […]
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If you’re looking for a position as an HR Assistant, you’re going to have to master the art of allowing your talents to shine through at interviews. Similarly, if you’re looking to land promotion to a top role as HR Manager, you’ll have to master being in control of interviews and interviewees, especially when they
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When it comes to ensuring businesses, big and small, stay on the right side of the law, HR professionals are the caped crusaders, always there to serve and protect. But any job sector that contains the word ‘human’ in its title is never going to be 100% superhero perfect. Yes, even the best can sometimes
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There’s much more to waiting staff than preparing tables, taking orders, serving food and accepting payments. You need spot-on communication and customer service skills to meet and greet diners and ensure they enjoy their experience in your restaurant or cafe. Being able to stay calm and get every order right, even when it’s busy and
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Scotland’s tourism sector is vibrant all year round. From spring through summer and well into autumn our mountains, glens, lochs and shorelines offer a beautiful, natural playground for visitors from all over the planet. During the Christmas and Hogmanay holiday season, however, we really do like to give it our all – whatever the weather.
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Anyone wishing to kickstart a career as a Pensions Administrator should be heartened to learn there are no hard and fast entry requirements. Just ask Granny Ina. She’s perfectly happy administrating not only her own pension but also Grampa Jack’s – he’s allowed extra pocket money on Fridays and at family get-togethers. Although a good
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It’s not often we find ourselves bigging up Presidents of the United States of America, especially these days, but probably the definitive definition of delegation comes from one ruminative Ronald Reagan. The ex-Commander In Chief and star of monkey movie Bedtime For Bonzo, said: “Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority,
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Some of us dream of seeing our name up in lights. Others get satisfaction from making sure the lights come on . . . in spectacular fashion. If the latter sounds more like you, working as a lighting and rigging technician can be an exciting behind-the-scenes role. There are generally two areas where you can
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2016 has shown that anyone can make it to the top in engineering, if they have the drive and passion. The year began with the 30th anniversary of the death of Dorothée Pullinger. Now Dorothée will always be remembered for her Galloway, the car she and her all-female team of engineers created in Scotland. Not
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In the world of recruitment there are three things you can’t do without: s1jobs, a polished CV and the ability to perform well in an interview. The first is easy, the second achievable with our Sparkling CV guide but the third can be more troublesome. Basically, there are two types of people who go for
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