Landed your first big deal? “Made it, ma. Top of the world!” Quite, but look what happened to James Cagney in that famous movie scene. If you want to stay on top, on target and way ahead of the pack, there’s no time for lounging on laurels. The only way to maintain your number one […]
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On s1jobs you can find all kinds of sales opportunities and some of the most exciting and dynamic are in media. This is a fast-changing field where those who can adapt fastest flourish best. To get some insight into what it takes to build a career in this sector, we met Lynsey Collins, Sales Director
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While the rest of the country have their fingers crossed the good weather from earlier in the summer makes a comeback in September, retailers are hoping we’re plunged into an early chill. The reason? An Indian summer is not what you want when you have autumn fashions to sell. Fashion stores filled their racks with jumpers
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When the UK’s biggest sandwich chain, Pret-a-Manger announced it would be making its gingerbread man gender-neutral, there was an immediate outcry. Political correctness gone mad, wailed many. In fact, when a skirt-wearing treat named Annie was introduced alongside breeks-wearing Godfrey, she found a place in the nation’s hearts . . . and tummies! Both Annie
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Job hunting in production and manufacturing is a bit like fishing. You get the odd hopeful bite, some near misses, and a few ones that got away . . . before landing the biggie. And just as anglers sometimes use two or three rods to increase their chances of success, job hunters quite often apply
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Twenty years ago software engineers couldn’t have imagined applying for a role on s1jobs where they’d be creating augmented reality mobile apps. But time and tech moves at a dizzying pace and this is just as true in the oil and gas industry. This sector has changed dramatically and it’s why energy body OPITO is
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Figuring out how to make the jump from one industry to another can be tougher than playing Battleships with Grampa Jack. But if you’re particularly interested in oil and gas, there are several great roles that are perfect for making the leap. And there’s never been a better time to get involved, with the current
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You want to help others as a nurse or care worker, you’re bursting with skills that medical employers desire, yet it’s still daunting going into an interview. Every one is different and you can’t always guess exactly what your potential new employer is going to ask – but worry not: s1jobs can help prepare you.
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It’s a figure Scotland should be proud of. More than half the population have now signed up for the Organ Donor Register – a much higher percentage than the UK as a whole. The message is clearly getting through that donating organs and tissue saves and improves lives. More than 470 transplants were carried out
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It’s September and the post-summer blues are settling in as unwelcome lodgers – a mood not helped by repeated viewings of Mamma Mia 2 making you want to chuck it all in and open a taverna on a Greek island. After a sun and Aperol Spritz-sprinkled summer, getting back into the office routine isn’t easy.
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