Figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed seasonal workers earn on average £1,832 from their temporary summer jobs. Search thousands of jobs now at s1jobs. Despite this, a survey by Gumtree has found two thirds of people polled say they’ve already decided not to work this year. And it’s not only the chance to […]
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This week the world will mark International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. The event takes place every year on May 29th and this year’s theme is Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace. Show all HR & Recruitment jobs across Scotland Its aim is to pay tribute to the personnel – uniformed and civilian – who contribute to the incredible
Despite being famed worldwide for Angus beef, Scotch lamb, salmon and, of course, haggis, Scotland is happily celebrating National Vegetarian Week. Kicking off on Monday 13th of May and running until May 19th, the annual event promises to be a festival marking all that’s good about choosing a meat-free diet. Show all hospitality jobs across Scotland. Previous
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January can be the busiest time of the year for personal trainers and fitness instructors, as people all across Scotland make New Year’s resolutions to get fit. It takes an army of professionals to give new starts a sporting chance. In 2018 there were 62,000 working as fitness instructors in the UK, with 190,000 more
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Today is s1jobs’ 18th birthday! Yes, we’re now old enough to vote, get a tattoo and, most importantly, have a drink! Since 2001, s1jobs.com has grown to become not only Scotland’s no.1 job site but also a trusted and relevant source of information for its 800,000 users. The user friendly site offers handy career tips
What do you look for in an employer? Good company ethics? Free gym membership? Casual Fridays with cocktails? Whatever you expect, fair and just staff conditions are a must. This means a solid contract, a fair wage and reasonable holiday and time-off entitlements as a minimum standard. Show all HR, Training and Recruitment jobs across
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Strathclyde University is earning a top-notch reputation . . . and not just as a prestigious centre of learning. Last month the Glasgow institution cemented its status as one of Scotland’s best employers by announcing a new scheme to provide Student Union staff with a free taxi-ride home after shifts that finish outwith public transport
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Self-proclaimed hardcore huntress Larysa Switlyk became the scapegoat of trophy hunters when she posted pictures of herself posing with shot animals. The American TV presenter had been in Scotland on an extended hunting expedition, which saw her kill wild goats, rams and a stag. While deer culling, stalking and hunting for sport is established and
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Ye olde World Wide Web is full of curiosities, from piano-playing cockatoos to Wu-Tang name generators (Granny Ina’s rap alias is Intellectual Ambassador). But the internet can also be a useful, constructive and safe place to hang out. Following a series of deadly earthquakes in Indonesia last month, for example, the internet mobilised quickly to
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Innovation in technology has tremendous benefits for people working across a huge range of industries but it’s particularly transformative for patients and medical staff. That’s why the Government has announced £17 million in funding will be shared by companies, universities and hospitals, based on their proposals to revolutionise healthcare in the UK. The winning innovators
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