The 14th of May marks the beginning of Learning at Work Week and while the thought of learning something new on top of the work you’re already doing may seem scary, there are actually a host of benefits to workplace learning. There are a variety of ways to learn while you work such as through […]
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As Granny Ina will tell you, the idea of power dressing peaked in the 1980s when shoulder pads came straight from the NFL and ties and patent shoes had to be redder than the fires of Mordor. Nowadays, the informal clothing choices of Dress Down Fridays have become the norm throughout the week. In fact,
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There’s one school of thought that says every one of us is actually two different kinds of person. There’s the person who comes to the workplace and acts maturely, wisely and gets on with the job. And then there’s the one who, come five o’clock Friday, is ready to party like there’s no tomorrow. Of
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They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Try telling Bessy, Grampa Jack’s collie. She’s fifteen-plus and this week learned how to open the fridge door and reach the meat shelf. But the truth is, this trick was self-taught . . . and in business, the same goes. Sure, the goal may not
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As the UK and the rest of the world basks in royal baby fever at the arrival of Prince Louis, you may find yourself wondering what goes on behind the scenes at Kensington Palace. It’s hard to imagine the Duke and Duchess, who always appear so well-dressed and put together, wiping baby sick off an
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When one door closes, another dozen could soon slam shut. Yes, if you work in sales you’ll know everyone hits a losing streak at some point. But if you want to build a brilliant career in this sector – and a quick look at the openings on s1jobs reveals the great opportunities out there –
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Success in sales is not always about achieving the ‘big breakthrough’. In fact, hitting monthly targets is more often than not a process of gaining a succession of small victories that all add up to that ‘full house’ moment. This means the true sales pro always has a grasp of the big picture – no
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Anyone looking for a medical role on s1jobs isn’t normally pursuing a career for the well-dones and thank-yous. They know the feel good factor from this line of work comes from making a positive difference to other people’s lives. However, it’s also sometimes nice to be given a wee pat on the back. So, let’s
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How can you improve your career chances in medicine? Well s1jobs is a great place to start – with openings for nurses, doctors and specialists in many medical sectors. But how else can you take the next step up the ladder? By taking up a hobby of course. It turns out that what you do
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Being dumped, passed over for the five-a-sides team, not getting an invitation to Megan and Harry’s wedding . . . rejection hurts. But few things knock the confidence harder than being knocked back for a job. The CV that goes unanswered, the call for an interview that never comes or the rejection letter that lays
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