Work in construction and you’ll be surrounded by a team that looks pretty much the same from build to build. Not only will there be more yellow jackets than at the annual Ali G fan club forum, but there will generally be a line-up of architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, planning consultants, surveyors, groundwork specialists and […]
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For most of us listening to other people complaining and moaning sounds like a nightmare – like being stuck in your local A&E department or, worse, Granny Ina’s knit-and-natter club. But for seasoned complaints handlers, working at the sharp end of customer service can be immensely satisfying and fulfilling – it’s a job where you
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Around one million people in the UK are now employed in call and contact centres, working for companies big and small. But what’s life really like on the frontline? Are staff satisfied in their roles and do senior management recognise their contribution? Well to answer these questions and more, the Call Centre Association has been
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It’s been a long, hard winter but now Easter is only a matter of weeks away – so maybe it’s time you started planning a well-earned break. Millport is magical and Anstruther has its appeal but, if you’re going to stretch the budget to somewhere further afield, maybe it should be relevant . . .
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When you’re young and lacking in experience, it’s tricky trying to get your foot on the career ladder. A bit like a trainee circus act wearing clown shoes. The good news is an apprenticeship can launch you into a sector faster than an Elon Musk rocket. An accountancy apprenticeship, in particular, is one of the
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It’s difficult to be this month’s top seller when you’re not feeling your super salesperson self. Unfortunately, this is the time of year when nasty bugs come to Scotland for their winter holidays. And their mission is to enjoy making life a misery for humankind. The good news is you don’t have to join in
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You’ve studied hard, served your time in the lecture room and library, sweated through essays and dissertations and forced yourself through all-nighters in the run-up to your final exams. But after all this, if you’ve a degree or on course to graduate later this year, you might still be wondering what to do next. Not
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Retailing has undergone a revolution in recent years with massive changes to the way we shop. At one point it looked as if city centres would have tumbleweed blowing through them as trade moved online and customers swapped searching in stores for surfing from the sofa. Now, however, that vision of the High Street is
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Reading between the lines is often the key to successful job hunting in marketing. The jargon-heavy language of recruitment can sometimes be baffling and a wee bit intimidating – so cracking the code is the secret to matching yourself to a perfect role. Here at s1jobs we’re experts at solving marketing recruitment riddles. And to
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How do you get ahead in marketing? A great track record in the business, proven results and a queue of former colleagues and clients ready to give you glowing references will help. But what if you’re new to the sector – full of ideas and enthusiasm but without concrete work experience to back up your
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