As a medical professional, you know what makes us tick and what makes us sick. And you probably spend a lot of your time talking to patients about the benefits of a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. But do you actually take your own advice? New year is the time when lots of us […]
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The latest official figures show new orders for housing in Scotland continue to grow in order to meet demand. According to the statistics, newbuilds increased by almost 13% to almost 20,000 last year. Scottish Government figures have also revealed more than 70,000 affordable homes have been built across the country over the past 10 years.
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Moving to a new house or flat can seem daunting but that’s where a letting agency comes into its own. Many clients may only ever encounter these property professionals over the phone, but they’re working hard behind the scenes to make sure flitting into a dream property goes as smoothly as possible. So, what’s it
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Want to make your mark in property? Then you’ve two options. You can either identify the undiscovered areas set to be the new regeneration hot spots or you can concentrate on locations already identified as the best places to live in Scotland. With s1jobs you can find vacancies with estate agents and developers across the
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Once upon a time, one of the country’s biggest phone and internet companies used the advertising slogan ‘The Future’s Orange’. Actually, it turns out the future of sales was green. Yes, if it isn’t recycled, renewable or energy-efficient, whatever it is you’re selling is very soon going to end up left on the shelf. New
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You could be the top performing sales person in your company but the weeks ahead will be your most challenging. Lots of things are a tough sell at this time of the year and it takes extra effort, real ability and sometimes a little bit of luck to make the numbers. On s1jobs you can
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When it comes to snuffling out the best chocolates, no one can work through a tin of Quality Street as fast as Granny Ina. She can hone in on a strawberry centre at ten paces. If you too are a stickler for detail and only happy with the highest standards, a career in Quality Control
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As every Great British Bake Off fan knows, it pays to follow the recipe. This avoids showstopper meltdowns or terrifying technical glitches. When TV hosts Paul and Prue set a challenge, the bakers who rise to the occasion are those who pay attention to the smallest details and don’t hide behind gallons of chocolate ganache.
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It wasn’t a good day for the PR department of one of the UK’s largest train line companies last month when their brand new train broke down on its first day. Cue lengthy delays for passengers and a hot wait when the air conditioning unit failed. Talk about going off the tracks! With a government
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You can talk the talk when looking to land your first job in public relations. But can you walk the walk? Well, to ensure you start a new role with a confident swagger and less of a tippy-toed totter, it’s worth knowing there are some aspects of PR that don’t always get mentioned in the
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