Customer service is the backbone of modern society, which is why it takes stand-up guys and girls to do the job. Without professionals with the know-how and wherewithal, we’d simply have no-one to turn to when those little things in life suddenly go wrong. There are certain roles in this sector, however, where extra-special talents […]
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The holidays are almost upon us and up and down the country B&Bs, visitor attractions, beach-side cafes, campsites and luxury golf resorts are gearing up for what they hope will be a long, hot summer of fun. Tourism across the UK is worth £106 billion and supports 2.6 million jobs, many of which are customer
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Nobody likes messing up at work. Just ask the red-faced team blamed for the recent wrong envelope blunder at the Oscars! Engineers are no exception. Everyone is human after all. The problem is when an engineer makes a mistake, it can be big, spectacular and costly. Consider the 341 French trains too wide for platforms
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Eight years ago they were a two-man-and-a-dog start-up, but Aberdeenshire bar and beer company BrewDog have grown so fast they’re set to open a brewery in America. From small beginnings they now export to 50 countries and employ hundreds of staff. It’s an epic success story and should serve as inspiration to anyone in the
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You may be fresh out of school or college, or perhaps you’ve lived a lot longer through the school of hard knocks? The good news is the Sales sector welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and of all ages – but it takes more than paper qualifications and life experience to find success. Yes, there are
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Yes, supermarkets really are growing super again. New information from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending on April 23 this year shows the overall grocery market has grown by 3.7 per cent. That’s the fastest rate since September 2013 and worth almost £1billion in additional sales. In fact, all ten major retailers are showing
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From innovative interiors to fancy frontages to wacky window displays, the world of retail fashion is constantly changing and always on show. New manufacturing and distribution systems have allowed chains to update their offerings every few days, instead of twice a season, while the rise of online shopping has opened up catwalk creations to customers
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How late is too late to switch careers? Well, if you have your heart set on making it as a footballing superstar or prima ballerina, chances are if you haven’t hit the big time by your 21st, it’s not going to happen. Even outside the realm of fantasy jobs, some professions such as veterinary medicine
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Often on s1jobs you can land Production & Manufacturing roles that deal exclusively with fish. That’s no surprise. After all, Scotland pioneered the world’s salmon farming industry and, with our sea lochs offering the perfect environment, we’re now the third largest farmed salmon producer on the planet. Around 52% of salmon farmed in Scotland is
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Entering the world of PR can offer new and exciting challenges. Just ask Samantha Booth, who works for Maggie’s. This organisation has 20 beautifully designed Maggie’s Centres across the UK and beyond where people with cancer, as well as family and friends, work with expert staff to create a bespoke package of support. As Communications
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