Teaching problem solving skills in our schools could inspire a passion for engineering that would help overcome the current lack of engineers in the UK. This is according to a report by the Royal Academy of Engineering, which also urges professional engineers to set aside time to work with pupils and teachers. The findings come […]
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Anyone thinking of becoming a Depute Head Teacher might be advised to first enrol in circus school. Not for the lion taming or clowning around – though these might come in handy in the classroom – but for the balancing acts of plate-spinning, juggling and walking tightropes. It’s no secret a good Depute Head has
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Are you looking to take your teaching career to the next level with one of the promoted posts available through s1jobs? Then best be aware, if successful, a new layer of responsibility is coming your way. By the end of August the Scottish Government has plans to make its ‘named person’ initiative a reality –
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What do you have to do to deliver outstanding customer service? According to Jo Causon, CEO of The Institute of Customer Service, there’s no one answer. And the reason for this is the nature of the sector is driven by the people who use it and their needs never stand still. According to Jo, “customer
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It’s been quite a while since forward thinking companies first recognised the potential of social media to strengthen their customer services. Let’s face it, in that time Mark Zuckerberg has gone from Harvard skater boy to cardigan-wearing dad. Not only do online platforms offer continually evolving ways to engage with customers and clients but they
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There has been at least one very famous carpenter in history. Yes, that’s right. In his hey day Grampa Jack could fair make the ladies gasp at the handiwork in his handbuilt sheds. Joiners, on the other hand, seem to be regarded as the hard working yet less celeb-worthy wood workers. Both work with timber
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It sits close to Glasgow city centre, has well known communication links, an unmistakable architectural heritage and over the past decade it has been transformed by a series of imaginative construction projects. No it’s not Rab C Nesbitt. But it is his neighbourhood. The work to bring Govan’s past back to life continues with exciting
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With hundreds of vacancies from entry level upwards, there’s no shortage of opportunities to land a call or contact centre role with s1jobs, whatever your background and experience. But once you’ve landed your top job, don’t get too comfortable. This is a sector that’s changing fast and you’ll be expected to change with it. To
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Dealing with angry callers as a Call & Contact Centre worker is just like dealing with buzzing noises as a beekeeper. Unless you want to get stung, it’s wise not to overreact and start flapping. Instead it’s best to learn how to handle these little exchanges with a calm manner. At s1jobs we know you
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Sometimes folks put two and two together and come up with 22 – which leaves everyone scratching their heads. So, when the numbers simply don’t add up, who you gonna call? That would be the forensic accountant. The demand for this specialist role has grown in recent years as companies strive to steer clear of
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