It’s the beginning of the awards season for movie stars right now and suddenly everyone is making a song and dance about living in La La Land! But let’s not forget healthcare is also full of everyday heroes who deserve gongs for their remarkable talents. They save lives every day all over the country. So […]
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Now’s a great time to get your legal eagle career off to a flying start. The number of traineeships has risen for the second year in a row and there’s an incredible variety of new start vacancies on s1jobs. So what can you do to make your mark? Win an award, of course. There are
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Nobody wants to work in an environment that leaves you more stressed and worn out than an iguana fleeing a racer snake. Nor do you want your time on planet earth to be as slow as a sloth on a duvet day. That’s why it’s important to consider the kind of law firm you want
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If you work in insurance, s1jobs is the place to find your next move. There are lots of great openings for claims handlers, the friendly people who help to sort out problems if a customer has had a bump, break or bathtub catastrophe. But did you know that in motoring insurance, as well as picking
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Behind every great new career in Insurance is a line of applicants, all jostling to get in there before you. Unlike the queue for Still Game tickets, however, sharp elbows and a terrifying stare will not be enough to help get your hands on the prize. What you really need are stand-out qualities that will
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It’s been years since Granny Ina clocked off from her final shift, heading off into the sunset with her carriage clock for balmy winters in Tenerife. But not everyone is ready to give up work once they hit retirement age. Take 89-year-old Joe Bartley who made headlines recently when he advertised for a job to
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Conflicts can be small and meaningless: like President Trump’s hands or his war of words in no more than 140 characters with the rest of the world. Or they can be huge: like the nuclear fall-out experienced by Davey after taking home filling station flowers for Valentine’s Day. Of course, when it comes to the
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As Adele showed at the Grammys’ Awards night by redistributing her gong for Album of the Year to rival Beyonce, credit where credit’s due. And right now when it comes to Financial Services, much credit seems due to those working in credit unions. According to the Association of British Credit Unions Limited (ABCUL), the sector
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There’s nothing like a winter pick-me-up to boost the spirits: a spot of winter sun, that first sip after a dry January or the sheer indulgence of a spa day. A bit of good news can do the trick too – just like Scotland’s Scottish engineering sector had just before Christmas, when figures showed business
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You’re a fabulous engineer. You’re putting in the hours. You’re doing a great job. You get along with your colleagues. And somehow you’re passed over for promotions. Are you accidentally sabotaging your career prospects? Here are five things that could be holding you back: and the best ways to fix them. Problem: You’re the
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