Many people who work in healthcare describe their job as a calling. The desire to help others really is a major draw. So what if you’re attracted to the sector and want to help but the sight of injuries leaves you wobbling faster than a spilled bowl of raspberry jelly? Well, while TV’s Doc Martin […]
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According to celebrated American businessman Stanley J. Randall, ‘the closest to perfection a person ever comes is when they fill out a job application form’. There’s a lot to be said for his theory of evolution. After all, if you want to to land one of the top legal roles on s1jobs, you have to
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January is traditionally the month for enjoying a fresh start. Whether it’s a new year’s resolution to justify your gym membership or resist blueberry muffins, this is a time to focus on self-improvement. This means it’s also the perfect time to take more than a moment on the morning commute to think about that part
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Stop for a minute. No more checking out the fab insurance vacancies on s1jobs until you consider one important question. Just how did Channel Four series The Jump get a company to underwrite their ski show? This is the fourth time it’s been staged but after last year’s catalogue of calamities who thought it could
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The Royal Mint is ringing the changes for the New Year quite literally . . . by replacing our £1 coin for the first time in 30 years. It will be swapped for a larger, thinner, 12-sided, bi-metallic coin in March. That’s a lot to deal with. First off, how are we going to release
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If you really want to know what’s going to be red hot in 2017, you only need to look as far as a mirror. That’s right. It’s you! According to figures from The Association of Professional Staffing Companies, demand for HR professionals rose 8% year on year to October, 2016. And aside from a small
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Ssshhh! Keep you voice down! Haven’t you heard? Tourism bosses are promoting Scotland as an oasis of peace and tranquillity. The VisitScotland campaign has been inspired by a European Environment Area study that found ours is one of the quietest countries in Europe. Now it’s urging renewed focus on holiday highlights such as yoga retreats
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In the world of financial services, the role of paraplanner is the bolshie new kid on the block. Not so long ago, the role didn’t even exist. Today it is in red hot demand. Initially all about report writing, the job now involves acting as right hand to an IFA (Independent Financial Adviser). As a
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If you’re keen to work in financial services, there are dozens of career paths you can follow. Just look at all those roles on s1jobs! While many want to pursue a certain job because of the financial security it provides, others may be drawn to a position because it offers flexibility or – wait for
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Throughout January a special campaign has been taking place: a mission to encourage us all to be kinder to one another. Kinder Scotland 2017 is a 21-day challenge that asks participants to commit a different act of kindness every day then take note of the effect it has on our family and friends, colleagues and
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