Ho, ho, ho! It’s nearly Christmas. Or should that read: No, no, no, it’s nearly Christmas and some poor souls have to go to work. While most of us look forward to wondering how early we can open the fizz on Christmas Day, eat the contents of selection boxes and watch re-runs of Elf, there […]
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The medical sector is vast, encompassing many different roles, from doctors to dentists and nurses to therapists and even more skillsets. This makes it not only a welcoming jobs sector for anyone wanting to transfer talents from other industries, but also a place where you can continually forge new careers in new areas and specialisms.
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They say you can tell a lot about a person from what they wish for at Christmas. For example, asking Santa for noise-cancelling headphones and a bag of soor plums is all we need to know about Grampa Jack and his holiday plans. When it comes to the wonderful world of IT, of course, only
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Just about anything can be done on the move these days. Online banking, news updates, social media, gaming . . . Need to do it on the move? There’s a mobile app for that. Chances are you’re reading these very words on a mobile device, such as your phone or tablet – and with a
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Can you think of a job that combines climate change, cyber crime and political risk? Not ringing any bells? Okay, so what if we throw in space satellites, global celebrities and the challenges of supporting an ageing population? If you’ve just put up your hand and shouted out ‘insurance!’, go to the top of the
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If you’re looking for a position as an HR Assistant, you’re going to have to master the art of allowing your talents to shine through at interviews. Similarly, if you’re looking to land promotion to a top role as HR Manager, you’ll have to master being in control of interviews and interviewees, especially when they
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When it comes to ensuring businesses, big and small, stay on the right side of the law, HR professionals are the caped crusaders, always there to serve and protect. But any job sector that contains the word ‘human’ in its title is never going to be 100% superhero perfect. Yes, even the best can sometimes
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There’s much more to waiting staff than preparing tables, taking orders, serving food and accepting payments. You need spot-on communication and customer service skills to meet and greet diners and ensure they enjoy their experience in your restaurant or cafe. Being able to stay calm and get every order right, even when it’s busy and
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Scotland’s tourism sector is vibrant all year round. From spring through summer and well into autumn our mountains, glens, lochs and shorelines offer a beautiful, natural playground for visitors from all over the planet. During the Christmas and Hogmanay holiday season, however, we really do like to give it our all – whatever the weather.
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Anyone wishing to kickstart a career as a Pensions Administrator should be heartened to learn there are no hard and fast entry requirements. Just ask Granny Ina. She’s perfectly happy administrating not only her own pension but also Grampa Jack’s – he’s allowed extra pocket money on Fridays and at family get-togethers. Although a good
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