Before he was communications chief of a major utilities company, David Chalmers worked in newspapers. Most days the desk took calls from curious readers. But if something went wrong with the crossword puzzle, the phones would go into meltdown as callers vented their rage about using the incorrect spelling for a Mongolian yak scraper. “One […]
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You’ve spotted the perfect Call Centre role on s1jobs but what’s this? Instead of just talking to customers you’ll be expected to read lines from a script? Some sectors, such as banking and insurance, are so strictly regulated they’ve been virtually mummified by red tape. What that means is customers have to know the small
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Accountancy isn’t for wimps. It’s one of the most demanding of all the professions. So how do you hit the ground running and earn yourself the sort of reputation that gets you tipped for the top? You do it by being focused and owning your schedule. To get ahead, you need to be in control
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Apprenticeships. They’re for builders, aren’t they? It’s the way you become a brickie or a spark? Yes, that’s true but bright sparks can also turn to apprenticeships as a way of becoming highly-paid professionals in accountancy. KPMG was among the first accountancy firms to formalise the process and their School and College Leaver Programme is
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Ever wondered what it might be like to get behind the mic and present your own radio show? Well our lucky competition winner, Jordan Whitefield, got to experience just that. We recently held a competition to win A Day in the Life of a Radio Presenter in partnership with Global Radio, who broadcast to over
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This article is sponsored by s1homes One of the best things about the property industry is it attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Whether you aim to be a surveyor or a property manager, a commercial lawyer or a sales agent, for those looking for an entry-level job the biggest challenge
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When it comes to talking about Oil & Gas it can sometimes feel like we’re the only ones happy to be at the party. While everyone else is sitting glumly around the wine box and cheese crackers, talking about the loss of the ‘good old days’, we’re all in the kitchen swapping good news stories.
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We’re not entirely sure whether the original meaning of Sous Chef is a little too saucy for the kitchen or just downright dangerous! The term translates in French as “under the chef”. Thankfully, in Scotland’s modern day kitchens Sous refers only to the staff hierarchy: the Sous Chef has a position as deputy below the
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While most folk go through at least one, two or even multiple jobs in the hospitality industry – to boost a high-rolling student lifestyle or when starting out and finding our feet – it takes real commitment to stay the course and finally run your own hotel business. The manager of a rural hotel, in
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A range of financial institutions have promised to make sure more women find rewarding roles right at the top. Aberdeen Asset Management, Virgin Money, Standard Life, Lloyds, Capital Credit Union and East Renfrewshire Credit Union have all signed up to the initiative. Part of the government’s Women in Finance Charter, it has a big ambition:
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