Are you outgoing, upbeat, with all the positive energy of a sunbeam? Were you the kid in class who put your hand up first and volunteered for every role in the nativity play, even the donkey? Are you still, even if it’s deep down, that same kid with a passion for making people smile? Then […]
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How do we break this to you gently? You may be just a little bit ‘last week’. You’re doing a great job but the modern test of how well you’re really doing is not the service you deliver – it’s what the customer feels about it. Sally Johnson is an Edinburgh-based business guru who sits
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As well as winning the Lottery rollover, true happiness, they say, is about doing work that benefits others. If that’s true, plumbers, plasterers, roofers and bricklayers should be the happiest workers in Scotland because construction projects set to start in the next few months will improve the lives of many thousands of people. They will
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Virgin Galactic is seeking a Business Manager to help with the next stage of its mission to become the world’s first commercially funded commercial space line. The job, which is based at the company’s aerospace facility at Long Beach, California, will involve the financial management of the Launcher One program, tracking costs, developing forecasts and
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Every day on s1jobs there are dozens of vacancies for accountants. Some are for senior positions and, if you’ve just qualified, you might be forgiven for thinking you’ve got a long slog ahead to get to the top. Yes, you have to put in the hours, but if you have integrity, flair and a passion
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If you thought all sales jobs were the same, a quick scroll through the vacancies on s1jobs will convince you the opportunities – and skills needed – are all very different. To be the best, it’s a case of picking your role, learning it inside out and respecting your customers . . . as these
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What do you wear when you go for an interview for that fantastic retail role you’ve spotted on s1jobs? Your lucky pants, of course! The art of dressing the part always starts at the bottom line. You wear what makes you confident, flatters your figure and won’t have you tugging at your knicker elastic when
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Can you tell at a glance if something’s this season’s Pucci or last year’s Prada? Are you already dressed in Juicy Couture, aware the 90’s hottest label is making a comeback? Were you spotted in a cobalt blue cullottes suit before Victoria Beckham stepped out in hers? If the answer to all of the above
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Working as a professional estate agent is certainly never dull. With daily progress updates, valuations, client meetings and property viewings, this is a role that demands dedication and drive. When it comes to getting the best results, it also demands a wonderful way with words. The power of language to set a scene and secure
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It’s that time of year again. The exam results are in, the clearing process concluded and mummy’s babies will soon fly the nest to start life at college or university. While many new students will go straight into private rented accommodation, for others, halls of residence are a popular choice as they can help freshers
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