Prepare your mind and body for darker days Does the prospect of commuting in the dark surround you in gloom? Does the notion of woeful weather dip you in doom? Fear not! You can prepare for the worst of winter right here with s1jobs. Let’s start with exercise – after all, staying as fit and …
Discover why job sharing is caring We’ve all heard about job sharing, when two or more people dedicate themselves in a shift pattern to a single role. But have you heard of the all-new ‘job sharing’? This is when you share your experience and knowledge of your job with the wider world so it inspires …
Are you fitter than a Love Island castaway and more caring than Mary Poppins? Perfect! Because the world of social care needs you. Estimates indicate 77% of care home services currently have staff vacancies and, in some areas, almost 90% of care at home and housing support services are actively recruiting. Many roles in this …
When it comes to accountancy jobs there’s a number that everyone aspires to become: one. The numero uno position comes under many titles – from chief financial officer to finance director to simply the big boss – but essentially the role is the same: head of accounting. If your career reaches this heady height you’ll …
Many people believe working in accountancy is a mundane mission where the only things that ever change are the numbers in the columns. They’re wrong, of course . . . and they’re missing out on all the fun. Accountancy is a world where major changes can happen very quickly every day – and, for the …
Have you heard the tale of the magic beans that grew into a fantastic career in retail? Well, let Jenn McAllister reveal all. “I was working as a part-time sales assistant in my local supermarket when a customer asked where she could find cannellini beans. I’d never even heard of them before, but I knew …
She may be the Director of The Aye Agency, a communications and digital marketing services agency based in Aberdeenshire, but Victoria MacDonald admits she doesn’t have a defined role. “Instead I embody the “Aye” brand and do whatever needs to be done to make my work a success,” she says, “but my duties mostly fall …
The role of HR business partner is fast becoming a popular aspiration for those enjoying a career in human resources. But what does the position actually involve and how easy is it to take on the mantle? To find out we spoke to Michael Lafferty, who operates as an HR business partner across the UK. …
Lectures? Yes, of course. Study? Naturally. Work? Erm, surely some mistake! Who goes to university or college to work? Well, you’d be surprised. Part-time jobs are fast becoming the done thing among students starting or returning to their studies. That’s because part-time roles can be the best way not only to earn extra cash – …
When it comes to excellent job opportunities, prestigious businesses and prospects for an attractive lifestyle, Glasgow gives any city in the UK a run for its money. So, what makes this cool conurbation, known affectionately as the ‘dear green place’, a top destination for work and play? Let’s find out. Built of beautiful architecture, Glasgow …
