If you asked 9 out of 10 people to conjure up their idea of a ‘typical’ salesperson we’re sure the results would raise an eyebrow or two. For those working in sales, first thoughts turn to someone clad in a cheap suit with a hideous if not ultra-modern hairdo, fake tan and diamante stud earrings […]
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IT is an industry which always needs skilled workers, but is also always in a constant state of flux. Ewan Brodie is a self-employed automation consultant with his own business, Brodies IT Services Ltd. We spoke to him to find out about his experiences in the ever-changing IT sector, and how going it alone as
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Nigel Bruce is an Estimating Manager with BAM Nuttall and has over 30 years of experience in civil engineering. We spoke to him to find out more about his own route into the industry, how it has changed over the years and the biggest challenges that he sees it facing in the coming years. Can
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There are many factors that determine the perfect place to base yourself, including employment opportunities, transport links and overall quality of life. These aren’t just choices that are faced by those of us working at a desk though; they also face people in the entertainment industry. In our latest expert interview, comedian Jo Caulfield tells
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With the travel and employment opportunities brought about by the EU, more of us than ever before probably work alongside or know people who have more than one language at their command. In Scotland, we’re also seeing a rise in people learning one particular language, one that brings with it opportunities in media, education and
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Jobs in the legal sector have always proved to be an attractive prospect to career seekers but just what opportunities are really out there and how is the sector changing? We spoke to Andrew Todd, in-house lawyer for Springfield Properties and senior tutor at the University of Glasgow, to find out more. Can you
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One of the key opportunities for a city hosting a large scale event such as the Commonwealth Games is the legacy. After years of planning and 11 days of competing, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 attracted more than 600,000 people to Glasgow and a record amount of medals for Scotland. There is no doubt that
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Job interviews can be among the most nerve-wracking experiences that some of us will have. Even if it all goes smoothly on the day, there are ways to avoid unnecessary worry beforehand. We’ve mentioned before how looking your best can help to create a good impression and now we’ve decided to go one step further
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Statistics from the Scottish Government show that while nearly 40% of all school leavers go directly on to Higher Education, this number drops to only around 1% for young people in care. That’s why MCR Pathways, in conjunction with The Herald, has been trying to connect young people in care with mentors who can help
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Noddy Davidson (his passport says Iain, in case you’re concerned) is a producer and director, working at The Comedy Unit on some of Scotland’s best-loved TV shows. We grabbed a word with him in between some hectic filming schedules to find out more about his route into working behind the scenes… Did you always intend
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