For hundreds of years, Scotland has been known for the ability to produce talented and internationally renowned engineers. Thankfully, it’s also a sector in which we continue to enjoy great success and opportunities today. If you already have a few engineering jobs under your belt, or are on the verge of completing your training or degree, […]
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There are a number of factors that feed into overall job satisfaction. Are you being paid enough? Is the work/life balance right for you? Is it convenient to commute to your work? All of these are important but it’s fair to say that turning up to work knowing that you’re going to spend the day
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Team efforts can prove to be a far more fun and rewarding experience in so many areas and charity fundraising is no exception! Most of us want to do our bit to help but sometimes it can feel daunting to take on the responsibility ourselves. That’s why it can be a great idea to get
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Dragons’ Den returned to our screens on Sunday on BBC2, though a familiar Scottish voice was missing: Clydebank’s own Duncan Bannatyne has decided not to return for the latest series. But even with one of the fierier Dragons gone, facing the potential investors this series is still going to be a daunting prospect for the
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When we think about finding a new job, the salary on offer is often the biggest consideration. This is completely understandable, however, you should also consider other factors, such as travel and hours, which may be affected by your change of job. After all, these costs will go towards deciding your bottom line at the end
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This weekend, many of you will be packing your tent, your wellies and your hangover remedies for the annual trip to Balado. For most, this means that you’ve got the weekend off. Spare a thought for the performers and the staff though, they’re still working! For the performers, playing music at T in the Park
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So you’ve secured your student placement, you’ve watched the Wolf of Wall Street on a loop for the past week and you’re all set to learn more, show what you already do know and generally make a winning impression. This is the first step towards you ending up with the job (and career) that you’ve
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Looking to crack the charity sector in Scotland but don’t know where to start? The not-for-profit industry is booming in key areas across the country and although paid charity jobs are always in high demand, the so-called ‘third sector’ is growing all the time and delivers a steady flow of opportunities. From marketing and communications
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We’ve been hearing a lot about zero-hours contracts lately, and it’s an issue that affects Scotland in a big way, with the Herald recently reporting that nearly 120,000 Scottish employees are currently on contracts with no guaranteed hours. But amidst all the fears that workers are being given less security and little benefit for signing
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Your university days are behind you, you have a big fat degree in your hand, a bigger, fatter student loan to pay back and a sound knowledge of your chosen profession. The easy bit is getting that graduate job, isn’t it? Nope! Today’s job market is more competitive and ruthless than ever and you’re in
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