Ryan Gillespie

Ryan Gillespie is a Digital Marketing Manager at s1jobs with over five years’ experience blending data-driven insights with creative content strategies. Specialising in paid media, SEO, and content creation, Ryan excels at analysing data to uncover trends and optimise campaigns that resonate with audiences. Whether crafting compelling written content or designing innovative marketing strategies, he ensures every piece delivers measurable results. With expertise in platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, and Microsoft Ads, alongside a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing, Ryan is passionate about connecting businesses and jobseekers through impactful storytelling and informed decision-making.

How to Spot and Avoid Scam Job Adverts in Scotland

How to Spot and Avoid Scam Job Adverts in Scotland

Fake job adverts are becoming harder to spot and more common. From AI-generated listings to unsolicited WhatsApp messages, scammers across the UK are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to steal your data, money, and time. Here’s what every Scottish jobseeker needs to know about scam job offers. They Contact You Without Warning One of the most […]

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Sick Pay Changes in Scotland: What You Need to Know

Sick Pay Changes in Scotland: What You Need to Know

Big changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) came into effect in April 2026. These updates apply across the UK, including Scotland, and are designed to give workers greater financial security when they’re too ill to work. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what’s changed — and what it means for employees and employers in Scotland. What’s Changed? 1.

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Supporting Autistic Colleagues at Work: Simple Ways We Can All Help

Supporting Autistic Colleagues at Work: Simple Ways We Can All Help

On 2 April, workplaces across Scotland and around the world mark World Autism Awareness Day. It is a chance to learn, reflect, and take positive steps towards supporting autistic colleagues at work all year round. Autism is a different way of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. Some autistic people may want or need adjustments

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Scotland’s Talent Squeeze: 7 Quick Wins to Boost Response to Your Jobs

Scotland’s Talent Squeeze: 7 Quick Wins to Boost Response to Your Jobs

Scotland’s job market is tight, applications are patchy, and too many good roles are quietly under the radar. Low unemployment and strong hiring demand mean it’s now harder than ever to get enough quality candidates for your jobs in Scotland, which is causing Scotland’s talent squeeze. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget

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Scotland's Low Unemployment: 5 Smart Moves to Land a Job Faster

Scotland’s Low Unemployment: 5 Smart Moves to Land a Job Faster

This morning, the ONS confirmed UK unemployment has reached 5.2% – a five-year high. Scotland’s low unemployment figures tell a very different story. At just 3.7–3.8%, Scotland remains well below the UK average, and for job seekers north of the border, opportunities are still very much out there. The challenge isn’t a lack of jobs.

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Employment gaps: how to talk about them

Employment gaps: how to talk about them (and why they’re not a red flag)

If you’re job hunting just now, chances are you’ve looked at your CV and worried about a gap or two. Maybe it’s a few months, or it’s a year, or it’s longer than you’d like. You’re not alone, and it’s not the deal-breaker you might think. Employment gaps are normal. They’re also increasingly common. Careers

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