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In spirit of National Salesperson Day, we’re looking at the top attributes that make a great salesperson. If you recognised things about yourself throughout this blog, you may just make for an excellent salesperson. Working in sales can be an extremely lucrative and rewarding career. While you can educate yourself on all the various sales …
What is the difference between a finance manager and an accounting manager? Whilst a finance manager and an accounting manager might sound like the same thing, the terms actually refer to separate job roles within the financial sector. If you’re looking to enter or progress in a career in the world of finance, it’s useful …
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Recruitment interview questions and answers Whether you’re new to the industry or already have some experience in a similar role, it’s important to be familiar with some of the most commonly asked recruitment interview questions. Below, we’ll talk through some of the questions you can expect to come up in your interview and provide some …
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Are you looking for a career you can feel passionate about? If you’re someone who likes to help others and wants to make that a regular part of your day-to-day, a job as a social worker might be perfect. In this article, we’ll look at the core responsibilities of a social worker, as well as …
Scottish Apprenticeship Week This week marks the Scottish Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March 2022) which aims to shine a light on the vital role apprenticeships play in supporting people, employers, and the wider economy. Choosing the next direction can be a daunting task for anyone. Particularly for school leavers who believe that further education at a …
An impressive CV will get your foot in the door, but when it comes to going from applicant to employee how can you be sure you’ll stand out from the competition? Whilst specific requirements will vary from job to job, there are certain things all employers look for when vetting candidates. #1 The right skills …
If you’re looking to get your first Social Care job, writing your job applications can be a stressful process. However, just because you haven’t worked in this sector before doesn’t mean you don’t have the valid experience to bring to the job. Experience takes many forms and writing a great application for a Social Care …
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After clearing up some common myths about working in Sales, we’re now turning our attention to Social Care. Many misconceptions about working in Care, especially reported in the media, have led many of us to have a negative view on this industry, but this only represents a small percentage and overlooks the amazing work of …
We’re often told from a young age that the best way to secure a well-paid and stable job is to study hard at school, go to university and graduate with a degree. While this might be true for many industries such as Medicine or Architecture, there are several career paths you can take that don’t …
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Welcome to the start of s1jobs’ new series of industry insights where we help you discover the truth about important job sectors. By debunking commonly held myths and tackling silly stereotypes, you can find out what it takes to succeed and whether a particular career is right for you. Today we’re kicking off with sales. …
