Emeli Sande: How growing up in Aberdeenshire shaped my music
Emeli Sande has told how growing up in Aberdeenshire - and the landscape of the “valley” where she was raised - has shaped her music.
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‘Why swapping Australia for Aberdeen for my nursing career has been worth it’
People across the north-east are making the most of the Scottish summer, cracking out the barbecue when the temperature rises above a balmy 10 degrees.
Come and join our award-winning multi media sales team
Are you on the lookout for an exciting new role in media sales? Why not change your future at DCT Media?
Top Gordonstoun student uses volunteering experience to follow her career dreams
A top Gordonstoun student has taken the unusual step of rejecting top university offers to taken up an apprenticeship in accountancy.
ANALYSIS: Fine reign of the Robin who put some Red on his breast
Underwhelming. That was the general reaction from the Aberdeen support when Derek McInnes was announced as Craig Brown’s successor at Pittodrie on March 25, 2013.
Putting her stamp on it: Scots postie turns mail design into fashion
A postwoman has turned fashion designer selling "romantic and nostalgic" clothes inspired by her Royal Mail job.
Would you love to work in your very own chocolate factory?
Inspired by the timeless film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the general deliciousness of chocolate, it’s no surprise kids and adults alike dream of working in a chocolate factory. To read the full article, visit our sister recruitment site here
Here’s what you need to know if you are having a baby
With private incomes, a nanny and flexible job roles, William and Kate will not have to worry about parental leave rights, but nearly two-thirds of new dads are hoping to take advantage of new regulations offering extra time off.
Election fever: would your employees have voted for you?
Karran Bonner (MD at Brightside – Coaching and Training Experts) examines what makes a good leader and how to get your team to vote for you.
Help is on hand for engineering students to find jobs
An innovative not-for-profit organisation is helping engineering students in Europe’s energy capital develop the necessary skills to progress from university to industry.
Fancy a new job? RGU has a few ideas for you
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will hold a postgraduate open evening later this month to showcase its wide portfolio of taught programmes, including short courses, to improve career prospects.
Searching out the silver lining
Every industry sector experiences peaks and troughs. It’s natural for conditions to ebb and flow as markets change.
Tanzanian energy grant to benefit higher education
The Oil and Gas Academy of Scotland (OGAS), working with its partner organisations Aberdeen, Robert Gordon and Heriot Watt universities, has helped secure a grant of around £1.44million to aid development of higher education and create a sustainable oil and gas sector in Tanzania.
Dump the spreadsheets – embrace the cloud
The past few months have seen a steady flow of official data suggesting that GDP is up, unemployment and inflation are down and that the UK is growing faster than most other EU member states.
Event focuses on motivation
ActivityMix is joining forces with north-east recruitment specialists Cammach Recruitment on Wednesday, May 6 to host a motivational seminar for those working within the energy sector as it recovers from the impact of a reduction in oil prices.
A site engineer for Dandara and what else?
A day in the life of 28-year-old Phil Edgley, a site engineer for Dandara.
Day in the life: Project advisor
Carlene Smith, project advisor for behavioural change consultancy, Optimus Seventh Generation talks combining work with study
How I got where I am today: Alf Leadbitter
Alf Leadbitter, 66, diver training authority at The Underwater Centre explains that he owes his career - and love of the sea - to his father
How I got where I am today: Graham Findlay
Graham Findlay, 48, chief executive of North East Sensory Services (NESS) talks about forging an inspirational career path in the face of disability
How I got where I am today: Margaret Waldron
Margaret Waldron, 59, owner and principal solicitor at The Law Practice talks about her career path to date
How I got where I am today: Craig Keyworth
Craig Keyworth, 37, engineering director/founder of Flextech talks about a career built on honesty and loyalty
Day in the Life: Apprentice fabricator
Jack Mitchell, 21, apprentice fabricator/welder at Fabritech UK shares what a busy day in his life looks like
Day in the life: Draughtsman
Angus Rothnie, 26, draughtsman at Motive Offshore Group talks about his busy working day
How I got where I am today: Derek Cook
Derek Cook, 53, managing director of Semco Maritime Ltd discusses his career path and the importance of leading by example
Day in the life: Fire and safety engineer
Dougie Young, 24, fire and safety engineer for Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd talks about his varied work on and offshore
How I got where I am today: Evelyn Glennie
Dame Evelyn Glennie has been a pioneer ever since taking her first footsteps into a musical career. From her early days at Ellon Academy, the 49-year-old has racked up an astonishing array of ‘firsts’, awards and accolades, including 15 honorary doctorates, an OBE and latterly a damehood.
Day in the life: Forest manager
Donnah Murray, 41, senior forest manager at CKD Galbraith talks about her daily outdoor work life
How I got where I am today: Warren Anderson
Warren Anderson, 38, managing director, GOT Ltd shines a light on his career path to date
Day in the Life: Networking specialist
Andrew Smith, 43, director of Aberdeen Business Network (ABN) talks about his busy day
How I got where I am today: John Anderson
John Anderson, 39, commercial director of Applied Drilling Technology International Limited (ADTI) discusses his busy career path
How I got where I am today: Steve Pryor
Stephen (Steve) W. Pryor, 60, managing director of OPS Group discusses his career path to date
Day in the life: Valve specialist
Colin Shields, 41, Valve specialist/PIM Relief product manager for Plant Integrity Management (PIM) shares his busy day