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Getting practical experience in a job is one of the most important parts of starting out in the world of work.

I’ve had a serious sense of déjà vu over the past week.

Film crews seem to be a regular sighting on Scottish streets in recent times – and the good news for our economy is that there’s no sign of sign of it letting up.

It takes 12 days, 14 hours, 47 minutes and 40 seconds to count to a million. That’s if you can keep going at one number a second.

There’s nothing quite like metaphorical bridges over troubled water to soothe fractured relationships – but literal bridges between nations can be a whole lot more complex.

There’s been no escaping it - Carillion has been dominating the headlines following its collapse into liquidation last week.

With seasonal warnings about the dangers of drinking and driving only recently ringing in our ears, there are few in the business world that would dare to overtly marry the two for profit.

Mass shootings, terror attacks, royal engagements and babies. Brexit, Hollywood sex scandals, and hurricanes – 2017 has certainly been a year for headlines.

Connectivity has never been higher on the agenda for Scotland – and it’s not a stretch to say that the effectiveness of our digital strategy could actually make or break the country’s future economic fortunes.

What a week it has been for Glasgow – the city is now smiles better when it comes to industry recognition for its top visitor experience and there could well be more in the pipeline next summer.