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Five lines you never want to see in a CV

Struggling to find a CV that stands out? Unfortunately, when you’ve worked in recruitment for a while, some candidates CVs can often end up looking like virtual replicas of one another. And much of it simply comes down to an overreliance on the same old stock phrases. To remind you of what...

How to write a cover letter employers will love

Read this article to pick up some great tips on how to write a cover letter employers will love!// What is a cover letter? A cover letter, also known as an application letter, is a document you send with your resume when applying for a job. It doesn’t just restate what’s on your...

Common job interview questions – and how to answer them

While technology has had a huge impact on job hunting, one aspect has remained unchanged: the job interview. And one of the stalwarts of the interviewer’s toolbox is the competency question. A competency can be either a skill or behaviour. You will be able to spot a competency question because...

Tips on staying healthy in the workplace

Do you spend long hours chained to your desk? In recent years the perils of our increasingly sedentary lifestyles have been widely accepted – but the link between sitting and health problems was first made in 1949. Scientist Jerry Morris discovered London bus drivers were twice as likely to...

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UK’s gender wage gap narrows to record low: How does it fare where you live?

The UK’s gender wage gap narrowed to a record low this year  but women still earn 9.4 per cent less than men, with big discrepancies still existing in some parts of the country. A full-time worker in 2016 earns an average wage of £13.59 per hour, according to the latest edition of the Office...

Is it time to ditch the dress code?

What do you think, are there benefits of setting a dress code in the workplace? When Patrice Brown, a primary school teacher from Atlanta, Georgia, posted photos of herself in the classroom on Instagram in September – to celebrate being named ‘Educator of the Month’ – they quickly went...

Worried the education section of your CV could be holding you back?

What qualifications you choose to include on your CV is largely dependent on what stage of your career you’re in, and where your most impressive accomplishments lie. Confused about which parts of your education you should include? Here’s our...

Case study: How temporary work can lead to something permanent

One great benefit of temporary work is that it brings with it the opportunity to land something a little longer lasting. This was certainly the case for Leila Wright, a recent graduate who took up temping as a way to get some experience under her belt whilst earning. Leila began working...

18 ways to fall in love with Mondays

At reed.co.uk, we think Mondays have a bad reputation. So, for some heart-shaped inspiration, which could help all of us fall in love with our working day, we’ve looked back at our favourite romantic movie moments. It’s time to love...
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