The top companies hiring in July 2016

The top companies hiring in July 2016 by Michael Cheary So, June was a pretty interesting month… A couple of high profile vacancies came up (applications for Prime Minister and England Manager welcome), we all learned what the word referendum meant, and England ended up leaving Europe. Well, at least we made it to the last 16…*Luckily, there are still a lot of reasons to be hopeful this Summer 260,000 of them in fact. To help you get your optimism back, here are some of the top companies hiring in July on reed.co.uk:Dixons CarphoneThe year is 1989. The Berlin Wall has just fallen. Europe is well on its way to being united. And, even more surprisingly, car phones are cool.OK, so a lot has changed in the 17 years since Carphone Warehouse first opened its doors. But even though the ‘car office’ might be a thing of the past, after joining with Dixons, Currys and PC World, their place on the high street most certainly hasn’t been phased out.The British technology behemoth is currently on the lookout for Bra nch Managers, Technical Support Advisors, Sales Advisors and White Goods Apprentices, to fill vacancies across the country.And if you’re more comfortable with a portable device in your hand, they’re also looking for people to join their Geek Squad, helping customers resolve any technical issues that come up.No, turning it off and on again doesn’t count…Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Dixons Carphone nowLiz EarleNeed a better daily routine? Yeah, we can help with that…Liz Earle has over 20 years’ worth of expertise in the beauty business, creating fuss-free products to suit every skin type. And the key to their success? They use only the finest quality natural ingredients in everything they produce. Oh, and the people. They help too.They’re recruiting for a number of positions throughout July, with everything from retail through to marketing, PR and beauty therapy roles on offer.Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training on everything from cleansers to botanical shine shampoos, not to mention a competitive salary and an annual share of the profits.And yes, discounts are available â€" for you, and your friends and family.   Whoever said beauty was only skin deep?Your personal beauty regime (and/or your bank balance) can thank us later.Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Liz Earle nowSecret EscapesThe first rule of working for Secret Escapes? You don’t talk about working for Secret Escapes…Ok, that might not be true. But the self-confessed worst-kept secret in luxury travel have built a business on discretion, something which isn’t always easy when you have over 19 million members worldwide.All of the positions they currently have on offer are based out of their Clerkenwell office, but quite a few come with the opportunity to travel as standard.So whether you want to be Head of Hotels for France, get started in CRM, edit content, or join their media design team, you won’t necessarily be bound to you r desk. But remember: competition for the top roles may be particularly fierce.Shhh/Keep it to yourself/Trust no one (and other, similar secret-y type things).#smugfaceLocations: London.View all jobs with Secret Escapes nowSky AcademyLooking for a long term career? The Sky’s the limit…Well, Sky Academy, to be exact. Set up by global entertainment giant Sky in 2013 to help young people build practical skills and experience, they’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team. And a large part of that recruitment revolves around apprentices.This month they’re looking for Home Service Apprentices, in a number of locations across the country. In a nutshell, that means making sure every Sky customer you meet has a brilliant experience.But that’s not all this role will guarantee. After a year’s training, you’ll progress to become a full member of the team, as well as achieving a nationally recognised NVQ to add to your CV.And, as a valued Sky employee, yo u’ll receive your own van, and free Sky+ HD for the entire duration of your employment.Jobs with Sky: Believe in better.Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Sky Academy nowTescoTesco was built with a simple mission â€" to be the champion for customers.And with over 6,000 stores in 13 countries across the globe, and operating as the second largest retailer in the world, they aren’t doing a bad job.In fact, their core purpose is to serve Britain’s shoppers a little better every day. Something which is no mean feat for a company that’s been going for almost 100 years.They’re always looking to add passionate people to their business, and there are hundreds of roles on offer throughout the month, with vacancies in everything from retail and automotives, through to positions in marketing, PR and property management.They’re even looking for a Wine by the Case Fulfilment Manager, you know, if you like that kind of thing.Jobs with Tesco: Every little helps. Etc.Locatio ns: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Tesco now*Jobs with Iceland available now…** **What, too soon? 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Writing a Resume For First Job

Writing a Resume For First JobIf you're looking to change careers, whether you want to be a doctor or writer, or even to get a job as a part-time teacher, it's important to know the best ways to write a resume for the first job. For one thing, you're likely going to be applying for a job that pays a lot less than what you could make at your current job, so it's also important to know what the industry wage expectations are and the cost of living in your area.If you have any questions about the different criteria a potential employer might use to evaluate your potential career options, it's always good to go over the basics in advance. Although you don't want to be too eager when it comes to meeting your first job interview, you also don't want to appear desperate or unprepared either.When you're writing a resume for the first job, you need to look at all the options. You should try to be professional and focus on answering all the questions the hiring manager might ask. If you know y ou'll be doing things a certain way, make sure you follow through with the order of those steps and what you did.It's also important to avoid distracting yourself from completing the process. By trying to remember how to do things, you'll likely forget some of the instructions or get distracted by other tasks. For example, if you're supposed to be writing your resume on a particular date, but your mind is wandering off, you might forget the date entirely. In this case, you have to get back to work and finish on time.It's also important to ask questions that the prospective employer will ask. If you want to get a feel for the position, write down notes of the questions they might ask or perhaps the questions you'd like to ask them. By writing down this information, you can then practice it later on in front of a mirror to make sure you're remembering everything correctly.Formatting is an important consideration. One mistake is to have all your information jumbled together. Try to kee p the information of the same subject matter on separate sheets or cards. Keep each card relevant to the other, so you can tell when you need to refer to something else on another card.If you have any awards or certificates, include them as well in chronological order from your work experience. Of course, keep the person in charge of formulating the hiring plan involved in the process informed of everything you put on your resume. Make sure to inform the personnel director of everything you put on your resume.Although it's perfectly fine to be nervous when it comes to writing a resume for the first job, you must not do anything that will appear overly friendly or easy. You want your resume to reflect an attention to detail and organization.

Answering the Interview Question What are Your Strengths

Answering the Interview Question What are Your Strengths We’ve all been there.   About to walk into an interview, sweaty palms, thinking “I hope I don’t screw this up!”   You have three printed copies of your resume (by the way… this is interview etiquette we should all practice!) and the conversation begins.   Then, the interviewer asks the question: What are your strengths?   You go absolutely blank! This is a question all young, professional women should have a prepared answer for. While you may think it’s awkward to talk about yourself or toot your own horn without sounding overconfident, I say, TOOT… TOOT!   Employers want to know the value you will bring to their team. They need to know that you will add to their company culture in a meaningful way.   Having a solid answer prepared for this question will demonstrate your ability to articulate your thoughts, and show that you are confident in your ability to succeed in any important role you possess. How to Answer The Interview Question: “What are Your Strengths?” My trick?   Use that resume copy you brought to the interview as a guide.   Here’s how to think this through: The purpose of an interview is to see how the skills and content on your resume are supported in person.   So let’s get your resume talking about itself.   The most common theme I see in my resume consultations with clients is that they have trouble describing how they want to be portrayed.   I always begin by asking:  â€œWhat points of value, or key qualifiers, do you want a potential employer to know about you immediately?”   The all too common answer? “Umm, I’m not too sure.” Here’s the honest truth: If you can’t think of any strengths you’re proud of, your resume won’t convey it either. Know this secret:   You are good at SOMETHING!   Women don’t make it to age 25 without mastering some personal trait or succeeding in some type of task. Allocate some time to sit down and think about how you want to present yourself- what is your brand?   Your strengths can be anything!   Are you creative?   Do you comprehend numbers and excel sheets better than the average Joe?  Can you navigate through social media efficiently?  These qualities all serve as value to an employee and, therefore, should be written on your resume and mentioned in your interview. Now, back to the TRICK!   When I am asked to revamp a client’s resume, I start by narrowing down on five key strengths specific to my client, then use the resume content to support them.   This can be done by: A strong profile header or statement A “Core Competencies” section listing strengths Job History details- I.e. positive feedback from your managers, promotions, awards, being asked to train other employees, etc. Now, flash-forward to the present day in the interview room.   The interviewer asks about your strengths.   You know that your newly modified resume supports any answer you give.   So you confidently say, “I am knowledgeable about many social media outlets and how to navigate them efficiently.   In fact, I took the initiative to create an online marketing presence for my “Campus Ambassador’s Club” at my college.   I continuously advertised our events on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and it resulted in big attendance numbers for our campaign rallies.” BOOM! What the employer hears is that you understand modern day marketing strategies and can be a valuable (there’s that word again!) resource to grow their business. A similar approach can be adopted for other strengths you inherit.   I say, define your strengths, then mold your resume around the supporting evidence.   The result will be a well-written resume and a winning answer to a seemingly difficult interview question that will be sure to impress your audience.

Top 5 Tips for a Successful Phone Interview

Top 5 Tips for a Successful Phone Interview A common misconception with the job application and recruitment process is that the procedure is (1) advert, (2) application and CV, (3) interview, (4) when can you start. While in the majority of cases this is in fact the process down to a tee, some employers may look to have a telephone conversation or even an interview with the applicant before inviting them in for an interview. The reason for this is that sometimes there simply isn’t the time to interview every single person who applies, or even is put onto the interview pile, so the employer will narrow down the options by speaking to some, if not all, over the phone to begin with. The jobs market is a busy one, with far more people applying for one individual position than ever before. For many, the sound of the phone ringing is not a good thing, particularly when you hear “I’m calling about your application” as this usually means a rejection. However, there are a number of ways that you can get through your phone interview stage and land yourself a meeting with the company and maybe even a full-time position: 1) Be happy and confident:   While talking on the phone might not come naturally to you, you can take some comfort by having an interview without the pressures of sitting in front of three or four members of the company all staring at you. If you relax and smile as much as possible while speaking, it will allow you to give positive answers and sound confident which is much more likely to impress your employer as it emphasizes your enthusiasm. 2) Be professional: While you may feel comfortable at home or outside having your interview, avoid doing what you may normally do on the phone such as eating or sipping a drink or watching television. Turn the TV off, leave the food in the cupboard and focus on what is being said to you and your response, it’s a case of respect â€" something all senior employers look for. 3) Stand up and take note! Believe it or not, standing up and walking around can help your voice to come across more effectively. A clear voice is key down the phone as it allows your potential employer to hear you easily and shows that you have good communication skills. If at all possible, attempt to avoid words like “erm” and “umm” as it can imply that nerves affect you. 4) Have your application to hand: In the majority of interviews, you will be questioned on your application. If you have this to hand, you can answer any questions you may receive on it and avoids the potentially disastrous situation of leaving the employer on the line while you run off to try and find it. First impressions count and this can imply a lack of organizational qualities. 5) Listen! Whenever your interviewer is speaking, do not interrupt them. Wait for them to ask the whole of the question before jumping in with an answer to show that you have good listening skills, and it also allows you to think of the most suitable answer, something you cannot get away with so easily in a face-to-face interview. Saying words such as “ok” or “right” at intervals will let the interviewer know that you are listening to them. Of course, following these ideas will only put you into a good position in terms of preparation and theoretical performance. The actual interview is all down to you and how you answer the questions, but if you follow these points as a guide, you should be well on your way to success. One thing you could try, and this is something many people I know did before their telephone interviews, is to get people to ask them questions that were likely to come up over the phone, (i.e. from landlines to mobile phones), so that they could get into the habit of listening in to the full question and speaking down the phone to the interviewer. The more you can develop your skills before the interview â€" whether it is by phone or face-to-face â€" the more prepared you will be when it comes to actually talking with the interviewer. It’s a bit like training for the Olympics and attending all of the warm up events to hone your skills and make sure you’re in the best possible shape ahead of the main event! Arguably one of the most vital points that I can give you ahead of any interview, is to remain calm at all times. An interviewer might deliberately attempt to fluster you to see how you cope in a pressure situation which you may experience every day in the position, so if you can show them down the phone or in the sit down interview that you can handle the pressure, you’re already on the right tracks. Good luck! RELATED: 9 Killer Questions Candidates Ought to Ask the Interviewer. This article was written by Chris White on behalf of JobsToday.co.uk  â€" specialists in providing potential employees with job information from their area.

How to Use LinkedIn Resume Builder For a Successful Career

How to Use LinkedIn Resume Builder For a Successful CareerLinkedIn resume builder is a software that allows people to create their own resumes on the net. It is very easy to use and with it you can easily create your LinkedIn resume in just a few minutes. You do not have to pay for a service to create your resume online. With this, you can get the best results and so you can land your dream job online.LinkedIn is a professional networking site that provides opportunities for professionals to connect with each other. It is a platform where people post their resumes and therefore gives them an opportunity to sell their products and services. They get access to thousands of professionals who are looking for jobs. Therefore, LinkedIn is a great place to search for jobs online.If you are applying for a job on LinkedIn, you can just upload your resume in the resume builder software and you can get the job of your dreams. There are several options available for you to choose from. The first option is to create your resume by yourself. The advantage of using this service is that you can upload your resume online. You can have a chance to explore all the options.Secondly, you can use the free service of LinkedIn. With the help of the search facility you can find a list of job openings on LinkedIn. You can choose the jobs that interest you. You can follow the link of the job announcement and the link takes you to the job announcement which gives you the job opening details.Moreover, you can also use the services of LinkedIn to your advantage. LinkedIn provides lots of useful information that can help you in finding a job. You can use the employment network of LinkedIn to search for jobs. In this way, you will be able to meet a lot of professionals and you can talk to them and earn a lot of contacts.Besides this, LinkedIn also has articles on finding a job online. These articles give you step by step instructions on how to find a job and how to get a job. By following the guidelines given in these articles, you can easily land your dream job online. If you follow these steps carefully, you can be a part of the best company in your field of interest.Furthermore, LinkedIn offers job boards. The jobs boards are a place where you can post your resume. You can also leave your resume in the job board and you can be guaranteed of getting a response for your application. These boards have a range of vacancies for you to choose from. You can choose the kind of job that best suits your skills and interests.If you are willing to employ the services of LinkedIn for generating your resume, you should know about the advantages of this social networking site. You will be able to get a job very easily if you will make use of the services of LinkedIn. If you are willing to leave your professional career for good, then go ahead and choose the right service and build your resume and pave your way to success.

10 Ways Your Résumé Will Capture the Attention of Hiring Managers - Sterling Career Concepts

10 Ways Your Résumé Will Capture the Attention of Hiring Managers 10 Ways Your Résumé Will Capture the Attention of Hiring Managers Is your résumé winning you interviews? A résumé that simply lists duties next to date ranges will not make the phone ring. Read along for a checklist of 10 ways to help ensure your résumé lands in the hiring manager’s “to call” pile: 1. Remove the following phrases from your résumé: “Responsible for…” and “Duties included…” No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. There’s always a better way to express what you’re trying to say without these phrases. 2. Focus on more recent experience while still providing a picture of your background and how your earlier career developed. Show your career progression and be transparent with a chronology. 3. Proofread carefully, including grammar, typos, and proper verb tenses. Also format the document cleanly and organize information clearly. 4. Strong résumés go beyond duties. Highlight your accomplishments and expertise. 5. Stay relevant. Don’t waste valuable real estate on the page with detail about positions not relevant to your current job target. 6. Explain gaps in time rather than trying to hide them, e.g., downsized or stopped to raise children, and explain what you did during the time off, e.g., completed a degree or earned a new credential. Similarly, months and years are more transparent than listing just years and shows you have nothing to hide. 7. Never directly copy anyone else’s résumé content. It does neither of you any good if two identical résumés are submitted for a job. You can refer to résumé templates or styles, but commit to writing your own content â€" or hire a professional to write your résumé if this is the part that sounds tough. 8. While drafting your résumé content, focus on answering the questions “What do you do better than your peers?” and “Why should we hire you?” 9. Integrate keywords and buzzwords appropriately. Do not overload your résumé with them. 10. The best time to update your résumé is before you need it. Keep a running list of accomplishments, and stop once or twice a year to update your résumé so you’re never caught with an outdated document or having to update it in a stressful situation. If you’d like assistance with any of the above, reach out to us to schedule your complimentary 20-minute Job Search Breakthrough session. You’ll get one good idea for your résumé and determine if we’d be a good fit to work together. Your project’s important â€" let an expert help.

Five things you must know to reach out in your job search - Hire Imaging

Five things you must know to reach out in your job search - Hire Imaging This post is built upon a cardinal premise I hold to regarding job search. Despite the exceptions, you land a job by talking to people! Yes, there are things that help you: a good resume, solid credentials, a professional look that exudes confidence. Bottom line, though, is you talk. You talk a lot. You talk a lot to a lot of people. It encompasses networking and interviews (informational and going-for-the-job) . It includes all types of contact: face-to-face, phone, email, and even the almost-forgotten snail mail. It means using your contacts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and whatever other social media sites you choose to use; I hope you use at least three. For those of you (and there are many) who aren’t comfortable with reaching out to people beyond those you know well, it’s not as dark and scary as it seems. Why? People really do want to help you! But this is important. They can’t help you unless you reach out to them correctly. There is a right way that yields resultsâ€"and a wrong one that doesn’t. Here are five things to know about reaching out  to those who can help you in your job search. Let’s call them Barbisms. Barbism #1 Don’t ask for a job. Never ask people for a job at their company. This puts them in an uncomfortable position of saying “no” to you. If you ask them for information instead, it’s a different story. People love to give advice and information. It’s a warm fuzzy. They want to help. They have helped. They feel good; and so do you. Barbism #2 Ask about a specific job goal. Unless your stated career goal is clearly defined, people won’t know what information to give you; they won’t know how to help you. For example, don’t ask for information about “healthcare technology jobs.” That’s too vague. Ask what they may know about software development in point-of-care technologies. Then your conversation can flow to e-health, health care information management for crisis situations, electronic medical records, and so on. Start with a focused question. Barbism #3 Ask open-ended questions. The best questions are those that prompt an informative response. Let’s say you are looking for a graphic design internship. You are reaching out to Terry, who’s well connected in the field. You ask Terry a “yes” or “no” question. “Terry, do you know of any internships open at your company?” Terry says, “No. I’m sorry; I don’t.” Door shuts. Step back. You ask, “Terry, I am interested in internships at ABC Enterprises. Who might you know there that I might talk to?” Terry says, “John Brown is Creative Director there. I’ll connect you two on LinkedIn.” Now, you have a promising lead. Barbism #4 Presume every person has information you can use. Never assume that anyone is not a potential contact.   Conversations with contacts  outside your target organization can be golden! You may be surprised by people’s connections. I was having lunch one day with a friend who also was on the hunt for a position in video production. We were discussing her search when the server came to see how we were doing. My friend, Bridget was saying, “Boy! I would love to land something in Los Angeles, but I have zero connections.” Now, we were having lunch in a central Minnesota town, population around 60,000. The server looked at Bridget and said, “My cousin, Stephen, is a director on major films. He won a film contest that opened doors in Hollywood. He’s done well since.” Then I remembered Stephen. He had mowed our lawn as a teenager! The server, Kari, took Bridget’s networking card and wrote Stephen’s phone number on it. Bridget called Stephen, arranged a meeting, and her own door opened in Hollywood. It’s really goose-bump stuff. Barbism #5 Pick information over power. Kari’s shared information with Bridget translated to power. It led her to someone who had the power to hire her, or connect her with others who were decision-makers. Yet, if it were not for Kari, that path would have been dubious. The best contact of all may be someone who knows someone else. People who hold a great deal of power are not often easily accessible. It may be someone on the inside of your target company in a role you would not think helpful. Receptionists are gatekeepers. The guy who’s been on the production line manufacturing widgets for 18 years can probably give you some great tips about the company he works for; the industry he works in; the players he works with. Reaching out is the heart and soul of job search success. Exclude no oneâ€"hiring decision-makers, direct referrals, those who are just well connected, and anyone else you can think of. Know what to say to them. Use what you can. Give back whenever you can. Go open those doors! Photo:  nathalielaure