The top companies hiring in April 2014

The top companies hiring in April 2014 by Michael Cheary So, it seems as if Spring has finally sprung*…And with weather-based optimism (and puns) on the up, it looks like the job market also has a spring in its step. There are now over 185,000 jobs currently live on the site, and new opportunities with some of the UK’s biggest businesses are beginning to blossom as the year progresses.If you’re looking for a new start, here are some of the top companies hiring this April on reed.co.uk:ArgosArgos  is a unique retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience (see also: catalogues) and is part of the Home Retail Group, which is the UK’s leading home general merchandise retailer. There are currently over 700 stores throughout the UK, meaning in 95% of the UK you’re never more than 10 miles away from your nearest store.At the forefront of their success? The people they employ. They’re looking for enthusiastic PA’s, Artworkers, Assistant Managers and a whole host of other roles to join part the team. Need a new job? Find it, get it, Argos it…Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with Argos now »Burtons BiscuitsWant to work for the only major biscuit manufacturer in the UK to focus solely on biscuits?They’re recruiting for Account Managers, Marketing/Operation Managers and HR Advisors to help continue their phenomenal success and grow their business.Need some more information? Their product range includes such family favourites as Cadbury’s Chocolate Fingers, Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels.Just think of the tea breaks…Locations: Maryland Cwmbran and St. AlbansView all jobs with Burtons Biscuits now »HSBCHSBC is the world’s ‘local bank’, providing services and products to around 89 million customers worldwide. You may have heard of them…They’re currently looking to fill a range of roles nationwide, ranging from Customer Service Associates and Wealth Advisors through to positions in Design and Analytics.Think you have what  it takes? Apply today.Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with HSBC now »LV=Are you looking for career insurance? How about a career in insurance?With more than four million customers, LV= is one of the UKs biggest multi-purpose insurance companies. Their mission is to help people look after what they love, whether it’s their family’s financial security, their home, their retirement, their car or even their pets.They’re looking for Customer Service Representatives, Underwriters, Operations Analysts and Claims Consultants in a number of different locations. Not only do they provide a competitive salary, they also offer a range of employee benefits.Need a career with a good pension plan? OK, we’ll stop it now…Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with LV= now »VolvoSwedish motor vehicle enthusiasts take note: we may have the job for you.Originally founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo have almost 90 years’ worth of experience in the automotive industry, and have gone on to be one of the world†™s most globally recognisable car brands. Their name is synonymous with safety, reliability and quality, which are all useful nouns when looking for a career (seamless).Their current recruitment drive is focussed on finding HGV Technicians and Workshop Controllers to join them in their pursuit of petroleum-based excellence.Need an interesting fact for the interview? Volvo, is Latin for ‘I roll’. But we’re sure you already knew that…Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Volvo now »*At time of writing, reed.co.uk would like to point out that the sun was (mostly) out. We cannot guarantee this will still be true at time of reading.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive e mails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

Average Price For Resume Writing Services

Average Price For Resume Writing ServicesYour average price for resume writing services is going to vary depending on what service you have chosen to work with. With each service, you will find that they have different prices and they can even be cheaper than others when you look closely at the services they offer.The cost of resume writing services will depend on how long you want them to go over your resume and on how long they want you to do the formatting. Some companies will let you go through your resume as many times as you want without charge, while others will only allow you to go over it if you want to. You should pay attention to this so that you know what you can expect to pay.You can also go ahead and decide on a price based on the number of resumes you want to format for an online resume service. This can also be determined by how much time the company has allocated for you, as well as what you are willing to give up in order to do the formatting yourself. By doing all of these things, you can work out a reasonable price for resume writing services.One thing that you should never compromise with any resume writing service is the ability to look over your own resume. You should be able to see and touch your own resume before it is finished, and this means that you have to be completely satisfied with it before you sign anything. There is no excuse for getting paid for a job you don't feel was done properly.You should also take the time to make sure that you understand what the job being offered is before you sign on the dotted line. If you're not sure of the job or the employer, don't hesitate to find out more about it from another source before you make any commitments.There are some companies that require you to go through certain requirements before you can get started on your resume. These things include having your contact information, name, and address on hand. This information is often required in order to determine the length of time you ha ve to work on the project.Also, the average price for resume writing services also includes having you write a few sections of your resume. This might include a section for how you met your current boss, and a section on any educational achievements. In addition, the amount of material that you need to write varies between companies.The price of resume writing services will vary greatly depending on how you go about picking one out and how much they charge for it. With each company, though, you can expect to be paid in a timely manner and you should always feel that you were given a fair price for the services that you were given.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Workplace Impact on Political Views

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Workplace Impact on Political Views As thousands of us head to the voting booth today, I'm going to offer up some Tidbit Tuesday ideas that focus on, of course, politics:* Despite cautions about discussing politics at work, it appears that at least half of us do it. Further, the Adecco Workplace Insights survey also found that 61 percent of Millenials surveyed said they talk politics on the job, while 59 percent of black workers reported participating in the political conversation, compared to 37 percent four years ago. Of those American workers who knew which presidential candidate their boss would be supporting, 39 percent reported this information having impact on their perception of their manager.- These growing numbers have me wondering how much influence our workplace culture, co-workers and bosses influence our votes. If we're spending 10 to 12 hours a day with other employees, might they have a bigger impact on our decisions? Will we vote the way the boss does just to get in good with a manager? Can who we vote for adversely impact a career?* According to an American Management Association survey, employees are decidedly mixed about sharing political views with their colleagues and bosses. More than one-third (35 percent) said they are uncomfortable discussing their political views with colleagues, while 39 percent said they are comfortable. Forty percent, however, are comfortable talking about politics with their supervisors, 38 percent are uncomfortable and 22 percent are neutral.The survey shows that most employees are not campaigning in the office for their favorites. Ninety-two percent of respondents said that no one from their company either management or labor has recommended voting for a particular candidate because it would benefit the organization. This reveals a slight decrease from AMAs 2004 survey on the same subject, in which 13 percent of respondents confirmed that someone from their company recommended a particular candidate.Again, this brings up the subject of how we may be indirectly influenced by the workplace in regard to who we vote for. As the race heats up, will more employees feel strongly enough to voice their views? Will that influence a boss's perception of an employee?There's been a lot of talk about how this is such a historic election in our country. Is that importance bound to change the way politics is viewed in the workplace, or how we view our colleagues or bosses? It will be interesting to see how it plays out in the coming year.Now, for those of you who can, GO VOTE!!del.icio.us

Joining a University Society Is It Worth It

Joining a University Society â€" Is It Worth It david chandler Guest Blog: David Chandler President, UOL Engineering Society I have been asked by Career Geek Blog to write about getting involved with societies at university. This year I am not only completing my Master’s degree in Engineering, but I am also acting as President of the subject society. Balancing the demands of my degree with this commitment may seem like a daunting task, and indeed there have been points so far when I have thought that I had bitten off more than I could chew. However, the benefits definitely outweigh any losses, particularly when it comes to developing some of the key skills that employers are looking for. The Engineering Society at Leicester is a fairly small society, though we have grown recently with the general rise in student numbers, to around 250 paid members. Our main activities are social events, such as meals and nights out, but we also do academic-related trips and talks, as well as organise football and cricket teams. All these activities provide the Engineering students with ways to get to know one another and develop socially outside of the course, and above all, to have some fun! So far this year, we have had excellent support from both the Students Union and the Engineering department, who have subsidised expenses for the academic events we have organised. So, why did I decide to get so involved with this society at this point of my time at university?   Well, I had been a member since my first year and participated in many events. Last year I actually became a member of the society committee as a Third Year representative. When the opportunity to put myself forward to be President came up, I decided to take it partly because I felt it was about time I got involved with something outside of my degree that required some real responsibility. Also, I was good friends with the outgoing President, who was graduating, and I felt I had some good ideas to build up on the great work she had done. The position was contested, and I won a tight vote against another strong candidate for the role. Some of the society at University of Leicester So, has this involvement improved my career prospects in any way? Well, as you would imagine, Society President is a position with quite a bit of responsibility. My role includes many aspects of the society, working with the rest of the committee to organise events, publicise them and decide what more we can do to enhance the student experience for everyone involved. All this gives evidence of many of the soft skills employers want to see, such as team working, communication and organisation. My time management skills have really been put to the test this year, as I am busy enough with my Master’s year without the society responsibilities. To finish off, I would definitely recommend putting your time at university to good use by getting involved with a society or a club. The student environment is unique, in the sense that you probably would not find yourself anywhere with so many of your peers at any other time in your life. Therefore, it is a fantastic opportunity to meet people with similar interests and get involved with things you are passionate about. At the same time, you can use these activities as examples to demonstrate your transferable skills to employers, and show them that you are a well-rounded individual who is willing to get involved with things. University of Leicester Engineering Society on Twitter @engatleicester University of Leicester Engineering Society on Facebook 4

Federal Resume Writing Guide - Tips For Writing Effective Resumes

Federal Resume Writing Guide - Tips For Writing Effective ResumesFederal resumes have many things in common with other resumes. They are usually straightforward and address the needs of the employer. Some resumes may be clearly prepared in response to a specific job requirement. To have the most effective resume, it is essential to meet the needs of the organization as well as the skills needed.Once you are clear on the requirements of the company for which you are applying, then you should start thinking about the specific job requirements. You can begin by looking up on the job description. The company could have a variety of job requirements that are detailed in the job description.Try to use proper sentences, with proper grammatical errors to ensure that you meet the needs of the organization. Often times, it is necessary to use some of the more complex words that help the reader understand the purpose of the document. Use correct punctuation and also spell check your resume to e nsure that there are no mistakes in it.After doing this, you should now be ready to begin the writing process of your Federal resume. You should start by being organized so that you can clearly express your skills and qualifications. You should also find a way to make your resume concise. You should not use too much information to make your resume too long.There are several Federal resume writing tips that can help you be clear about your needs and provide the exact requirements for the job. Always write about the task at hand and do not become distracted. If you are able to give the most useful information for the job, then you should be able to communicate that to the recruiter.In order to get the job, you need to make sure that you are working with the right person to begin with. Be honest when applying for the job and do not leave any bad marks on your record.When you are finished writing your resume, you should then start submitting it to different employers. As you begin to in terview for the position, it will be beneficial to create a cover letter for the first interview. The recruiter will often want to see your resume before he/she starts interviewing you. They may also want to see examples of your resume in order to better understand what you are looking for.This Federal resume writing guide should help you get started in the job hunting process. It can take time, but it is possible to find employment for which you can apply. Remember that having a great resume is important, so make sure that you do your best.

Creating a Culture of Allyship at Work CareerMetis.com

Creating a Culture of Allyship at Work A 2018 studyfrom global staffing firm Robert Half found that two in five Canadian employees would pass on a perfect job if the corporate culture was not a fit. Today’s professional is looking for a lot more than a paycheck, they’re looking for healthy workplace culture, one that aligns with their values and principles and allows them to authentically bring all of themselves to their work.How many times have we heard statements like “People leave managers, not companies”, or Peter Drucker’s now infamous phrase; “culture eats strategy for breakfast”?evalDakota Murphy, in her 2018 CareerMetis.com post, titledWhat is Driving the Change in Corporate Company Culture?, offers: “CEOs, leaders and supporting executives are realizing that corporate culture is not merely a catchphrase. It is the backbone of a company’s overall performance. Increasingly, businesses understand now that success relies heavily on getting the company culture right.”The fact of the matter is that with the growing awareness of the costly impact of exclusive policies and processes, whether it be the continuous exodus of employees, or the legal costs of defending against human rights and occupational health and safety violations, versus the accelerative and innovative value that comes from a workplace culture that is underpinned by inclusive and equitable policies and procedures Do these dynamics seem new to you? Have you experienced some of these first-hand? What can you do to help interrupt patterns like these that are likely playing out at work? Here are a few tips to get you moving in the right direction:1) Authentically recognize the value of inclusion and model inclusive behavior.There is no shortage of resources out there that can build your inclusion awareness, to help you understand the inherent value of inclusive and diverse spaces. Start with the resources cited in this piece, and research the ideas and language the surfaces.Do the work, do the analysis, for yourself , don’t just take someone else’s word for it. That way you can begin to critically analyze the spaces around you and to notice for yourself how you or colleagues on your team may be experiencing bias. Be curious about who is benefiting from this bias and who isn’t.The thing about bias is that once you start to see it, it’s hard to “unsee” it.2) Check your assumptions and notice your own biases, conscious or unconscious, as well as your prejudices.Explicit and unconscious bias plays out every day around us and permeates our thinking, our choices, and our behaviors.Dr. Dionne Poulton, author ofIt’s Not Always Racist, But Sometimes It Is: Reshaping How We Think About Racism, has spent her career illuminating unconscious bias, with an emphasis on the word unconscious.She talks about an equation she adapted and shares in her book, “racism equals prejudice plus power, plus intent. “If you are in a position of power and you choose to stop someone from achieving progress a nd you do it because of the prejudice of race, then that is racism,” she says.She defines prejudice as “a judgment of someone or a group prior to having full knowledge of who they are.”The key is to start noticing when our own bias is showing up. When someone irks you or rubs you the wrong way, check-in with yourself to better understand why. Teaching ourselves to be curious about our own opinions and assumptions, and catching ourselves when we’re moving from our assumptions rather than our curiosity takes practice and intention.3) Notice when bias is playing out around you and get comfortable interrupting bias when it’s happening.evalNow that you’re beginning to notice biased interactions around you, as well as bias within, it’s important to get clear on your own values and principles. Is fairness a value for you? Equity? Respect?If so, then you need to get rooted in these values.Challenging existing practices, policies, and patterns that are biased or racist within a company culture is never easy. That’s why it’s also important to develop your community of support. Your own allied space.Employee Resource Groups can be helpful in this respect, or people in your personal network who share similar values and principles. Having supportive spaces to help you debrief experiences, or plan future conversations is helpful and empowering.From a practical place, some things to observe include considering how do people on your team talk about their peers and how do they behave in group settings? It’s well documented that men tend to interrupt women far more often than women interrupt men. If a few people are dominating the conversation in a meeting, address it directly.evalMihaylo and Williams suggest creating and enforcing a policy for interruptions:“Keep track of those who drown others out and talk with them privately about it, explaining that you think it’s important to hear everyone’s contributions.”Similarly, when you see instances of †œbropriating” or “whipeating”â€"that is, majority-group members taking or being given credit for ideas that women and people of color originally offeredâ€"call it out.Ask questions about practices that are creating bias, even when it doesn’t benefit you personally. Show up and support colleagues on your team who are experiencing bias. Ask them about the experience and ask them how you can support them. Don’t assume you know they feel; it’s always better to check in with a colleague on something you observed and find out that they are ok, rather than holding back for fear of being wrong, and then find out that person could have used your help. People ultimately appreciate having allies in these unsettling and vulnerable moments.“Courageous Inclusion is more than a tagline â€"it’s a call to action. It’s about speaking up in support of someone when it might be easier to be quiet. It’s about developing a relationship with someone because they’re different, not beca use they’re the same. It’s about all of us. We all need to work at being braver and more courageous, in order to bring our whole selves to work and truly foster an environment that lets others do the same.”KPMG You Belong: Building Champions of Inclusion, 2019 Diversity Inclusion Report4) Be curious about other people’s stories and experiences.In her 2009 TED Talk,The Danger of a Single Story, Chimamanda Adichie talks about the human phenomenon of how, when we hear or read stories about a part of the world that we are not familiar with, these stories often become the dominant narrative we associate with that part of the world.Adichie provides a personal example of when she heard the debates about immigration in the United States. Immigration in America became equal to Mexicans, Mexicans that were sneaking across the border. It was only when she was in Guadalajara that she realized the foolishness of the belief she had mistakenly adopted about Mexicans.Adichie goes on to say , “Show people as one thing and one thing only over and over again and that is what they become.” People, cultures, lands are not monolithic. Regardless of the number of interactions you may have with people from a particular culture, it does not mean we’ve got everyone from that culture’s story figured out.5) Plan and script some wording you can use when you find yourself in an uncomfortable conversation and need to challenge a biased statement or action.We’ve all been there. Those moments, in meetings, during watercooler conversations, or during team lunches, where an inappropriate comment is made. We’re stopped in our tracks by the impact of the comment and have no idea what to say at the moment. I can remember many a time, where, after the fact, I have replayed incidents like these in my mind and have the answer I wish I had offered.Ritu Bhasin, Life Coach, Authenticity Advocate, and author ofThe Authenticity Principle, has created a fabulous Empower Pages series; a set of self-reflection tools to help readers become more empowered and confident in their work and personal life. Bhasin recently created an Empower Page calledConquer Difficult Moments Through Scripting. Use this tool to help you develop a narrative you can keep in the back of your mind the next time you are in a situation and see an opportunity to serve as an ally.There’s no doubt that allyship is a journey; when we know better, we need to do better. It’s about a commitment to educating yourself, to be genuinely curious about the diverse experiences and narratives of people who are around you. Of embracing the fact that your story, your life experiences, your upbringing is only one of many experiences.It’s a journey where you’ll often be forging a new path. You’ll face forks in the road where you’ll have to stop, really stop, toconsider what the right thing to do is.And the good news is that you’ll find other allies on this journey, all working to be on the right sid e of this movement to create authentically inclusive spaces. It’s a journey worth taking, and one that all of us need to take.

Life Is Short- Live It!

Life Is Short- Live It! We are on this planet for a finite period of time.   Granted, that time is getting longer due to advancements in the medical world.   Are you living your dream?   Are you really happy? Do you love what you do? I believe that we owe it to ourselves and our families to truly love some part of what we do, if not the whole thing.   Do you? Yes, we need a paycheck to pay for the roof over our head and food in our stomachs and clothes on our backs.   I get that.   But are we working to live or living to work? A neighbor had a stroke several years ago while unloading his Christmas tree from his truck a few days after Thanksgiving.   Over 50, he had spent his working life with one company.   I dont know for sure, but I bet he was counting down the years until his retirement.   His life has radically changed since his stroke.   Retirement is no longer his dream.   That changed in an instant.   I can only wonder if he is thinking If only I had spent less time working and more time with my family. Retirement is no longer a dream for many.   Savings have decreased and medical costs continue to rise, forcing many Boomers to re-think the whole concept of retirement, but from a perspective of fear, rather than excitement. Change the thinkingwhat do you LOVE to do?   Really LOVE to do?   Start today finding a way to add that to your work life and make money doing it. I am not suggesting that you jump off a bridge and take huge financial risks.   Be smart.   But dont hang onto security if it isnt fulfilling a dream. Why cant you do this? Or are you? Here are some resources to help you think about becoming an entrepreneur or developing a portfolio career: SmartBrief on Entrepreneurship Portfolio Careers Savor the Success: The Premium Network for Women Entrepreneurs Duct Tape Marketing SCORE Small Business Trends

Why You Cant Just Copy and Paste Your Resume Into LinkedIn - Hallie Crawford

Why You Cant Just Copy and Paste Your Resume Into LinkedIn Clients mention this to us all the time. They work on updating their resume and after spending a lot of time doing so, they think they’re done. We understand that. It takes a lot of time and effort just to update your resume, why would you want to put the same amount of time into working on your Linkedin profile as well, especially when they seem like similar platforms? Here’s why you can’t do that. We all know that 80% of jobs are found through networking. So having a professional, correct presence on Linkedin these days is a no brainer and not optional. And while uploading your resume directly to LinkedIn is the easiest route to take, it’s not the correct one because in doing so, you overlook several factors that LinkedIn offers for conducting a successful job search. Just copying and pasting your resume to LinkedIn isnt enough, and wont impress your connections. These are some of the options that Linkedin offers to help you increase your chances in your job search, that a simple copy and paste of your resume will not take advantage of LinkedIn gives you the ability to highlight other things that you may not have space for on your resume such as an in depth description of your significant achievements and a sense of your personality by talking about what you enjoy most from your work, as well as your passions. On your Linkedin profile, you must use the right keywords that an employer would use to search for your brand of talent. On your resume, you do use keywords for the computer software that may scan your resume when you apply for a job, however, those are specific to the particular job you are applying for. Your Linkedin profile must cover all bases, all keywords you could be searched by for any position you are interested in to ensure effectiveness. Recommendations can be gathered and posted easily on LinkedIn using their recommendations section. This allows you to collect referrals from colleagues or supervisors that will allow others to see your value as an employee. This is a feature that, if you copied and pasted your resume on Linkedin and walked away, you would not be taking advantage of. Additional tip: We recommend you include Linkedin recommendations on your resume. Be sure you do so under each job description they are related to, in a clean, concise fashion so they do not distract from the overall neatness of your resume. Write your summary statement. This section allows you to showcase your expertise and even more so, what you are passionate about, in a way that a summary in a resume is not appropriate for. The bottom line is: When you optimize LinkedIn by using all of its tools, and craft your profile as a separate entity from your resume, you make yourself more attractive to recruiters, and more likely to secure a job. Thank you to our resume expert, Jasmine Marchong, for this article and the resume tips. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today