The top companies hiring in May 2016

The top companies hiring in May 2016 by Michael Cheary May: a good month for Leicester  fans. Also, jobseekers… It’s not just fans of terrible sci-fi puns and people from the East Midlands (we’re looking at you, Jamie Vardy) who have a reason to smile this month.With over 250,000 new starts available on reed.co.uk right now, and jobs with some of the biggest companies in the UK, May could be the perfect time to find the right role for you.To help make your mind up, here are five of the top companies hiring this month on reed.co.uk:HaartSpicerhaart is the largest independently owned property services group in the UK.Every year, they help thousands of customers to buy, sell, let or rent their properties, something which wouldn’t be possible without the drive and dedication of their 2,000 staff members.They need new Sales Negotiators, Lettings Agents and Branch Managers to become part of the Spicerhaart family. Full training and development will be provided, meaning that no previous estate agency experience is necessary in order to get started.Some previous sales experience may help, but isn’t a necessity, making it the perfect position for any target-driven candidates looking to take the next step.Lost the love for your career? Put your Haart back into it today…Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Haart nowJohn LewisWant to work for one of the UK’s most respected employers? You’re in luck.With 43 stores nationwide, John Lewis aren’t just one of the UK’s biggest department stores, they’re practically a British institution. And it isn’t just their wonderful range of goods that’s kept them going over their 150 year history â€" the people they employ have also been a big part of their success.They’re passionate about giving good customer service, and are currently looking for enthusiastic Delivery Drivers in a number of locations, as well as people to work at their Liz Earle concession.In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous discount sc heme, and even shares in the company, to help you benefit from their success.Jobs with John Lewis: not just for Christmas…Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with John Lewis nowLevi’sFashion in your jeans? You should work for Levi’s.Aside from being able to make terrible denim-related jokes as part of your day job*, you’d be joining a company with an iconic heritage â€" one which has been carefully cultivated since 1853.And when they weren’t busy inventing the world’s most popular fashion item (501s, just in case you were wondering) and revamping the khaki trouser look forever, they were building an impressive reputation for quality service. Something which isn’t always easy when you employ over 17,000 staff worldwide.Their current recruitment drive is focussed on finding Store Managers, Supervisors, Assistant Managers and Analysts, in locations right across the country. If you’re ready to grow your career (and/or your work wardrobe), apply today.N.B. Double-d enim wearers welcome.Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Levis nowLloydsWhen it comes to your finances, there aren’t many names more respected than Lloyds Banking Group.Their brands span the breadth of financial services, with names including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows and Black Horse coming under their banner.And the purpose at the heart of it all? Simply, to help Britain prosper. So whether you’re a small business owner in Birmingham, looking for a loan in Midlothian, or just struggling to find some good financial advice in Aberystwyth, Lloyds are by your side. Just like they have been for over 250 years.They’re recruiting for a range of roles, including finance and accountancy positions, as well as vacancies in marketing, PR and customer service. If you like the idea of making a real difference to people’s lives, and are passionate about putting customers first, get in touch with Lloyds today.Frivolous spenders need not apply.Locat ions: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Lloyds nowThomas CookLooking for a job you don’t need to get away from? Let’s go…Thomas Cook is one of the world’s best-known names in travel, helping people around the world discover new destinations and make the most out of their holidays.Initially set up to offer one-day rail excursions from Leicester to Loughborough, luckily their horizons have expanded slightly since their 19th century launch.   In fact, they now fly to over 60 destinations worldwide. Many of which are even outside of the East Midlands (sorry Claudio).They’re looking to fill a number of positions throughout May, ranging from Apprentice Travel Consultants and Developers, through to Assistant Managers and Marketing Consultants through to Operations and Web Managers. And yes, discounted holidays come as standard.So if you wish you were there, don’t just apply for it, Thomas Cook it…**Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Thomas Cook nowAnd, finally …There are currently over 2,000 jobs in Leicester available on reed.co.uk right now.Remember: sometimes, miracles do happen…*Definitely not part of your job description.**But also, you know, apply for it.Still searching for your perfect position? Have a look at all of our current vacancies nowFind 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 emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

Contact Dragon Resume Writing Services

Contact Dragon Resume Writing ServicesOne of the most basic components of any contact dragon resume is a concise contact page that focuses on your goals, skills and achievements. A strong and concise 'cover letter' helps you stand out from the rest of the pack.A dragon resume focuses on you and what you have to offer. Whether you are offering a resume service or online services, your resume should speak directly to the reader. Your dragon resume is supposed to capture the reader's attention.A dragon resume should cover areas like your qualifications, work experience, education, contacts, and industry expertise. Although these can be a good base for your resume, it is important to write a resume that stands out. Your dragon resume must catch the eye and interest of the reader.One way to do this is by using a dragon resume template. A template is a one-page document that contains all of the information you need to get your resume written. This kind of a template is used for simple resu mes and executive resumes that are meant to catch the attention of recruiters, human resource managers, and hiring managers.A contact dragon resume template provides an instant page that features all of the information needed to make a professional looking resume. It includes details like: the date you submitted your resume, if you included a cover letter, examples of how you met your recruiter or hiring manager, and other writing samples that you have already used.If you do not have access to a dragon resume template, there are a number of websites that can create your dragon resume for you. Just put in a few keywords and provide some information about yourself, and they will create a resume that speaks directly to the reader. Dragon resume writing can be very time consuming, but hiring a professional can cut the time down drastically.Recruiters love to see this type of resume because it communicates that you want to get the job. They do not want someone who is interested in gettin g the job, but also wants to please their boss. As a result, you are less likely to be contacted for an interview.To make sure that your dragon resume is effective, you will need to make sure that you use a contact resume writing service. Hiring a freelance writer will allow you to focus on doing what you do best - writing resumes.

Dont Be a Sycophant - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Don’t Be a Sycophant - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career If you strongly disagree with an approach, a task, an injustice, or anything that pertains to achieving the company’s or your own mission, tell your boss how you feel directly. If you have information that differs from the boss’s position or point of view that will genuinely move the company forward, not just move you forward, you have to talk to her. You can still be loyal, support your boss, be respectful, and try to make her life easier, but in an honest, confident manner, you have to express your beliefs. Speak up when you think he is on target or not. Bosses need to hear it when you think they are right, just as they need to hear it when you think they are wrong. A confident person holds to her own ideas, which may not be the boss’s. Don’t be a sycophant. Push back. As one CEO told me, “A reverberation of your own thoughts is okay for a little while, but you soon get tired of it.” To push back does not mean to argue with no merit or to be a troublemaker or rabble-rouser for no reason. It means to pleasantly but assertively question. And it means to get to an understanding of what she is saying, and then explain how and why you see it differently. You needn’t do it in a throw-down, go-toe-to-toe, whine-kick-and-scream, verbal fisticuffs, threatening, or open-conflict way. As one CEO put it, “Just speak up as if you’ve never been shushed. Have a meaningful discussion. Be reasonable with a smile.” Debra Benton is co-author with Kylie Wright-Ford of The Leadership Mind Switch (McGraw-Hill, 2017)

Selling a House The Easy Way

Selling a House The Easy Way There are few things we find more stressful in life than selling a house and moving on. That’s why it’s usually named as one of the top three stress-inducing life events. But there are a few things you can do to make the process a little easier. Consider whether selling is the right option In some countries, the costs of selling and conveyancing can be so high that it may make sense to stay where you are. You’ll have your estate agent’s fees, the cost of a removal company and any necessary home improvements. Each country will have specific rules about what else you need to provide when selling. For example, in the UK, you’ll have to pay for certain certificates, such as an energy performance certificate. This is why it could be helpful to weigh up your reasons for wanting to sell. There may be solutions to your issues that don’t revolve around selling. For example, if you need more space, you may find it cheaper to extend your current home. But there are plenty of reasons to sell up and find somewhere new. Do you want to be closer to family? Has the neighbourhood changed? Have you received a job transfer? A simple house extension won’t fix these issues. Pick the right time to sell The property market is like any other â€" there are seasonal peaks and troughs. Before you put your house on the market at the wrong time of year and wonder why it’s not selling, think carefully about when the right time for you to sell is. Maybe you have a beautiful garden that looks stunning in the spring and early summer. Equally, maybe you have neighbours that play music loudly outside late into the evening in the warm weather. Putting it on the market in the winter could reduce the chances of potential buyers finding out about this. The end of any year is going to be a difficult time to sell, with a lot of people’s focus on Christmas and New Year. Choose the right price To save yourself some frustration, it’s important to put your home on at the right price. This will avoid time-wasters who can’t afford what you’re asking for and want to drive you down to a price you won’t accept. Picking the right estate agent is an important factor in getting your house on at the right price. You should choose someone who knows the area well, who won’t just rely on online data to reach an asking price. But remember that negotiation is a presumed aspect of selling your house. A good estate agent will factor that into the asking price they recommend, so use that as a criteria to base your choice of agent. Start renting Once you’ve sold your house, you may want to think about moving into a rented home for a period while you find somewhere new. This makes it more straightforward to move in when you find a new home. This can also make you a more attractive option to sellers when you do find your new place. After all, they don’t want to have to wait for a buyer to sell their own home, which then comes with the added risk of the sale falling through for various reasons. Although it will add to the overall cost of moving, you’ll make the process a lot simpler if you can move to another seller’s timescale.

Top Resume Writing Services in Cleveland

Top Resume Writing Services in ClevelandThere are top resume writing services in Cleveland to help those who need to land the job of their dreams. Everyone wants a successful future, but unfortunately there are many obstacles that you have to overcome in order to get a good job. For those who want to achieve their goals, hiring a professional resume writer will help them land the job of their dreams.Searching for a top resume writing service is quite easy these days. All you have to do is use the Internet and you will be presented with a list of the top companies that have helped hundreds of other people land the job of their dreams. There are many different types of professionals in the top resume writing services and each one has a different style and method of handling a resume. The top companies all offer services that are tailored to fit the needs of the individual or the company.Many of the top resume services provide the following services. They offer free services, which incl ude writing an excellent cover letter and creating a customized job description. Once the services are offered, it is a good idea to learn as much as possible about what they can do to help you land the job of your dreams.When looking for a top resume writing service, ask them about their years of experience in the business. You can get a good idea of what services they can provide you with by talking to previous clients. You can also learn about what previous clients are saying about the service and make a decision based on feedback.If you want to hire a good top resume writer, you will need to find one that has a good track record. This means they have written a lot of resumes for their clients, and they are able to show you examples of the work they have done. You should be able to talk to the people who have hired the top writers in the area. You can get information about the types of resumes they have written and how well they have done them.It is important to look at samples o f the work of the top resume writing services have done for their clients. You should be able to read about the characteristics of a good professional resume. It should include clear instructions that explain the person's background and qualifications. You should be able to understand exactly how the document will be written, including a summary of the most important qualifications for the position.The best part about top resume writing services is that the writer will ask you for help. This is a big advantage because it means you don't have to go through the lengthy interview process with no help. A professional can give you information about the type of position you are looking for. Once you have this information, you can write the cover letter and submit it along with the resume.If you are someone who wants to succeed in the field of education, you will need the assistance of a good professional. Resume writing services can help you land the job of your dreams. It is important to look for one that has a good track record so you can use your time working toward your goal.

10 Networking No-Nos Part 1

10 Networking No-Nos Part 1 Is it your greatest fear that you might show up on America’s Funniest Videos or on Epic Fail? Have you ever wondered if you are going to be found on one of those “blooper” videos or that a picture of you will show up on a blog about “10 Networking No-Nos?” Never fear, I’m here to prevent that. I’ve got your back! Networking is not just lots of LinkedIn connections or dealing out business cards at an event. Here in Networking No-Nos Part 1, I talk about good professional networking and in the upcoming Part 2, I’ll give you pointers on event networking. No-No #1: Don’t network without a LinkedIn profile. The definition of networking includes “…building a 2-way relationship…” Your contacts want to learn more about you, too. Whether you contact people by e-mail, phone, or hand out business cards at a professional event, you need a great profile on LinkedIn. It brings you credibility, shares insights about your professional life, and demonstrates you are current with the latest business networking technology. By a great profile, I mean you have a photo, a summary where readers can learn more about you, and a complete experience and education section. No-No #2: Don’t call or text people out of the blue. My baby-boomer friends will remember phones used to be the way to network! Now, however, the phone can be a less than positive method of contact. Phone calls can be an interruption to the recipient, breaking into what they are currently working on. Phone calls can be black holes where your voicemail is recorded, never heard, and clearly not responded to. I know you want to talk to the person you called, so e-mail them to ask for the best time to call. Request a 15-minute phone conversation and stick to the time limit. If they want to stay on the phone longer, they will, but you can show respect by saying, “Well, we’ve hit 15 minutes; do you have a little more time?” No-No #3: Don’t name-drop without checking. The upside of LinkedIn is that you can see who else knows a target connection of yours. The downside is that this feature is misused, triggering bad form. If you are going to say, “John referred me to you,” then John better know in advance! Otherwise, change your wording to something like, “We both know names,” then launch into the purpose of your call. No-No #4: Don’t be coy â€" or secretive â€" about the reason you are reaching out to your network. There is nothing more irritating than hearing, “I’m considering different directions my career can go,” or “I just want to learn about your background since I’m following a similar path.” That sounds like: “I’m satisfied where I am and just want to get your insights on what is possible.” No! People want to help and will be more likely to give their time when you provide clear insight into your situation or what you want to accomplish. No-No #5: Not following up with your network. If you could see me right now, you’d see I’m pounding my fists on the table and pulling my hair out! This is my number one No-No! If you don’t follow up several times after interacting with someone in your network, it’s no longer called “networking.” It’s called USING. Thank them right away for their time. Keep them posted on your progress. Don’t wait more than a month to e-mail them with an update on the issue they were helping you with. No-No #6: Not being a gracious networker to others. How many times have you been asked to give time to someone in need and you declined because you just didn’t have the time to give? You have a big job, you don’t believe you can help them, or what else? Pay it forward by saying “Yes” next time. If you can’t afford a full hour, offer 30 minutes. If they propose meeting somewhere else but your office is easier, then invite them to your office. Stay with me, I have lots more! In Networking No-Nos Part 2, I give you pointers on event networking. What not to do â€" and what to do â€" when you’re in a room full of people you probably don’t know. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

Happiness at work in Bangkok - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Happiness at work in Bangkok - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I always say that happiness at work can be found anywhere, in almost any job. Heres more evidence to support that hypothesis from a man who makes ice tea on the streets of Bangkok: Do you enjoy your job this much or do it with half as much flair? If not why not? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related