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November 2015

The top companies hiring in November 2015

Feeling fired-up for a new job this November (or other, tenuous bonfire night-based references)? To help inspire you, here are five of the biggest brands you could be working for right now:

How to: Volunteer abroad

We’ve already covered the benefits of volunteering, but here are a few things you should think about before you set off:

October 2015

Five career goal questions, and how to answer them

Where are you currently in your career, and where do you want to go next? Here are five our favourite career goal questions courtesy of James Reed’s bestselling book, ‘Why You: 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again’,

Top tips to save money before Christmas

Worried about your finances this festive season? We spoke to the Money Advice Service for their top tips on how to save money this Christmas:

How to: Start work after your gap year

Re-entering the world of work and routine after a gap year can be a bit of a shock to the system. To help you get over the reverse culture shock, here are some of our top tips to go back as painlessly as possible.

The top courses to help get you hired October 2015

Looking to learn this month? Here are three of the top courses on reed.co.uk right now (no costume required):

How to: Get through your probationary period

First impressions are absolutely vital in securing your new role on a permanent basis. To help you pass your first few months with flying colours, here are some of our top tips on how to get through your probation:

12 times Back to the Future was just like your job search

How to make sure you follow your ‘density’ and land your dream job:

How to become an HR Business Partner

Whether you want to become an HR Business Partner, or you’re looking to develop your career, read our HR Business Partner Career Guide to find out the facts.

How to become a DJ

Whether you want to become a DJ, or you’re looking to develop your career, read our DJ Career Guide to find out the facts.

Video interview tips

Video interview coming up? It’s likely to have a large amount of similarities to a regular face-to-face interview, but there’s a few more things you should prepare for:

How to become a Concierge

Get qualified Whilst you may be able to come into this role with no prior experience, some experience within the hospitality sector will help to demonstrate your ability. Any related qualifications will also show your expertise and passion for the job.

12 things you should never do at an interview

How can you ensure that you have an embarrassment free interview experience? Here are 12 things all interviewees hope they don’t do on the big day, and how to avoid them:

How to: Protect yourself against redundancy

Is it worth insuring yourself against redundancy? We spoke to the Money Advice Service to find out:

Student loan repayments: What you need to know

Still not sure when you have to start repaying your student loan? We spoke to the Money Advice Service to find out the facts:

The top companies hiring in October 2015

Halloween not your scene? Don’t panic. Here are five of the biggest brands you could be working for, no fear necessary:

Which parts of my education should I include in my CV?

Confused about which parts of your education you should include in your CV? Here’s our advice…

What you need to know before you start working

To help ensure your first role doesn’t catch you out financially, we asked Money Advice Service to cover some basics you should make sure you’re aware of:

September 2015

Eight myths about CVs

Struggling to tell the difference between CV fact and CV fiction? Here are eight myths you should avoid when writing your CV

What not to wear to an interview

Not sure what to do when it comes to your interview outfit? It’s time to get your swag back…

Interview outfits: Four ways to make the perfect first impression

To help you pass the crucial ‘first 30 seconds test’, we spoke to Mark Solomon, co-founder of lovethesales.com, for his top tips on how to nail your job interview outfit:

Interview handshakes: How not to make a good first impression

How do you make the right first impression at a job interview? Simple: listen to the experts. Oh, and always avoid the temptation to go soul-searching at family gatherings…

Interview body language: What not to do

It seems like everyone’s an expert when it comes to body language at interviews. However, to avoid embarrassing situations, you should always listen to the experts…

How to – Instantly upgrade your work wardrobe

Even for the most fashion-conscious amongst us, keeping on-trend in the office all year round can be tough. That’s why lovethesales.com could just be your new best friend…