Top companies hiring October 2019

Top companies hiring October 2019 by Michael Cheary Sure, zombies and clowns are kinda scary. But, compared to job searching…? Whether you’re currently unemployed and on the lookout for something new, or you just want to move on from a job you can’t stand, it can be a daunting prospect. But what if we told you it didn’t have to be that way? All you need is you, your CV, and a little bit of inspiration.Also, a great job site with thousands of new roles live right now. Obviously.To help you get over ‘the fear’, here are five of the top companies hiring on reed.co.uk right now:Fullers One of the biggest names in Great British beer,  Fullers  have been brewing award-winning beverages in the nation’s capital for well over two hundred years.In that time, it’s fair to say they’ve learned a few things about running a successful business. One: you’re only as good as the people you employ. And, two: people really quite like London Pride.It’s on those principles that they’ve gone on to build a po rtfolio of over 400 pubs, inns and hotels right across the country â€" ranging from Grade II listed buildings, to bussing modern bars, and everything in between.And even since being sold to global beer giant Asahi earlier this year, those principles have not changed a bit. Neither has the great beer they produce at their Chiswick-based brewery.They’re looking to add staff throughout the autumn, with bar staff, managers and supervisors high on their list of potential hires. They also have a variety of different catering roles available â€" from Kitchen Porter all the way up to Head Chef.Let’s face it, you’ll be in the bar anyway…Location:  Across the UKView all jobs with Fullers hereHC-OneWant to work in the care industry? We’ve got you covered.HC-One are the UK’s largest care home operator, operating 329 of them throughout the UK specialising in dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care for elderly people.They believe that a kinder culture is what makes them sta nd out. Every one of their employees understands that their residents deserve compassion, and should never lose their dignity or sense of individuality during their stay.This kindness also applies to how they treat their staff.They recognise that you’re at work for a long time. So important to them that they create a caring environment for their team too. Not to mention excellent progression opportunities, flexible working hours, and great bonuses to boot.Also, discounts on everything from food and drink to high street fashion brands and home improvement.So if you’re an aspiring Care Worker, Chef, HR Assistant or Housekeeper, find out more about a job with HC-One now. You really can make a difference.Locations:  Throughout the UK.View all jobs with HC-One nowInterserve Want to work for the London and Tilbury Lighterage Company Limited? Yeah, thought not.Luckily though, Interserve have come a long way since being set up in the late 1880’s. And their name isn’t the only thing that changed.They’ve gone on to become a global leader in security and infrastructure, with a multinational group of support services and construction companies based in the UK. Not to mention revenue in the billions, and a workforce of 68,000 people worldwide.TL;DR they’re kind of a big deal.They’ve got hundreds of roles on offer throughout October, including positions in health medicine, engineering, construction, security, customer service and more.What’s more, they’re available up and down the country. So whether you’re looking for a receptionist role in Rickmansworth, or something in social care in Skegness, they’ve got you covered.Job security: sorted.Locations:  Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Interserve nowreed.co.uk OK, so we’re a little biased. But stay with us on this one.We’re currently on the lookout for a highly motivated and passionate individuals to join the team in Covent Garden. Roles currently being recruited for range from Sales and Manage ment positions through to Developers, Analysts and roles within the Marketing and Finance teams.Benefits include working for reed.co.uk, being able to tell your friends you work for reed.co.uk, and the natural ability to instantly help the world love Mondays.Oh, and also great salaries and bonus schemes, discounted gym memberships, and even the chance to win trainers and other perks â€" just for doing your job. You know, if you like that kind of thing.Not only that, but you’ll have access to our personal development funding, which will help you grow inside and out of work. Recent examples include helping our co-members learn new languages, pass their driving tests, and even learn to scuba dive.Need something new? Just don’t want to pay full-price for your flotation devices?It’s time to love Mondays…Locations:  London.View all jobs with reed.co.uk now  Vision Express Vision Express are looking for staff right now.Yes, you read that right.As one of the UK’s largest optical r etailers, they believe everyone deserves to enjoy great eyesight for a lifetime. If that’s a belief you share, or if you’re just looking for a company that really cares about supporting your ambitions, a role with Vision Express could be your perfect fit.They’ve got over 100 roles on offer right now, including everything from optometrists and optical apprentices, right through to lab technicians and retail roles.Whatever job you apply for, the most important requirement is always putting their customers first, making sure they look and feel great.  So if you’re positive, enthusiastic and engaging (and/or just want a better pair of frames) get in touch today.It’s time to take vision (also, your career) seriously.Locations:  Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Vision Express nowStill searching for your perfect position?  View all available jobs nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email ad dressmessage 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. 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Stop Hiring Managers and Start Hiring High-Performance Coaches

Stop Hiring Managers and Start Hiring High-Performance Coaches According to Gallup’s recent book,  It’s the Manager, poor management is likely destroying your enterprise engagement and productivity. This is because to each employee of your company, despite how clear or well-articulated your vision, mission, and goals may be, these are always filtered through each of your front-line leaders. Most of your managers were probably chosen into their role either out of necessity or because they were excellent individual contributors in their previous role. But nearly every senior leader I speak with admits that very rarely do stellar individual contributors make solid managers. This is a huge problem because a lack of employee engagement leads to high employee turnover â€" which ultimately leads to poor performance. What do we usually do when strong individual contributors are not turning into strong managers? We seek to source managers from outside in the hope that another company’s manager selection process was better than ours. But this is the literal definition of the blind leading the blind. It’s time we fix this issue for once and for all. Whether I source managers from either inside my company as a promotion or from outside, I am looking for a specific blend of attributes I call high-performance coaching. High-performance coaching marries the best of management and coaching practices for the benefit of the employee and the business. Great managers excel at setting clear expectations, planning, and leveraging processes. Great coaches are good at helping others exceed expectations, innovating, and developing talents into reliable strengths. When you blend both, you set yourself and your company up for long-term success. At this point, you may be asking yourself: “Do high-performance coaches even exist in today’s environment?” Of course, they do. And all it takes is a shift in focus to find them. High-performance coaches are first and foremost people developers â€" so asking a prospective manager candidate how many of their reports achieved positions of higher responsibility during their tenure is a great probe. High-performance coaches are known for sustainable results, so don’t source managers with less than 2-3 years of line management experience. They also have highly engaged and productive teams, so ask candidates about their turnover and team engagement scores and what they do to maintain a high-performance environment. As more millennials proliferate throughout business, expectations are shifting so much that 21% of millennials more than three times the number of non-millennials switched jobs in the last year due in large part to poor or absent professional and career development. Managers are primarily concerned with the end outcome whereas coaches desire to develop the capabilities of their people. High-performance coaches would focus on leveraging continuous learning and regular feedback to drive positive personal and business results. The impact of disengaged employees is clear and the impact of high organizational turnover is obvious. It is not possible to simply start from scratch and wipe the slate clean of current managers â€" so the most logical approach is to help them evolve from managers into manager/coaches and then finally into high-performance coaches. The transition from manager to manager/coach begins with an expansion of focus. The manager must begin to concentrate as keenly on their employee as they do on business outcomes. They do this by taking inventory of each colleagues strengths, pride motivators, development needs, and turnoffs (a practice I call  INNERviewing  in my new book,  Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams. Then they set performance expectations and work with their employee to achieve and exceed these objectives via a combination of strengths development, targeted reinforcement and motivation, and regular two-way feedback sessions. This effort comes with an immediate payoff in terms of employee trust. Taking a personal interest in someone beyond what they can deliver for you (as Dale Carnegie advocates in  How to Win Friends and Influence People) usually provides a powerful relationship boost that creates a virtuous circle leading to higher levels of performance. To be sure, this evolutionary process will be painful in the beginning. Still, just as the penguins in  Our Iceberg is Melting  identified key trends and navigated to safer ground, my advice is to start the journey to high-performance coaching sooner rather than later in order to avoid the coming business calamities of employee disengagement and millennial mass exodus. About the author: Omar L. Harris is Associate Vice-President and Country Manager for Allergan PLC in Brazil. He is the author of Leader Board: The DNA of High-Performance Teams  available for purchase in ebook or print on Amazon.com. Please follow him on  instagram,  twitter,  LinkedIn, and/or his  website  for more information and engagement.

Why The Insurance Industry Is A Great Place For Women

Why The Insurance Industry Is A Great Place For Women Many industries are diversifying their workforce at an enormous rate.   Unfortunately, some industries are much slower to adjust than others. When women entered the workforce throughout the second half of the 20th century, many people did not know exactly how to handle this dynamic shift in our workforce culture.   Some of those difficulties are still evident today, but most industries offer opportunities for women to shine now more than ever. One such industry is Insurance. Insurance is a great place for women because it allows for them to enter the workforce at any age.   There are many areas of the industry in which women can use their skills to service customers a unique way men simply cannot provide for customers.   Here are 3 unique reasons why the insurance industry is a good place for women to look for a insurance industry career. 1. Women are positioned well for the Insurance industry. Insurance offers a great place for both younger women looking to start their career as well as women who are looking for a change mid-career.   Some women have had success by starting as a receptionist at a very young age and working their way up the ladder.   Other women have not entered the industry until much later in life. With the right focus and dedication to the craft, people from all ages and backgrounds can have success in the insurance industry. Insurance also provides a way for people with many different skills to contribute and find their place within the industry.   Regardless of whether you have a customer service background or even come from an industry like finance, insurance can be a place to transition to easily for many women because there are enormous growth opportunities for the right fit.   Many women succeed because the industry is so fast paced and they thrive in that environment.   For this reason, service industry professionals tend to fit in well at both the agency and carrier level of the insurance industry.   Women in general are very fast paced workers and great at multi-tasking. For many women, it is just in their nature to work at a faster pace than their male counter parts.   This sets them up for success in the insurance industry. Quick Service Is Essential For instance, a new employee needs to be able to take on frequent customer calls and easily get those customers the coverage they need as quickly as possible.   Sometimes the customer expects this turn around to be in the same day.   That level of service is expected by some customers and a typical sales person is working with up to 20 clients throughout a single day.   On top of being good at working at a fast pace, many women enjoy the opportunity to be problem solvers.   In the insurance industry, no matter what your level or role, you are going to be solving problems constantly.   Take for instance when a business owner calls inquiring about an additional policy.   The quicker someone can find a home for that business owner’s general liability or workers comp insurance policy, the more likely they are to win and retain that companies business. 2. Do women still face hurdles entering and succeeding in the insurance industry?   As far as women facing hurdles to enter the insurance industry, the question really depends on what position you are looking for.   If a woman is wanting to be an account manager or in a producer role they may find that they have to start at a receptionist level or processing level and work their way up.   This is just a simple fact of the industry.   Companies tend to promote from within or if they do hire from the outside it is a candidate who has a lot of relevant experience within the insurance industry. Getting to the producer level for a woman may be a little more difficult.   Once they reach the producer level they are prepared to succeed in some ways their male counter parts simply cannot.   Some women are not in the best position to take on a leadership role because they are the primary care giver to the children in their household.   The producer, or sales person role requires a lot of after-hours work.   This is a sales job and if you don’t put the time in many times you don’t make the sale.   If you don’t make enough sales you won’t get paid and eventually you will be out of a job.  Many sales calls have to be done after hours after researching a situation for a business owner throughout the day. 3. Customers tend to trust women more than they do men Most people generally trust a woman more than a man.   When it comes to a sales situation, as a woman I can be very honest with a client even if it’s not what they want to hear.   Most of the time they thank me for my honesty rather than getting really upset with the situation.    This only comes with people who are good at and have experience in the customer service approach to account management.   You have to love and have a passion for providing solutions to your customer’s problems and risks. For ultimate success you have to always make sure the customers know all the details of the policy and how it will work for them.   At the same time you have to meet all of their expectations on price and the speed at which you get back to them with a quote.   This is a very thin line that many producers, both men and women really seem to struggle with. Helping Customers Understand Pay as you go workers compensation insurance is one policy that can be difficult to adequately explain to a customer.   This is a policy that requires much less up front cost.   Typically a workers compensation program requires at least 25% of the premium up front just to get coverage in place.   Then the business has to pay 9 equals payments.   With the pay as you go option many business owners can get coverage in place for as little as a few hundred dollars. If a business owner has been in business for some time and has never been offered this option they frequently are more than a little weary of this option.   For a cash strapped business this just seems too good to be true.   As a woman I can more easily get customers to believe in the policy or the plan I have to help them protect their business properly. About the Author Melinda Langworthy has been an Agent at Workers Compensation Shop.com since 2013. Melinda’s’ specializes in Commercial Lines for Small Businesses Workers Compensation Insurance. She would like to use her knowledge and passion for the commercial insurance industry to help all types of small business owners. Image credits. Main via pixabay.  Office.  

Fashionista Advice How To Look Your Best When Youre on a Budget

Fashionista Advice How To Look Your Best When Youre on a Budget When you can’t get enough of fashion, reading the price tags on your favorite celeb’s designer dresses can be enough to break your style-savvy heart. However, even if you’re not raking in the same amount of cash as Kim Kardashian or Rihanna, that doesn’t mean you can’t dress like the fashionista you know you are. With these five budget-friendly fashion tips, you can transform your wardrobe into a star-studded collection without breaking the bank. Buy off-season End-of-season sales are the perfect time to pick up expensive pieces at a discount. For example, if you’re in the market for a gorgeous angora sweater, the time to buy it is just before summer hits. It might be frustrating to put your cozy new sweater away for six months, but you’ll be praising your foresight when winter rolls around. Classic black boots are another great item to pick up off-season, as you can guarantee they’ll still be in fashion when the mercury drops. Shop flash sales Flash sales are one of the best-kept secrets of shopping on a budget. As you can see from Beyond the Rack’s designer-filled Twitter feed, brands like Louis Vuitton don’t have to be out of your reach! Due to the huge discounts on luxury lines, you really have to keep your finger on the pulse to make the most of flash sales. The hottest designer items sell out fast, so check sales sites regularlyâ€"and sign up to receive email alertsâ€"so you don’t miss out on the best deals. Don’t forget thrift shops A fashionista should never eschew charity or thrift shops. Believe it or not, they’re often filled with forgotten designer gems that are just waiting to be discovered by fashion-forward women like you. For the best finds, target thrift shops in wealthy areas, where residents are more likely to have donated high-end and luxury items. Thrift shops aren’t just good for picking up designer items; they’re also fantastic for finding beautiful vintage pieces that can add real character to any outfit. Embrace statement accessories You can make any outfit look more fashionable with a few well-planned accessories. Just look at some of your favorite celebrities on Instagram. Often you’ll notice them rocking a plain white tee and jeans with a pair of statement sunglasses or a quirky cap to dress things up. No one’s going to notice that your tee is from Target not Yeezy when they’re looking at your super-glam handbag or secretly thrifted Manolo Blahniks. Scarves, belts and gloves can also inject new life into outfits you’ve worn many times before. Sell your old clothes It can be difficult for a fashionista to downsize her wardrobe. However, as your style changes and develops, you’re bound to have a few pieces in the closet that you know you’ll never wear again. As a fashion-forward woman, it’s your duty to pass on that dress or coat to someone who’ll love it as much as you did. Selling your old faves on eBay or other auction sites will give you some more cash to invest in replacement pieces that will keep your wardrobe fresh.   Being a fashionista doesn’t have to break the bank. By taking advantage of online sales and knowing which pieces of clothing are truly worth investing in, you can build up a designer collection that any influencer would be proud to get her hands on!

Computer Skills Resume Writing List

Computer Skills Resume Writing ListYou have to think about a resume writing list when writing your computer skills. This is not so much because it's all you are going to do, but because there are just some things you need to know. Having a detailed resume is the most important thing you can do for yourself in this economy. Not having computer skills resume can actually work against you.When you are trying to write a perfect resume, you will get over a hundred resumes and screen them all to make sure that you are getting the best one possible. After that, the process of choosing the perfect resume will take a lot of time and energy on your part. Well, the same process of selection is used for creating a computer skills resume. This is because the computer skills resume is different from a computer professional resume. A computer professional resume focuses on the types of computer technology skills, like databases, desktop management, and operating systems that are necessary for compu ter professionals.Resume writing lists are not as strict as they may seem. It is important to realize that it is very possible to get more than what you are looking for when writing a resume listing computer skills. The most common mistake made by those who start out is to try to write their resume using only the common skills that are needed.Using these common skills is one of the mistakes that most individuals make. The fact is that there are hundreds of ways to apply these skills to any type of industry and it is important to take advantage of these methods if you want to succeed.One of the techniques that is used when writing a resume writing list is through incorporating online applications that will help you cover every aspect of your skills. You will be able to show off your experience with the Microsoft office, helping you to build a complete resume with all of the necessary details.Inaddition to this, most individuals also rely on the use of new software applications and ti ps for writing a resume. These are all designed to help you create a resume that includes the information that you need to demonstrate your abilities.The problem that most people end up having is that they do not have the knowledge to do this themselves. Many people end up taking this information and use it to put together a resume that uses Microsoft Word or any other word processing program to create a resume. This is not how to use these tips for a resume writing list.The most important thing you can do for yourself when writing a resume that highlights your computer skills is to take the time to study each tip and make sure that you put it into action. Make sure that you follow it to the letter. This will make sure that you succeed and make you stand out from the crowd.

Translations of how not to lead geeks - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Translations of how not to lead geeks - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog My post on How NOT to lead geeks has been translated into two other languages: Portuguese: Como N?O liderar geeks, translated by Cesar Cardoso Spanish: Como NO liderar geeks, translated by Mat?as Agust?n Bellone Thanks guys! If youd like to translate the post into your language you have my permission. Tell me about, and Ill link to the translation! UPDATE: The portuguese translation has already sparked a lively debate with more than 30 comments in two days. Maravilhoso! 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

How To Write A UCAS Personal Statement Part 1

How To Write A UCAS Personal Statement Part 1 In order to successfully gain entry into a UK university, you will need to construct a great personal statement. A good personal statement can often be the difference between outright rejection, and acceptance into your chosen Uni. But what is a personal statement, why is it important, and how can you perfect your own? In this 2 part blog, we’ll show you how to write a UCAS personal statement.What is UCAS?Before we begin looking at how to write a personal statement, it’s important to understand the role of UCAS. UCAS is the organisation responsible for processing full-time undergraduate applications to UK universities and colleges. Along with listing your results, GCSE grades and predicted results (which will then be forwarded via UCAS to universities) UCAS also gives you the chance to construct a personal statement. In order to be successful, it’s critical that you understand how to write a UCAS personal statement.What is a personal statement?A personal statement is a single p age of A4, which acts as a reference for your qualities, skills and ambitions. You will insert this into your UCAS form online, which will be sent off to the different universities that you have applied to. To put it in simple terms: a personal statement is YOUR attempt to persuade universities that they should give you a place on their course. It should take the form of a well-written letter. Our advice is to treat your personal statement like a job application â€" you are essentially trying to sell yourself to the university.Who will look at my personal statement?After your personal statement has been sent off, it will be looked at and used in the following way:Firstly, your statement will be looked at by university and college admissions tutors. These will generally be an allocated individual from the course that you are applying to. They’ll look at whether your statement meets with the expectations of those running the course, and whether you’d be likely to achieve good grad es upon completion.Following this, if your statement is good enough, 1 of 2 things will happen. You may be offered a place (conditionally) or the admissions tutor may decide to give you a ring. This will allow them to further evaluate whether you are suitable for the course. If this does happen, they’ll have your personal statement to hand and will actively ask questions based on what you have written.Finally, if you are given a conditional offer, but don’t meet the grade expectations; there is a chance that your statement could be re-examined and then weighed up to decide whether it’s worth giving you a place anyway. A great statement can sometimes make up for a slight lack of grades, and tip the scales in your favour.How To Write a UCAS Personal StatementNow, the most important part â€" constructing your statement. When writing a personal statement, there are a huge number of things to consider. However, fundamentally, you need to show the following qualities:Why you want to study the course that you have chosen. This is absolutely essential, and the number 1 tip on our list. While admissions tutors are interested in your skills, grades and interests, the thing they most want to know is why you’d be a good candidate for the course. That means showing them that you are interested in the subject, have taken extra-curricular steps to improve your knowledge, and want to learn. If you are applying for an English course, don’t write that you have a keen interest in Maths. Write about your interest in books, poetry and plays. Tell them what you studied at school and why it interested you, and why that has made you want to take an English degree. You can even talk about your early life, and how you have always been interested in the subject, as well as your future ambitions for a career within the subject.What type of person you are. By this, we mean that you need to show that you are hardworking, dedicated and interested in the subject. Universities do no t want lazy candidates, who will sit back and put minimum effort into the degree. They are looking for motivated, interested and enthusiastic students, who will achieve the best results possible. Make sure that you write about your positive qualities, and not your negative.Structure. When writing any persuasive letter or essay, it’s important to consider the structure. Imagine if you were an admissions tutor, and got handed the following two UCAS statements:1. A statement that lists the qualities of the candidate, their motivations for applying to the course and a strong background of interest in the subject; in a clear, concise and ordered manner.2. A statement that lists the qualities of the candidate in the same paragraph as their motivations, whilst occasionally adding hints of interest in the subject, before going back to their qualities and their motivations again, finishing with more interest in the subject.Which statement would you be most likely to choose? The answer is s tatement 1. The reason for this is that it’s easy to read! That doesn’t mean that admissions tutors are lazy though. By making your statement easy to read, you show a number of things:Firstly, you show that you have considered the readability of the statement and written it accordingly.Secondly, you show that you are someone who is already capable of writing good and extended pieces of work or essays.Thirdly, you show that you are an organised individual with a clear and full understanding of why you want a place.All of the above points show that you are a strong candidate, who is worthy of a place on the course of your choice. Grammar, spelling and punctuation. This goes without saying. If you want to have any chance of your application being successful, you need to make sure that the grammar, spelling and punctuation is as flawless as possible. Put yourself in the position of the admissions tutor. If you received a personal statement that was riddled with spelling mistakes, an d hadn’t been proofread, what impression would you get of the candidate? Clearly not a good one. This shows the admissions tutor that you don’t care about the presentation of your work, and are therefore likely to take the same attitude towards their course.Coming Soon!In our next week’s blog, we’ll give you some more top tips on what to do and what not to do, and show you how to STRUCTURE your personal statement! This entry was posted in Education, Resources. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke GCHQ Summer School 2016: The Cyber InsiderArmy Officer Fitness Test 2016: Top Tips