How to Use the reed.co.uk app

How to Use the reed.co.uk app by Amber Rolfe The reed.co.uk app: officially the most productive way to be glued to your phone…If you’re looking for a quick and efficient way to search for jobs on-the-go, you’re in luck. With our easy-to-use app, we’ll bring all the right roles directly to your fingertips. You just need to know how to use it effectively.To make sure you’re getting the most out of the reed.co.uk app, here are a few of our top tips:Getting started After you’ve downloaded the app, you can either sign into your account, or search for relevant jobs before you sign up.Registration is quick and simple, and should only take a few minutes to complete. As soon you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to start applying.If you already have an account, all of your details will be synced with the app â€" and you won’t have to re-upload a CV and cover letter.Suitable jobs will pop up immediately, and will be based on the search criteria you inputted when you registered.Swipe right to save a job , or left to discard it â€" and visit your shortlist to apply for jobs you’ve saved.  Adding your CV and cover letterAdding your CV and cover letter to your account via the app is quick and easy.By viewing your profile, you’ll be able to upload a new CV if necessary â€" whether it’s via Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, or direct from your phone. You’ll also be able to create and edit your cover letter straight from your device.Alternatively, you can edit your information using the desktop or mobile site â€" and your changes will immediately sync with the app.And don’t worry if don’t have a CV to upload. Our CV builder will enable you to create and save one in four easy steps, no matter device you’re on.  Searching and applying for jobsAs soon as you’ve downloaded the app, you can start searching.After creating a search, you’ll be shown a number of relevant job matches. Then, you’ll be given the option to swipe right (shortlist the job), swipe left (discard the j ob), or apply there and then by clicking on the vacancy and tapping ‘apply now’.Every job you’ve shortlisted, discarded, or applied for are automatically saved in ‘my jobs’. This allows you to go back to your shortlisted jobs at any time to complete your applications, view your applied jobs, and take another look at your discarded jobs.And, if you change your mind about a job you’ve vetoed â€" don’t panic. It’s just as easy to move them to your shortlist later on.  Using filters Tailoring your job search is absolutely essential if you want to get the best results, and not taking advantage of filtering options could mean having to scroll through thousands of irrelevant jobs.Luckily, the app allows you to edit what you’re looking for in a number of ways â€" from filtering by date posted, to including more than one job title in your search. Other filtering options include ‘location’ and ‘job type’.And, whether you’re sure about what you’re looking for, or you want to search more broadly â€" an ‘accuracy level’ filter will allow you to choose how specific you want your results to be.  Setting up job alerts Jobs come and go fast.This means that keeping up with new vacancies as and when they’re posted is essential to beating the competition.The good news is, the app provides the perfect way to do this. By giving the option to receive push notifications when new jobs in your industry and location come up â€" you can be sure you’ll be the first to apply.Just tap ‘allow notifications’ after downloading the app, or edit your notification options in your device’s settings to start receiving job alerts straight away.  Check back daily The reed.co.uk app is a great way to stay connected to the latest jobs â€" wherever you are. It’s a portable, quick, and easy way to search.And with over 5000 jobs added to the site daily, browsing through new vacancies as often as possible is the best way to be the first to apply, and to stay ah ead in your job search.Whether you scroll through them on the way to work, or you open the app for five minutes on your lunch break â€" it doesn’t have to take hours to stay in the loop.All you need is your phone and an internet connection.No more irrelevant jobs. No more missing out. No more excuses.Ready to download the app? Get it now:              Still searching for your perfect position? View all available jobs now  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 emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Getting Started How to start looking for work

So, How Did Your Interview Go - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

So, How Did Your Interview Go - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career In several of my previous blogs, I alluded to the known fact of the huge disconnect between a candidate and an interviewer(s). The candidate has been preparing for this major event for a whileâ€"and with fervorâ€"and anticipates that the event will result in a job offer. This is the interview that could change the candidate’s career path, future life, and income. The interviewer, however, is much less enthusiasticâ€"and in general, much less prepared. And that is exactly my point: that most nonprofessional interviewers are not so good at interviewing. They don’t know the good questions to ask, and they’re even less competent at interpreting candidates’ answers. In fact, I tested that tenet recently while making a presentation called How Networking Can Lead to Interviews. The audience was composed of 34 long-term-employed senior financial executives who themselves were commonly involved with the interviewing of candidates for their employers. I asked that audience, “How many of you took a formal course about how to interview job candidates?” The response was embarrassing because out of the 34, only one person raised a hand. There are four drivers in a job interview. Communication skills: This is the basic characteristic that every interviewer is seeking to learn about a candidate because even if the candidate has outstanding credentials and accomplishments in a field, if the person cannot actually communicate same, then the interviewer sees the person as less favorable vis-à-vis other, also otherwise very good, candidates. Competency skills: Here is where an interviewer needs to validate that a candidate in fact has the skills required for the position and can deliver a high level of performance. No interviewer is looking for an average or mediocre performer. Every interviewer is looking for superman. Cultural fit: This is most likely the most important of the four drivers because here an interviewer has to assess whether a candidate would be a welcome new member on the team and one whom colleagues and customers would want to work with. Motivation: This is another decisive element the interviewer needs to evaluate. The best-looking candidate on paper who turns out to be unable to demonstrate in an interview a heightened level of motivation for the job and the company is likely not going to be able to perform well on the job. Most often the company will want to invite the best candidates from first interviews for at least one more interview to further narrow down the numbers. During that second or third interview, the various members of the interviewing team will continue digging deeper and deeper to make sure a candidate is still very strongly motivated. But beyond that, they’ll want to determine through the candidate’s answers to their questions that the candidate will be able to win the trust of colleagues and customers, because without trust, no business relationship can go any further. Last of all, smile! Smile a lot! Certainly, no interviewer will remember every answer given by every candidate. That’s impossible. But for sure, interviewers will definitely remember a candidate’s image. And if that image was one of a friendly and smiling person, it is likely to be retained, remembered, and considered much more favorably than the one of a sad, low-key, and apathetic candidate. So, now you know what to do. Good luck!

Proven Methods for Reducing Stress on Your Commute

Proven Methods for Reducing Stress on Your Commute We’ve all been there. The clock strikes 5:00 pm, you’re ready to leave work, make it to that evening fitness class and have some time to yourself with what’s left of the rest of your evening. But you still have tasks to complete. You finish what you can in a hurry and leave only to find yourself stuck in traffic with thoughts of work flooding your brain. You’re not alone in this. A large portion of the population has a hard time pressing the snooze button on stressful work thoughtsâ€"nearly 40% of Americans are “almost always” thinking about work during their commute. Concentrating on these stressors, especially while behind the wheel is distracting and can lead to ignoring what’s going on presently. Whether that be acknowledging the car in front of you, missing a green light or getting overly upset in traffic. Missing out on the present moment not only impacts your driving abilities, but it has a significant impact on your mental health. So, to celebrate National Stress Awareness Day, this post outlines some commuting practices to help reduce stress and create a productive workday or simply leave your work at the office. Say Your Goals Out Loud Instead of Dwelling On Work Thoughts Playing solutions to your work problems on repeat (in your head) is what many of us do during our drive to or from work, but this doesn’t do a whole lot to actually solve them. Instead, try repeating your goals out loud. Goals don’t have to be work-related and it can even create better work-life balance if you make these personal. Here are some things you may want to create goals around: Hours of sleep per night Work out regimen Eating healthily Milestones for passion projects Books to read Learning a new language or concept Use the Drive to Catch Up With Family and Friends Instead of Answering a Message From Your Boss Work messages and calls outside of office hours might feel urgent, but as a psychologist, Robert L. Leahy Ph.D. points out this comes from our anxieties. Take a step back if its really a pressing matter. If it’s not you might still have a false sense of urgency. Instead of using your drive to take a work call, try dialing your family or friends while you’re bumper to bumper on your commute instead of frantically picking up the phone for work. Truth is this call will make you and your loved ones feel better, especially if they haven’t heard from you in a while. Listen to a New Podcast or Audiobook That Isn’t About Your Work Industry Use your drive to separate work from your personal time. While many people use their commute to listen to a podcast on industry trends, try listening to something you’re not familiar with. Not only will this motivate you to learn about a new topic or skill, but it will boost your mood. Try listening to a comedic podcast or a show about personal health and development. Some excellent suggestions in that genre include: The Lavendaire Lifestyle Hosted by entrepreneur and YouTuber, Aileen Xu shares weekly inspiration for creating your dream life with tips for personal growth and lifestyle design. The Joe Rogan Experience This long-form, in-depth conversation, hosted by Joe Rogan, features guests from the comedy world, athletes, scientists, nutritionists and everything in between that will help you expand your mind. It’s a perfect podcast if you have an hour or longer commute. The Knowledge Project Hosted by Shane Parrish, this podcast interviews some of the most remarkable people around the globe, from writers to surgeons, to explore the frameworks and mental models you can use to make life more meaningful and impactful. TED Talks Daily This show brings you the latest TED talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable by leading thinkers and doers. Stuff to Blow Your Mind This conversational show, hosted by Joe McCormick, is geared towards those serious to learn more about sciences. Explore neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionally marvels and curious questions like “How does greed work?” and “Can money buy happiness?” To learn more actional tips and ways to practice decreasing work stress on your commute, CarRentals put together this infographic below with more research-backed methods and actionable advice. So, when you join traffic on tomorrows commute, try putting some of these methods into action. About the author:  Keilah Keiser  is a freelance writer and content creator based in San Diego, CA. She’s covered topics in a variety of industries ranging from startups to travel. When she’s not on the computer, you’ll find her hiking with her dog.

Anya Kamenetz The Biggest Challenge Facing Parents Is Technology - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Anya Kamenetz The Biggest Challenge Facing Parents Is Technology - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I spoke to Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life, about why she wrote the book, what parents can do to create a happy place for their children, the most interesting findings from her research, how a child’s technology use impacts their life and her best career advice. Kamenetz is the lead digital education correspondent for NPR. Previously she worked as a staff writer for Fast Company magazine. Shes contributed to the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Magazine, Slate, and O, the Oprah Magazine, and has won multiple awards for her reporting on education, technology, and innovation. She is the author of three books on education and technology, Generation Debt, DIY U, and The Test. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Dan Schawbel: After writing books about higher education, why did you decide to focus on how technology impacts family time? Anya Kamenetz: DIY U focused on tech in higher ed, and The Test took on topics related to K-12. I got increasingly interested in the gap between ed-tech rhetoric that technology is bringing unicorns and rainbows to children, and the broader conversation that is all about restricting and limiting kids use. My gut was that the truth lay somewhere in the middle. Schawbel: What are some rules and behaviors that parents can put in place to create a happy place for their children? Kamenetz: My core, evidence-based advice is to enjoy screensWITH your kids. If you arent seeing any typical red flags such as obesity, sleep, or behavior issues, find the healthy balance between screen time and other activities that works for you. Spend time with your kids with screens on the side, and try to steer them toward more positive uses of tech like research, creativity, expression, and connecting with friends and relatives. Schawbel: What are some of the most interesting findings from your research on this topic? What most surprised you and how has it impacted your own parenting? Kamenetz: The sleep research is super convincing to methe findings on how blue light wreaks havoc on melatonin production. Sleep is such a big issue for babies, kids, teenagers and parents too, and we dont need another thing that makes it harder. Not only for myself, but my editor said that he is now parking his own phone in a room other than the bedroom at night. I am wary of giving my kids screen time after dark except on rare occasions. Schawbel: How do you believe a childs use of technology influences their long term relationships and career? Kamenetz: As far as career: There are so many great case studies out there of kids discovering their creative, entrepreneurial and STEM passions thanks to the Internet. I really think were doing our kids a disservice if we dont allow them the space to explorewith check-ins, of courseand do deep dives on their interests. As far as relationships: this is definitely trickier. Social mores and ways of interacting are evolving so quickly. I think in an ideal world, even as the modes of communication may change, we are bringing along our core values as parents and human beings, about being mindful, empathetic and taking on tough conversations with courage. Schawbel: What are your top three pieces of career advice? Kamenetz: Its okay if you dont fit a predetermined moldin fact, in this job market it may be preferable! Keep your overhead and your expectations as low as possible when starting out. A little money in the bank will give you the courage to make choices that fit your passions and values. One of my mentors and bosses, Susan Orlean, told me when I was starting out as a writer: Just keep doing the work and everything else will fall into place.