The top companies hiring in March 2018

The top companies hiring in March 2018 by Michael Cheary Spring is here. Well, it’s almost here Now that most of the bad weather seems to be out of the way, things finally appear to be looking up for 2018. But March isn’t just a great month for mums, the met office, and beasts from the east. It’s also the perfect time for a fresh start and to find a role you’re passionate about. And luckily, we happen to know where there are one or two available.And by one or two, we mean about 270,000.To help you turn over a new leaf this spring, here are five companies hiring throughout March.EE Want to bring home the Bacon? You should work for EE…The global telecommunications giant are hiring for staff all through the spring, with roles on offer for everyone from Store Managers and Sales Executives, through to Product Owners, Designers and On-Boarding Executives.Aside from being able to get a much better deal on your new mobile (and by better deal, we mean 75% off), successful candidates will be offered uncapped commi ssion if they’re in sales â€" as well as discounted childcare/retail vouchers, and 30% off for friends and family from day one.Which may not be all that surprising when you consider that EE have just been named number one in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For.Want to work with cutting edge tech every day? Just want to get more reliable reception on your mobile?EE: careers that are totally unlimited.Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with EE hereHouse of Fraser Since starting life as a small Glaswegian drapery shop in 1849, House of Fraser have gone on to become one of the UK’s biggest and best-loved businesses.And whilst they’ve still got the curtain market pretty much nailed, a lot has changed in the last 150 years. Not just in terms of their impressive range of products â€" but also when it comes to the people they employ.In fact, it takes almost 5,000 members of staff to make the business what it is today (not including the 13,000 concession staff that work on premises), and they’re always on the lookout for excellent individuals to add to the team.In March, they’re concentrating on recruiting for retail roles, primarily working on their made-to-order sofas, furniture and flooring ranges.So if you’re ready to work for a name synonymous with superior quality, and you want to hit the ground running (and various other flooring-based jokes), apply for a job with House of Fraser today.Your life, and your living room, may never be the same again…Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with House of Fraser hereiSmash Attention all Android droppers and iPhone smashers: we may have found your perfect position.iSmash is the UK’s leading specialist in smartphone, tablet and computer repair. It’s their mission to provide their customers with the fastest, most convenient professional tech repair service out there.They also fix drones. You know, if you like that kind of thing.With 25 stores nationwide, and eight more opening this year, they’re looking for energetic and ambitious tech and sales specialists to join their rapidly expanding team.No previous experience is necessary for most roles, so almost anyone can apply. Although it would help if you’re up-to-speed with the latest models. In other words, if you’re still rocking the 3310, this may not be the role for you.And yes, generous discounts come as standard.You: 1. That toilet that your iPhone fell in after a night out: 0.Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with iSmash hereNespresso Want to hang out with George Clooney and drink coffee all day? We’ve got this.The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee, just like a skilled barista.And they’ve pretty much done just that. In fact, their machines have gone on to form an integral part of the morning routine for millions of us, singlehandedly helping make sleep-deprived workers around the world more productive. And their jobs are pretty eye opening too.They’re currently looking to fill a number of Retail Assistant and Store Manager roles throughout the UK, as well as positions for Account Managers and Health and Safety Specialists.Successful applicants can look forward to a whole host of beverage-based benefits, including first class training programs, an excellent pension scheme, and a range of initiatives that promote and encourage sustainability. See also: all the arpeggio you can drink.Excellent career prospects, CSR and free caffeine on tap? What’s not to like?Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with Nespresso hereUPS Some jobs aren’t just exciting. They’re the whole package.Founded in Seattle in 1907, UPS are the largest parcel delivery service in the world and one of the leading global providers of specialised transportation and logistics services.In other words, they deliver things. Lots and lots of things.In order to maintain their excellent service, they employ ne arly 400,000 people worldwide, in more than 220 countries and territories. And, as you might expect, finding new staff plays a key part when it comes to their success.They’ve got a wide range of roles on offer right now, including jobs in transport and logistics, customer service, sales, marketing, finance and HR. So whether you’re a Multi-Drop Delivery Driver in Dewsbury, or a Warehouse Worker in Watford, UPS have a role available for you.Because when opportunity knocks, you answer it… (and/or find a note, and pick it up at a more convenient location).Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with UPS hereReady to love Mondays?  View all of our current vacancies 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 po licy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Where can I work?

6 Music Challenge! University of Manchester Careers Blog

6 Music Challenge! University of Manchester Careers Blog 6 Music Challenge! The 6 Music Salford Editor, Julie Cullen, is offering you the opportunity to complete a work placement with her team at MediaCityUK. This is a brilliant chance for students to work alongside the production teams at BBC 6 Music and get the inside track on how they build a show; learn to use a live studio; get experience of the editing software; and be part of a fantastic team. As well as having experience of working in a busy environment to tight deadlines, you’ll have bags of initiative, an interest in Radio and an excellent knowledge of BBC Radio 6 Music. To be considered for this amazing opportunity you need to do the following 2 things: 1. We need you to come up with a music based feature that could run across one of our shows. The idea must be original, creative and have a strong interactive element. It needs to be something that will drive audiences to our social media sites as well as sitting coherently within the show that you have chosen. The feature must also engage the listener and keep them listening to the show until the very end. 2. Secondly, we’d like you to tell us what key skills you think you can bring to the BBC Radio 6 Music team (max 250 words) You need to submit your entry, in writing, to mediaclub@manchester by Friday 1st March 2013. The students who submit the most interesting proposals will be invited to meet the 6 Music team in Salford and pitch their idea face to face. Placements will last 2 weeks and will be based in Salford. Dates will be agreed with the successful student. So, if you love your music and you think you have the skills needed to support one of the BBC’s busiest teams â€" we’d love to hear from you. Good Luck Julie Cullen, Editor, BBC 6 Music All Media work experience

Its Time to Deal with Procrastination Marla Gottschalk

Its Time to Deal with Procrastination Marla Gottschalk Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash Have you found yourself at war with an entry on your to-do list. Are you staring down a task, project or phone call that has been literally chasing you all week (all month for that matter)? Somehow we never fully escape that impending doom. With time it seems the task only looms larger. Procrastination is a problem that we create for ourselves â€" and its high time we took back the reins. But, first things first. Why do we continue to procrastinate? We realize that putting off the task isn’t doing us any favors (and we know this). In most cases, it only delays the inevitable, while increasing anxiety. Yet without fail, we still seem hell-bent on putting things off. It makes no sense, yet perfect sense â€" all in the same breath. There is a pay-off lurking there and we have to stop the dysfunctional cycle. Procrastination is indeed a common workplace challenge, and most of us struggle with it from time to time. But dont fret, researchers estimate that only 20% of us are actually chronic procrastinators (this figure holds world-wide). The rest of us simply have moments when we struggle to take action. With guidance and some measure of awareness, we can usually move through the problem effectively. So lets dig in. Procrastination often develops when we have conflicting emotions concerning a task.   causing us to feel torn. An examination of approach avoidance conflict may lend us a few useful clues. Early theories of motivation, including the work of Lewin, identified the notion that tasks/goals can possess both appealing elements (that will influence us to move toward them) â€" and unappealing elements, (which influence us to move away from them). It is this dichotomy that often befuddles us. Overall, when a task lies in the future, we feel more optimistic about moving toward it. However, as we move closer to the task or event, the negative aspects become much more salient. These forces influence the dynamic which follows. It has also been suggested that goals can be characterized as either approach goals or avoidance goals. An approach goal would reflect a desired or positive outcome, such as studying to earn an A â€" and an avoidance goal would focus on staying clear of an outcome that is unfavorable, such as studying to avoid failing. (Think of all of those failed New Years resolutions â€" were they framed positively or negatively in your mind?) Research has shown that avoidance goals have a greater tendency to fall prey to procrastination. So, it seems that how we frame our view of a goal is critical. Approach and avoidance goals can differ in regard to other relevant dimensions as well â€" and these factors also impact our behavior. For example, those who focus on approach goals are more likely to report feeling satisfied when they actually achieve such a goal. Moreover, personal meaning can also positively affect goal attainment. Exploring why we feel negatively about a goal, may help us move toward it and possibly understand our tendency to procrastinate. So, lets peel back the layers and examine the reasons behind our penchant to procrastinate and discuss methods to neutralize them. First, a few reasons why we might feel negatively about a task: The task is overwhelming. In many cases, we delay because the task just seems impossible to tackle. We really don’t know how to tame the Goliath â€" and as a result, we find ourselves completely frozen. We’re fearful of failure. Unfortunately, failure is often the first thing that comes to our minds. So, we put off a task simply because we feel we are not likely to be successful. Why engage in a losing proposition? We don’t want to commit. Sometimes we hold off because we are obsessing over which course of action to take. If we don’t choose â€" our options remain open. The task is unpleasant. When a topic area really doesn’t interest us, laboring through it can turn into a long and painful process. On some level, avoiding the task becomes a fruitless form of protest. The task seems pointless. If you have ever been stuck with a weekly report that few people read, you’ve likely experienced this. Sometimes we feel that the task isn’t worthy of the investment in our time. Collateral damage. In some cases, we develop a negative association between the task and something or someone else. It’s not the task that you feel uncomfortable with, it is the individual who asked you to complete the task or what its completion signifies. No rewards in sight. It’s difficult to stay motivated or focused, when the work you are about to complete will   go completely unrecognized. Why bother? Potential solutions: Set interim goals. Recent research suggests we should set smaller, approachable goals, to keep performance levels high. This involves identifying bite sized pieces that when attacked â€" add up to forward momentum and a successful conclusion. Ask for help. If we feel seriously unprepared, the best route is to reach out and seek guidance. Often, another point of view from a mentor or supervisor can provide a much-needed “jumping off” point. Collaborate. Drafting a friend or colleague to form a short-term anti-procrastination team, can prove to be an excellent approach. In these situations, two heads are usually better than one. Narrow the choices. If you are having trouble weighing options use this handy sorting method: Put each option on a note card. Choose your top 3. Compare to find the winning plan. Incentivize the process. One way powerful method to self-manage, is offering yourself a reward when you make progress. Try attacking your least favorite task of the day first â€"   then spring for your favorite latte. Offer yourself a pat on the back. Breaking the procrastination cycle, is no easy feat. What techniques do you utilize to tame procrastination? Share them here. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is a Workplace Psychologist. You can also find her on Twitter and Linkedin.

Recruiters Guide to LinkedIn Groups

Recruiters Guide to LinkedIn Groups Right so you have a decent LinkedIn profile, you have connected to a few people but you’re looking to get more out of LinkedIn. What should you do? One obvious place to start is checking out the groups section, which is essentially discussion forums hosted on LinkedIn. Stats Groups aren’t new to LinkedIn, in fact they’ve been around for ages and there are now no less than 2 million of them and 200 conversations happening every minute catering to most people, industries, sectors and so forth. People that engage on posts and do updates in groups have on average 4 times as many profile views. Benefits of joining groups The benefit of joining groups are manifold, for starters you can learn from other professionals and share challenges, best practise and so on. Furthermore, by joining a group by default you will be able to connect with everyone in that that group and even send messages without being first level connections. You can find all the group members in searches and of course, they can find you so it’s a great way of increasing your exposure and driving traffic to your profile no matter what your objective is on LinkedIn. To give you an example, here’s a group called Linked:HR which has over 900,000 members, mostly HR and recruiting people which is great if you happen to be a recruiter or a job seeker they can now find you much easier on LinkedIn. Where do you begin? You can start with checking out the directory and tap in your keywords to get suggestions of groups relevant for you. When you find a group that looks interesting, have a look at activity, number of members and even other stats before you join. The typical signs of a healthy group will be lots of comments and discussions, not so many links and definitely no spam. The average LinkedIn member joins 7 groups and you can actually  join up to 50 groups (most recruiters sales people do) but I can tell you now that you won’t be able to stay on top of that many groups so a good rule of thumb is to join 10 groups, be active in 3 and consider starting one yourself. Lots of groups out there Over 8,000 groups are started every week and it’s rather competitive out there, my recommendation would be to only start a group if there is a gap in the market or if you know you can do it better than the existing ones. Here at Link Humans, we manage 3 groups (Undercover Recruiter, Social Media London Personal Branding UK) and they are excellent marketing tools for us as an agency. Hope to see you in one of them soon! Get in touch Any other LinkedIn or social media questions, please get in touch by tweeting us @linkhumans! RELATED: Are You Unlocking the Full Potential of LinkedIn Groups?

Top Qualities of an Effective Team Leader

Top Qualities of an Effective Team Leader Anyone can be a hardworking team leader, but becoming an effective team leader can enhance your projects to become successful. Below are some top qualities that a business sees in an effective team leader.Photo Credit â€" Pexels.com1. HonestyIf you are honest with your team, people will start to trust you which is vital when working with a team. Gaining more trust within a team means that you will be able to work more with them. If you are not honest with your staff, they will start to turn your back against you which is the last thing you need.2. CommunicateHave you ever been in a situation when your manager doesn’t communicate? The majority of people in the industry have been in this situation before which can be very frustrating. If you have the ability to communicate clearly to your group about the vision and expectations of a project, you will go far and your team will be working towards the same goal.3. CommitmentevalDo what you say and stick to what your word. If you keep ch anging your mind, your team will see that you don’t have a clue what is going on and they will lose confidence in you. Be fully committed and work with your team to achieve your goals!4. ConfidenceStay calm and be confident when working with your team. First of all, it will make you feel confident but your team will feel more confident as well. Even if you are not a naturally confident or self assured person, try and develop your skills in this department as a priority. People will respect you more and listen you if they see you are confident in yourself.5. PositiveA leader needs to be positive. We have all been in that situation when something goes wrong in a project. The most important thing to do is to lift your head up and be positive so that your team can support you. Remember that being a team leader is about being part of a team, if you help them, they will help you.6. Be InspiringMake you staff feel like that they are part of the team. Show them the vision of the company a nd inspire them to achieve that vision.7. Be KnowledgeableTo learn how to be a good project manager, you will need to train how to be one. Courses such as PRINCE2 Training will help you achieve this as the project management methodology has been designed to help you manage successful projects in any working environment.Remember that and effective leadership is not a position or title. It’s all about influence and encouraging your team to work productively as a group. A team leader does not have an authority or a title, a leader is a cog in the machine that drives success in a project.Make sure that you are organised for this role as it’s not easy. If you learn the skills first by taking a training course, you will gain the confidence to lead successful projects.

How to connect with your interviewer - Sterling Career Concepts

How to connect with your interviewer How to connect with your interviewer There are  two goals  to any employment interview:   showing  you do can do the job, and making a personal connection with the interviewer, because after all, people hire people they like. Chris Perry, of  Career Rocketeer and Launchpad  fame, recently published  an entry on  BrandCamp Universitys blog,  Are You Connecting with Your Interviewer? that  shared five great suggestions to help  candidates  click with their interviewer. Its a great read (and Im not just saying that because Chris  was kind enough to include my own advice!) Ill include a bonus tip for my readers here:   When it comes to making this connection, your non-verbal language is just as critical  as what youre saying.  Lean forward, in towards  your interviewer, to appear genuinely interested in the conversation and the position at hand.   Mirror your interviewers mannerisms (generally speaking, of course)  to show interest and create rapport.   Similarly, tilt your head to one side to show interest in whats being discussed, and occasionally  nod your head to convey that you are in agreement  and on the same page.   Utilizing  these tips will  help ensure you get called back for another round.

Writing Resume For College

Writing Resume For CollegeIf you are thinking about writing your own resume, you should know the basics and background information that are necessary to help you write a resume that will stand out from the rest. You should also know about the type of skills that are needed for your field to be considered 'the best job in the industry'.Writing a resume for college can be done as a way to fill out your application for a college or university job. A good example of a resume for college is the cover letter, which should give the school the information about you as well as about your skills, interests, and accomplishments in your work experience. When it comes to hiring managers, having these skills will help you get that interview.If you are planning on applying for a job at the company, you should be able to write a resume for college with confidence. These days, there are many websites that have many examples of resumes that have been used by others for various jobs. Before writing you r own, you should do a little research on these sites to find what other people have written. The company you are applying to may have more specific information than the general ones you can find online.When you are looking for tips on writing resume for college, you can look online. There are some tips that can help you make your resume stand out. With that in mind, here are some pointers for you:Always start your writing resume for college by writing your name. Do not begin by writing your employer's name or your company's name. People should know who you are. This will make it easier for them to remember who you are if they need to contact you.Another tip for writing resume for college is to put the biggest accomplishment first. It is important that you leave the most important accomplishments first so they can focus on the next one. This will make it easier for them to find the section you are working on, so it is better to get this right the first time. If you have to skip a se ction, it is better to let the information flow throughout the resume.When you are working on your writing resume for college, make sure you explain why you want the job. It is important that you put down your passion for the job and why you think it is important. This will make it easier for the hiring manager to see what kind of employee you are. Be honest when describing your skills, but don't go overboard and lie because it will come back to bite you.These are some of the best tips for writing resume for college. If you follow these tips, you should be able to write a great resume and stand out from the crowd. By doing this, you can apply for the jobs you want and get the interviews you deserve.