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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

We outline the UK government’s Youth Guarantee, which is part of a £2.5 billion investment package to support nearly one million young people into work or training.

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Cover letter template

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Writing a covering letter can be quite a difficult task. Follow this plan, add a few personal touches and you'll have the perfect cover letter in no time.

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5 good interview questions to ask candidates

ArticleInterviewing

Make the most of your time spent interviewing by including these key questions to learn more about your candidates.

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8 ways to find a job with no experience

ArticleFind a job

How to maximise your chances of getting that first job

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How to write a CV

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In recruitment, we're always dealing with CVs – but how do you write a good one?

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£100,000 awarded by Reed temp workers to three charities

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Three leading UK charities received a substantial donation from the country’s largest family-run recruitment agency, Reed, at an event in London, yesterday (Wednesday 29th January 2020).

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How to prepare for a second interview

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How to write a covering letter. The bane of many people’s lives. But it really doesn’t need to be. Follow our simple tips and yours will stand out from the crowd.

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Property and construction workers seek balance between security and family life

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Property and construction workers use temporary work to increase their income and achieve greater work-life balance, but are held back by concerns over benefits, according to research released today (Tuesday 17 December 2019).

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North East workers adopt temporary recruitment strategy to support work-life balance aspirations

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The North East has the UK’s second highest concentration of workers considering their main work to be non-permanent (15%) after London, as candidates in the region chase better work-life balance and variety, according to research released today (Tuesday 3 December 2019).

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