Top companies hiring May 2019

Top companies hiring May 2019 by Amber Rolfe It’s gonna be May… OK, so May might be less synonymous with finding a new job, and more with bank holidays, that NSync meme, and excessive hayfever (thanks, pollen). But what if you could use this month to spring-clean your career, and finally find a job you don’t hate waking up for?To help motivate you, here are five of the top companies hiring this May:BuyagiftBuyagift prides itself on (literally) delivering happiness, through a wide range of unique gifts and experiences suitable for even the most fussy of friends.Searching for bottomless brunch at discount prices? They’ve got you covered. Want to go bungee jumping? Look no further. Always wanted to take a ride in a hot air balloon? You’ve come to the right place.In fact, they sell over 500,000 gifts and experiences each year. And this month, their fast-growing head office of over 100 employees is looking for more staff to help them sell even more.But what’s in it for you? With a foundation that†™s built on people who communicate, collaborate, and create exciting experiences, being a Buyagift employee is almost no different to what they give to their customers (you know, just with infinitely less skydiving).Ready to get involved? Now’s your chance. Whether you want to work in marketing, admin, or merchandising, Buyagift have got the role for you.And remember: leaving it till the last minute: bad for presents, and jobs…Location: Borehamwood.View all Buyagift jobsHaribo Let’s face it, whether you’re five or fifty (because kids and grown-ups really do love it so), there’s little that can’t be solved with a packet of Tangfastics.Offering a wide selection of sweets, from Starmix to Goldbears, Haribo have become one of the best-known confectionary brands. And whilst the company has been in production in Germany as far back as the 1920s, it’s been a go-to choice for Brits since it came to the UK in 1972.But they didn’t become Europe’s biggest manufacturer of suga ry goods without a great team. And that’s where you come in.This May, they’re primarily looking for Field Sales Representatives (as well as National Field Account Managers) across the UK, to help develop excellent in-store relationships with key decision makers, and ultimately maximise brand awareness and product opportunities.At the very least, you’ll get to eat a lot of Haribo.Fun fact: all Goldbears used to frown, in anticipation of their untimely end (AKA being eaten). It was only in 2007 that Haribo put a smile on their faces. Now everyone’s happy.Location: Across the UK.View all Haribo jobs  Homebase Need to find the perfect shade of lilac for your hallway? Looking for a garden fence? Desperate for a new spade? Homebase has got it.Not only are they one of the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailers, they also employ 11,500 people in 249 stores across the country. Meaning theres plenty of room for you to become a part of their team.And with spring well and truly in progress, and summer right around the corner (we hope), there’s never been a better time to give your career a refresh. What’s more, a generous employee discount could mean your home might benefit too. #hellonewplants.This month, they’re primarily hiring for retail workers (at both team member and management level), but you can also find vacancies in marketing, HR, and customer service.So if you’re passionate about home improvement, you know the difference between a Philips and a Hex screwdriver, and you can DIY without breaking anything, a career at Homebase could be for you.Location: Across the UK.View all Homebase jobsSelfridgesSelfridges: good for high-end looks…and/or jobs.As one of the world’s most iconic names, Selfridges is renowned for its great customer service, luxury products, and innovative design. In fact, their unique approach to retailing has led them to be voted the ‘Best Department Store in the World’ on four separate occasions.But it’s n ot just a wide selection of clothes, bags, shoes, tech (etc. etc.) that Selfridges are offering this month. They’re also offering jobs. Lots of them. In everything from merchandising and beauty, to marketing and finance.So whether you want to become a Styling Manager, a Visual Merchandiser, an Art Director, or something else equally impressive, you can find it at Selfridges.Generous discounts, holiday allowances, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym memberships are just a few of the added bonuses you’ll get as an employee.And thanks to one role that’s dedicated specifically to ‘toy merchandising’, you could even make a display that looks like something straight out of Big.90s dream job: complete.Location: Across the UK.View all Selfridges jobs  Sky Looking for a great career? Sky’s the limit…Providing 11 million Brits with all the TV and broadband they could ask for, Sky is one of the UK’s most popular digital TV services. Whether you want to binge box sets, live-s tream sports, or see the latest blockbuster movies before anyone else, Sky’s got you covered.But it’s not just their customers that get the full package.Aside from free Sky Q, free broadband, and discounted telephone services, you’ll also benefit from a range of other perks â€" from subsidised meals and a gym on-site, to discounts on a variety of restaurants, bars, and more.And like their 370+ channels, their roles are varied too. They’re hiring for everything from Java Developers to Data Support Engineers, to help push boundaries, create solutions, and hit targets as part of their close-knit team.Also, something about reaching for the Sky. That too.Location: Across the UK.View all Sky jobsReady to love Mondays?  View all of our current 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 a cknowledge 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 Where can I work?

The Top 5 Workplace Designs in 2019 You Cant Miss

The Top 5 Workplace Designs in 2019 You Cant Miss The modern office is evolving faster than ever as new design trends continually find themselves splashed across workplaces up and down the country. In recent years, offices have transformed from stuffy, dim, boxed-off cubicle-style layouts to thriving hubs where collaboration is buzzing against a backdrop of the most trendy and functional interior designs. Biophilic designs are ever-present and revert back to industrial ‘bare bone’ materials continue to prove popular designs, while a rise in spaces that promote the wellbeing of the office user shows no signs of slowing. 2019 is no different, and if anything, has taken those design trends and moved into second gear. Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular interior designs trends for 2019: 1. ‘Living walls’ The trend for leafy living walls continues to rise. They are particularly loved by green-fingered urbanites and are a clever way of bringing the outdoors into the office environment. 2. Continued push for spaces that promote mental and physical well-being Modern office designs are adapting to reflect the importance of employees’ health and happiness, and research shows that people with higher levels of well-being are more resistant to ill health, both physically and mentally. Ergonomic office furniture is designed to stimulate a greater focus in perception, memory, reasoning and motor response. Ergonomic chairs reduce stress on the spine, neck, and hips by keeping the user upright, ergonomic keyboards increase typing speeds by reducing repetitive reaching and stretching and pivotal monitors allow employees to focus on their screens for longer periods of time, by reducing eye strains and headaches. 3. Relaxation/recreational breakout areas With millennials predicted to make up half of the workforce by next year, new office design trends are emerging. Office relaxation spaces where employees can unwind away from their working schedules is steadily gaining traction, as the lines between work/life balance become more blurred. A versatile office environment Nowadays, dynamic and agile spaces should be highly interactive and not be hampered by any physical or ergonomic constraints. Re-arranged furniture can have a substantial positive impact on the output of employees. For instance, if furniture is comfortable and organic, employees will be able to work with minimal restrictions, and therefore be more productive. Big rise in flexible working and coworking spaces Although coworking spaces have been around for many years, it is only recently that they have come into the spotlight, mainly due to more providers entering the market to meet the needs of an increasingly fluid workforce. The shift away from more traditional office spaces has aided the rising popularity of collaborative working environments. More so than ever, coworking providers are seeking to create ‘a destination workplace’ a space where people want to work. Private workstations Despite 2019 seeing a continued rise in flexible workplace layouts, there’s still a compelling reason not to drop private workstations in offices altogether. While most businesses dislike the traditional dividers and booths of yesteryear, semi-enclosed settings are still proving popular as they let employees work with as little distraction as possible without being completely closed off from the rest of the office. Increase in privacy storage The recent enforcement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered the way in which employers store and secure sensitive data. We can’t keep sensitive information visible on desks and computers in fear it could fall into the wrong hands. Safely securing data in appropriate storage such as folders and filing cabinets/drawers is crucial for all businesses in 2019. 4.Defurbishment Defurbishment or ‘defurb’ is the process whereby buildings have been altered to expose the bare bones of their structure, including beams and brick or stone walls. Incorporating natural materials like wood, slate and even water features encourage a natural, eco-friendlier feel. This style can be particularly effective in helping to attract a younger demographic in both new staff and clients. Nowadays, people also want to know what goes into the products they use, and office furniture is no different. Using durable, honest materials that have been reclaimed or upcycled is a great way to demonstrate a business’s sustainable and environmental values while creating an attractive brand identity that staff and customers/clients can buy into. 5. Human-centric designs The human-centric design gives designers a deeper understanding of creating living spaces that are more humanistic, holistic, and solve problems for people. In a way, the challenge of the human-centric design is even greater than a purely aesthetic approach, because designers must consider the user’s needs, aesthetic appeal, and user-friendliness into their vision. Mixing aesthetics into a human-centric design to create a unified whole with minimal artistic and ergonomic sacrifices is the ultimate challenge. The human-centric design sends a message that the employees are of the utmost importance. Businesses have realized that a one-size-fits-all approach can’t be used. To design better, the human aspect of each individual company must be considered it’s why a human-centric approach is so important. Overall, just like the Pantone of the year; living coral, offices are increasingly getting bolder and more striking by adopting multifunctional designs that provide benefits to both the business and user. Ultimately, we’re getting smarter in how we can merge varying designs to create a space that is aesthetically pleasing, health-promoting, planet-saving and profit-boosting, all while having a degree of flexibility to ensure an inclusive space for all. There’s no doubt the office of 2020 will bring new and pioneering design trends, but for now, the office of 2019 is leading the way in creating a working environment that allows the business, the environment, and the staff to win. About the author:  Lloyd Coldrick  is the managing director at Cobus. He has been with the company for ten years and is highly experienced in creating inspiring spaces for the workplace environment.

5 Ways To Manage Work Stress During Pregnancy - Classy Career Girl

5 Ways To Manage Work Stress During Pregnancy Being pregnant can be a wonderful feeling, but there’s no denying the stress that comes with it. Your everyday routine may become a burden for you in one way or another during those nine months. Doing a regular job along while managing a pregnancy is quite a tough call. However, many women are working throughout their pregnancies, and have been doing so for ages. Jobs these days are so stressful that one may find themselves more and more unable to cope with everything on their plate. Here are a few tips on managing work stress while youre pregnant. 5 Ways To Manage Work Stress During Pregnancy 1. Calculate Your Schedule Simply speaking, a pregnant woman should have the space to work out just how much she wants to do. Hence, we recommend making up a schedule and task list that doesn’t overburden you. Late nights and overtime may pay you a little more, but it’s really not worth it. More likely than not, you would not be getting the amount of sleep your body requires. This could lead to weakness and hence more expenses. The trade-off is just not worth it. If you already have a very tough schedule at work, allow yourself a little elbow room. Be confident and honest about this. In case you are questioned, you may assert that you can contribute just as much as before, but with a little bit of change. The world would not end if you took a little longer in the bathroom or weren’t the first one to get to a meeting. 2. Get The Break Now we’re not saying that you use your pregnancy as an excuse to slack off. However, you must keep in mind that your body is supporting a whole other life inside of it. If you are working at a job alongside the one your body is doing, fatigue and tiredness are going to be a part of your life. To minimize the daunting effects of fatigue, be sure to take frequent breaks, even if you feel like forging on ahead. If you feel yourself tiring, feel free to sit back and relax for a few minutes. This would actually up your productivity in the workplace, since you would be able to refresh yourself more often. 3. Ask For Help You may have been the most active person at your office before you conceived. This does not mean that you have to keep up the same level of motion now. In fact, you shouldn’t panic every time someone summons you. You can ask your coworker to drop off a file at your bosss’ office if it’s not necessary for you to actually see them. At all events, don’t be afraid of showing that you do need help sometimes. Some women make the mistake of putting on a brave and strong front no matter what. True strength lies in knowing what is important and making the right decisions. In this case, the right decision is taking care of yourself and your child. No work task can possibly compete with the value of a human life. [RELATED: 10 Financial Must-Dos To Prepare For a New Baby] 4. Follow A Routine You may have been able to roll out of bed in the morning and wing it for the rest of the day. You may even have put off certain projects and worked all night to finish them in time. When pregnant, however, you have to prepare yourself for unexpected events. If youre given a week to finish a report, get on it right away. Set aside a time for work and a time to complete every task. This way, you can stay on top of things and not stress out so much. Having a set routine would also make you able to work on autopilot. You can try preparing meals so that it’s not a bother to prepare a healthy breakfast each morning. This would be good for you both mentally and physically since it’s one item crossed off your list every day. 5. No Overthinking When pregnant, it can be very easy to overthink every little thing. Your hormones are also all over the place, so it’s all right to feel a bit emotional at times. However, feeling this way would not help with your work stress. The key here is to maintain a highly professional mindset. If you think your coworker is being rude to you, rise above it. If things get out of hand, report the offender and then get on with your work. You have too much on your plate to be bothered about silly and petty stuff like rumors, gossip, or backbiting. Women are extremely strong, and even more so during pregnancy. However, work stress is a very serious deal, especially when youre carrying another human being inside of you. There are hormonal, physical, and mental changes going on within you. As such, it is perfectly acceptable to take it a bit easier at this time than you would otherwise. Stress can have a major effect on the body, and there’s no denying that one is especially vulnerable in such a condition. So follow the tips above to become the true superwoman that you are. You don’t need to put yourself or your child a risk to make some people at work happy.

Funny Friday Sorry Graduates, but this is Funny

Funny Friday Sorry Graduates, but this is Funny We miss Funny Fridays. It is this day of the week that we post something funny about careers. In this weeks Funny Friday we bring you a couple of ecards from someecards. It is usually said that Interns are hired for making tea or coffee, we dont necessarily agree with that. But hey, its Friday, so lets keep our worries aside and enjoy these two images. The  image with the professor on it is my personal favourite, as I felt that way every day of my life when I was looking for a job. Remember, it goes away and you will find a job soon. Goodluck and enjoy! 369

Find a Federal Resume Writing Service

Find a Federal Resume Writing ServiceWhat makes the Federal resume writing service a great fit for your job search? If you're in the midst of an employment search, it may be time to find a reputable career counseling agency and the right resume writing service.Many companies are hiring more workers, as they see that people are competing for the same jobs and the demand for new jobs is through the roof. Finding these jobs can be a tedious task; what better way to tap into the kind of work force that's actually in the market for a new position? A career-counseling agency or the federal resume writing service can make your job search much easier.You may have already taken the first step, but no matter how hard you look for a job, it still may not be a match for you. This is because of all the crazy competitive job market we currently reside in. As such, there is a limited pool of qualified applicants available to work for a company, which makes your task even more difficult. You should keep this in mind when looking for a job-the resume is your first contact with the potential employer, therefore you must create it from a position of strength and education.While you may know how to write a good resume, this won't cut it in a job search. The first step is to create a statement of your qualifications and your goals for the new position, so you can present it to your potential employer with confidence. Your overall resume will serve as a persuasive sales pitch for your professional experience, including your education, skills, training, certifications, professional affiliations, and job responsibilities.In addition to these, you'll also want to present a job history. Showing a record of work-related achievements as well as your skills and abilities will convince a company that you are the right candidate for the job and demonstrate to them that you will be a valuable member of their team.Any time you become a parent, if you have the ability, you should consider your role in the family's needs and wants, and how the job will help those needs and wants. This can really drive home your information to the prospective employer.Also, if you've had any experience as a substitute teacher, counselor, student or mentor, include this in your resume as this will highlight your knowledge and abilities. The skills and qualifications that you have acquired can be used to make you more desirable than others who have been hired by the new employer. It is essential to note that the Federal resume writing service cannot create a Federal resume for you.When you're prepared and ready to present your resume, start with the higher points. Once you know what you want to be seen as, don't be afraid to show your weakness, but emphasize the strengths you have. This will make your resume stand out from others in the resume writing service.

1 Hour a Day Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers

1 Hour a Day Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers Do you believe in the power of social media? Job seekers can use modern marketing strategies to help with job search. And all in one hour a day or less a day! I use all the major social media platforms to market my business. And what Ive come to realize is that all the same marketing strategies apply to job seekers. As with any business, if you arent marketing, people will forget about you. What I found is that it can be a huge time suck if I let it. But unless Im active on these platforms, my audience forgets about me. So I had to find a way to cram a lot in within a short amount of time. To stay top-of-mind and in front of your network (online and offline), you need to ping your network with valuable information. By valuable, I mean useful to people. These were the most popular topics shared on LinkedIn in 2019. But the topics have to be relevant to your career goals too! Image via LinkedIn Engaging Topics You arent promoting yourself. You are promoting yourself as a thought leader or someone in the know about industry trends, the marketplace, careers, etc. Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers: Monitoring, Engaging Promoting Before you do anything, watch what other people are doing. Engage (comment or like content from people active on whichever platform you are using. Then youve earned the right to promote your own content or message. 10-20 minutes reviewing your home page on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 10-20 minutes sharing updates (read the article before sharing). 20-30 minutes responding and thanking people who have commented or shared your content. Heres a simple formula to follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media platform. 1/4 Industry/Occupation news 1/4 Company Specific news 1/4 Promote people in your network 1/4 Promote you (youve earned the right to self-promote) To get more tips on how to interact on social media, read this: How To Engage with People On Social Media Status Update Ideas To Fill Your Pipeline To help get you started with ideas for status updates, here are types of content that do well on social media. Just tailor it to your interests and the interests of people you are trying to engage with. For more ideas, check out the 25 ideas here. Industry insights Congratulate connections Job-related tips/hacks Ask a question Quotes Memes Infographics, photos, videos News about target companies Events you will be attending Live updates during an event Re-share updates from your network When I first started using Twitter, I loved it but didnt really understand it. I watched others using it and saw what they were doing. Then I jumped in and tried to emulate what successful people were doing. I am doing the same thing with Instagram. To help get started with Twitter, read How To Use Twitter and this one 11 Beginner Twitter Tips. To get started with Instagram read How To Use Instagram for Job Search One Place to Update and Monitor All Your Social Media Updates Here is where things get really cool.   I can use Hootsuite and save time.   Now, instead of having to log in to LinkedIn, I can see what my network is doing from Hootsuite.   But wait, it gets even better!   If I want to update my status (meaning share what I am reading, doing or thinking), I can do that all from Hootsuite.   I dont need to log in to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Here is how that works.   You need to sync your other accounts with the platform, which is very easy to do.   Once you have done that, you can select with social networking site you want to share your status update on.   (The free version of Hootsuite limits you to 3 social profiles) Social Media Tricks Read this to learn more about these tricks Social Media Tricks for Your Job Search. Your Time Is Valuable. Use It Wisely Set your timer. In just one hour a day, use those modern marketing strategies for job seekers! Regularly share updates and more efficiently follow your network across multiple platforms! That one hour could be spread across the day or could be all at once.   If you choose the all at once option, you may also want to consider scheduling your tweets/updates for later, to spread them out.   This is another function built into Hootsuite! If you want to learn more about improving your online visibility, I wrote this: Free Tools For A Better Online Presence.

107 Professor Sattar Bawany - CEE Global Executive Coach - Jane Jackson Career

107 Professor Sattar Bawany - CEE Global Executive Coach - Jane Jackson Career Professor Sattar Bawany is Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE Global).Professor Sattar Bawany CEO of CEE Global, the Centre for Executive Education and Master Executive Coach Facilitator with Executive Development Associates (EDA) Asia Pacific. CEE is the exclusive Strategic Partner of EDA in Asia Pacific.I had a fascinating conversation with Professor Bawany about his career path and gained valuable insights about what it takes to be a successful leader in a VUCA world.  VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity that certainly describes the world in which we live in not only in the corporate world but politically and personally too.  He has an impressive list of credentials:He is currently the Adjunct Professor and member of International Advisory Board of Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB), Curtin University, Western Australia and has over 30 years’ international business management experience, including 20 yea rs in executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership development and training with global management consulting firms including Hay Group, Mercer and DBM.In addition to his business and consulting career, Professor Bawany has over 15 years of concurrent academic experience as an Adjunct Professor teaching senior executives international business strategies and human resource courses at various leading universities.Over the past 15 years, working with global clients across various industries, Sattar has delivered leadership development programs as well as executive coaching engagement for C-Suite Leaders and High Potentials, He has also developed a series of professional development and initiatives designed to enhance the next generation leaders’ capabilities in leading and engaging a multigenerational and diverse workforce. This includes the professional development of women and ethnically diverse professionals, and supports their growth as potential future leaders of thei r organisations.These programs are designed to equip participants with a deep understanding of the principles and practical skills that is needed to support the careers of women in various functional roles across all industry sectors who are one to three career stages away from a senior leadership or board role.Professor Bawany is a Fellow of International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). He is a Professional Member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He is also a Practicing Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and International Association of Coaching (IAC).Where to find Sattar:Website:  CEE GlobalTwitter