Career Development
Looking to develop your career? We’ve got you covered. In addition to a whole host of information on the best courses & qualifications in a number of fields, we’ve got advice on how everything from internships & apprenticeships, to work experience & volunteering could be great ways to further your career.
Seven skills to master this summer
Gaining a new skill is great for your wellbeing, and it could also boost your employability. Here are seven skills to master this summer.
How to start a career in law (if you’re changing careers)
We spoke to The University of Law, the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, to get their advice on how to start a career in law.
The top courses to help you get hired June 2022
Looking to learn something new this June? Pull up a (deck) chair; here’s what’s popular on Reed Courses right now.
The top courses to help you get hired May 2022
To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected six of the best On Demand courses that you should start this May.
Eight reasons to start a career in UX design right now
UX design can be seen in every single aspect of your digital life. We spoke to the UX Design Institute to learn more about UX.
Seven reasons to start a career in residential surveying
Ready to lay the foundations for a successful career? We spoke to Sava, to find out seven great reasons to start a career in residential surveying.
Courses & qualifications
Seven skills to master this summer
Gaining a new skill is great for your wellbeing, and it could also boost your employability. Here are seven skills to master this summer.
How to start a career in law (if you’re changing careers)
We spoke to The University of Law, the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, to get their advice on how to start a career in law.
The top courses to help you get hired June 2022
Looking to learn something new this June? Pull up a (deck) chair; here’s what’s popular on Reed Courses right now.
The top courses to help you get hired May 2022
To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected six of the best On Demand courses that you should start this May.
Eight reasons to start a career in UX design right now
UX design can be seen in every single aspect of your digital life. We spoke to the UX Design Institute to learn more about UX.
Seven reasons to start a career in residential surveying
Ready to lay the foundations for a successful career? We spoke to Sava, to find out seven great reasons to start a career in residential surveying.
How to get a job in HR (without any experience)
We spoke to Avado, the UK’s No.1 online provider of professional qualifications, to find out how you can break into the HR industry.
The top courses to help you get hired April 2022
Here are the top six courses in three of the most in-demand industries, that you should be studying right now.
Five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now
Considering a CIPD certification, but don’t know where to start? Here are five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now:
The top courses to help you get hired March 2022
To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected just six courses that you should definitely sign up for this March. Here are our top picks in tech, project management, and business.
Five reasons to take a government funded course (for free)
We spoke to vision2learn, one of the UK’s top providers of government funded courses, to find out five reasons to take a free government funded course right now.
Five transferable skills to help you land a career in tech
We spoke to tech experts the Learning People to find out five of their top transferable skills to help your CV stand out – even without any tech experience.
Internships & apprenticeships
Apprenticeships: How to get started
Thinking an apprenticeship could be the right career option for you? Here’s everything you need to know about how to get started.
A level results day: What are your options?
Just got your A level results, and not sure where to go next? Here are some of our top tips to help you weigh up the options.
On-the-job training: What you need to know
Looking to learn while you earn? So you’re prepared for what it can involve, here’s our guide to on-the-job training.
Apprenticeships for changing careers
Considering a career change? An apprenticeship could be the answer. Multiverse, a leading apprenticeship platform, tell us how.
How to: Earn while you learn
To help you find a way to fit studying around your finances (not to mention your schedule), here are some of our top tips on how to earn while you learn.
How to kick-start your career if you’re aged 18-24
Aged 18-24 and looking for work? Here are our top tips on how to kick-start (or restart) your career and find a job you love.
Want a job in technology? Don’t worry if you don’t have a degree
Is a Computer Science degree important to work in tech? The short answer is ‘Not necessarily’. But it certainly won’t hurt…
Six companies hiring for apprentices right now
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, here are just some of the top employers you could find apprenticeships with right now.
Not going to uni: What to do next
What comes after school? It doesn’t have to be uni. If you’re considering not going to uni, here are a few options of what you could do next:
Why choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are officially on the rise. And it’s all about the benefits. Here are five reasons why an apprenticeship could be right for you:
Five apprenticeships you may not have considered
Ever thought about becoming an apprentice? Here are some of the top apprenticeships you may not have considered:
Five of the best things to do in your gap year
So you’ve decided to take a gap year…why not make the most of it? Here are five of our suggestions that will help you get the most out of your gap year.
Temporary jobs
Five of the best-paying summer jobs
Looking to earn over the summer? To help you choose your perfect position, here are just five of the best-paying summer jobs.
Five of the best part-time jobs for students
Need to earn while you learn? A part-time job could be for you. To make sure you’re looking in the right places, here are five of the best part-time jobs for students:
Pay and benefits for temporary and agency workers
Tempted to start temping? The Money Advice Service explains some of the key things you need to know to get started, and how you get paid as a temporary worker:
Second job tax – how much will I have to pay?
Not sure how much tax you need to pay on your second job, or how it will affect your wages? We spoke with The Money Advice Service to find out…
Ask James: How do I turn a temp job into a permanent role?
Career coach and Chairman of reed.co.uk, James Reed, gives his top tips on how to turn your temp role into something more permanent.
Five reasons to start temping
Temporary work is a great way to develop your skills, gain practical work experience, and improve your career prospects. Here are five reasons to start temping:
Five of the best temp jobs
Not big on commitment? Try temping. To help you decide which role is right for you, here are five of the best temp jobs that you could be doing right now:
Eight great reasons to work over Christmas
Deck the halls with boughs of…jobs? To make sure you’re seeing the silver linings of working during the festive season, here are eight great reasons to work over Christmas:
CV template for temp work
Want to start temping but not sure if your CV is up to it? To help you out, we’ve put together our own Temporary CV template:
Engineering internships: What you need to know
If you’re looking to put your engineering knowledge into practice, an internship could be the next step. To guide you in the right direction, here are a few things you need to know if you’re considering an engineering internship:
How to make yourself available for temporary work
Need work now? Here’s how to let recruiters know you’re available to work right away:
Case study: How temporary work can lead to something permanent
Find out how temporary work can help you to find the career of your choice.
Work experience & volunteering
How to: Find volunteer work
To make sure your help is headed in the right direction, here are our top tips on how to find volunteer work.
Benefits of volunteering
From improving your skills and experience, to adding value to your CV, find out why volunteering can seriously help your career prospects.
Jobs for 14-year-olds
Are you 14 years’ old, and not sure whether you can work? To help you get into work, here’s everything you need to know about finding work as a 14-year-old.
Work experience letter template
Looking to gain some work experience? Our free work experience letter template will help get you started, and learn how to stand out to employers.
The Gradlife – How to get experience (without experience)
Our blogger, Lydia Randall, gives her top tips on how to build your work experience (when all the jobs you apply for ask for experience to get started).
The Gradlife – Working your way into work experience
Our graduate blogger, Lydia, talks about how she found great work experience placements – and gives her top tips on how to find one that works for you.
How to: Find traineeships
Never heard of traineeships? You might be missing out. Here’s our guide on how to find them – and how joining one could change your career:
How to: Get work experience
Need to get experience without any experience? We’ve already covered what you need to know about work experience, but to help guide you further, here are four top tips to ensure your work experience hunt brings the best results:
Work experience placements: What you need to know
To make sure you’re not missing out, here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know about work experience placements.
How to: Volunteer abroad
We’ve already covered the benefits of volunteering, but here are a few things you should think about before you set off:
Case study: Why work experience and qualifications don’t have to be mutually exclusive
Find out how you can pro-actively gain both the experience and qualifications you need to help find your right role, courtesy of Janet & Richard.
Working abroad
How to get a job in tourism (without any experience)
Considering a career in tourism? Now could be the perfect time. Here are some of our top tips to help you get your foot in the door.
Working in Canada
Are you looking for a job in Canada? To help you turn your dream into a reality, here’s everything you need to know about working in Canada.
How to find: international graduate jobs
For many recent graduates, finding a job abroad is an attractive option. To help you figure out the logistics of moving abroad for work, here are our top tips on finding international graduate jobs.
Working in Australia
Looking for a job down under? To help you turn your dream into a reality, here’s everything you need to know about working in Australia.
Working in Dubai
Want to work in a vibrant and multicultural city…with completely tax-free income? Here’s everything you need to know about living and working in Dubai.
Other advice on: Career Development
Resignation retraction letter
Changed your mind about leaving your job? Here’s a sample resignation retraction letter, and tips on how to withdraw your resignation.
10 tips for your first day at work
To help you come across as confident, engaged and motivated to your new colleagues, here are 10 tips for nailing your first day at work.
How to make a career change at 40
Looking for a new career in your 40’s can be daunting. Here’s everything you need to know to make the transition smoothly.
Speaking up, and speaking out: How to overcome the ‘broken rung’
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Patricia Seabright, author of ‘She Said!’, gives her top tips on how to overcome the ‘broken rung’.
80/20 rule (and how it could kickstart your career)
Everything you need to know about the 80/20 rule, and how using it could help maximise your productivity – and progress in your career.
Out of work checklist: Things to do if you lose your job
Here’s a checklist of the things you should do if you lose your job, including claiming benefits, and keeping track of your money.
What is a line manager?
How do you become a line manager? And what are the main line management responsibilities? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to write a resignation letter
Ready to hand in your notice? Here’s everything you should include – and our top tips on how to write a resignation letter.
Resignation letter templates
Ready to leave your job, but not sure how to put it into words? Here are our resignation letter templates to help you get the ball rolling:
How to: Resign
Thinking about resigning from your current role? Here are some of our tops tips on how to say goodbye the right way (and a few things to avoid).
Ask James: What should I ask my mentor?
Not sure how to make the most of your mentor? In this month’s column, James gives his top tips on what to ask your mentor.
How to: Negotiate a payrise
Undervalued and underpaid? To help make sure you approach the conversation in the right way, here are our top tips on how to negotiate a payrise.