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June 2025

How to write a personal statement for university

Here’s everything you need to know about writing your personal statement for university, and a personal statement example to help you get started.

Top companies hiring June 2025

The weather is heating up – and so is the job market. From healthcare to hospitality, here are some of the top companies hiring in June 2025.

How to write a personal statement for job applications

Not sure how to write a personal statement? Here are some essential tips to consider when crafting personal statements for job applications.

May 2025

Quiet quitting vs. revenge quitting

In 2025, some UK workers are leaving their jobs in two less conventional ways. But what’s really behind the trend of ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘revenge quitting’?

Five reasons to take a master’s degree in psychology

Want to learn why people do the things they do? A psychology master’s could be for you. We spoke to The University of Law’s Psychology faculty, to find out five reasons to take a psychology master’s.

April 2025

How to deal with exam stress and anxiety

Big exam coming up? Here are our top stress relief techniques for students, to help you manage exam anxiety, keep calm, and stay focused.

What is the National Living Wage?

If you’re over the age of 21, you’re entitled to be paid the National Living Wage. Here’s a guide to find out how much you should be earning.

What is the minimum wage in the UK?

Not sure about current minimum wage rates? Here’s a quick guide to the minimum amount you can expect to earn in your industry:

March 2025

What is critical thinking? 

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Here’s what critical thinking is, why it matters, and how you can develop and demonstrate this essential skill to employers.

Analytical skills: What are they, and how can you develop them?

Analytical skills are essential in almost every career. Here’s what analytical skills are, why they matter, and how you can improve them.

Creative writing: How to get started

Here’s everything you need to know about creative writing, with practical exercises to help you develop your skills.

How to: Write a CV

Writing a CV can be stressful, especially if you’re starting from scratch. To help inspire you, here are our tips on how to write a CV.

February 2025

Five job guarantee courses you could take right now

Here’s what you need to know about job guarantee training, and five online job guarantee courses you could take right now.

Video interview tips

Video interview coming up? It’s likely to have a large amount of similarities to a regular face-to-face interview, but there’s a few more things you should prepare for:

Personal statement: dos and don’ts

Not sure why your CV’s letting you down? It could be as simple as changing the first few sentences. Here’s our list of personal statement dos and don’ts.

Common interview questions and answers

The inclusion of certain interview questions is inevitable. But, with a bit of practice, they needn’t be anything to worry about…

Seven in-demand skills that’ll help you get hired in 2025

We’ve analysed millions of job adverts on Reed.co.uk to find the seven key skills that employers are looking for.

Top companies hiring February 2025

Find a job you’ll love this February with one of the top companies hiring this month.

January 2025

Six reasons to become PRINCE2® qualified right now

Looking for a way to get your project management career started? Here are six reasons you should take a PRINCE2® course right now.

ICDL: What you need to know

Think you’re good with computers? You might be surprised. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, here’s everything you need to know about ICDL.

Top companies hiring January 2025

Never have to say ‘new year, new me’ ever again… By finding a job you’ll love. We can’t help you stick to your new exercise routine this January. But we can help you bag a payrise in 2025 – and the best way to get one (see also: actually stick to your resolutions) is to […]

CIPD Levels: Explained

Interested in a career in HR or L&D? To help you choose the right course, here’s everything you need to know about CIPD levels.

Degree levels explained

Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.

Five new things you should learn in 2025

New years are for new skills. To help motivate you, here are five new things you should definitely learn in 2025.