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Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.
September 26, 2026I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.
September 16, 2026We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
September 15, 2026The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
September 9, 2026The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
July 28, 2026I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
June 24, 2026I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
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Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Watch: Is it OK to take an iced coffee to a job interview? Would you bring an iced coffee to a job interview? The question on the internet's lips this week started life, as many do, in a TikTok vide
I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
'I sent 200 DMs': Networking in New York For some, networking comes naturally but for others, the thought of approaching someone they don't know and trying to make a professional connection can fill
We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Getting a new job is tough and when you've secured it you want to go well. Adjusting to a new job is always nerve-wracking, especially if it's a role you've wanted for a while. Here, four recent job
The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? For some bosses, it's less about having the perfect CV and more about the way you think, the questi
The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
Taya Reed says she realised she needed to dress to impress for her interviews Trying to secure her "dream job" with a fashion company, Taya Reed was highly aware she had to make a good first impressi
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
Reed founder and chair James Reed If you've sent off dozens of job applications and heard nothing back, the silence can be as infuriating as a rejection. Part of the problem is the shrinking number
I was applying for hundreds of jobs – this tip helped me get one
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I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Trying to find your first job right now can be a struggle. There is a lack of opportunities to gain experience and the huge number of AI applications can mean neither you nor the employer can find wh