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I have applied for over 100 jobs these last few months with reed.co.uk, most of which I could do with my eyes closed and have more than enough apt qualifications to suit the job. Yet I have had... more

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  • 33 of 33 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mokee

    4 Stars Where the Right Job Looks for You 24/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages fast, friendly, efficient

    Disadvantages Disadvantages problems with timesheets

    In early June I handed in my last University assignment for the year, but my joy and sense of freedom was short lived – I had to find a job for the summer. So, having dedicated a day to updating my CV (or perhaps two, these things can’t be rushed… well, that’s the excuse I gave my husband, anyway) it was on the following Monday that I actually got around to contacting any agencies in my search for work. My original plan was to dress smartly, grab a handful of CVs and trek around every half decent agency in the area for the next few days… It was only on the offchance that I thought I’d check ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mental_infestation

    1 Star The unhelpful recruiters 26/10/2005
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Getting a foot on the ladder

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Rude staff, unreliable, problems with time and holiday sheets, not given notice when employment ends

    I signed up on Reed's website when I was living in Edinburgh in March. I filled in all the details on the website and posted up my CV. I had heard nothing from them, and no jobs matching the description I had filled in had been sent to me by email. So I decided to go into their offices. When I went in there were 2 guys in front of me looking for work, and I over heard them suggest they signed up to the website because they were currently short staffed and couldn't deal with them at that point. When it came to my turn I asked if I could speak to an adviser, but was also told to sign up to the ... more
  • 34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    sylvie_dubois03

    5 Stars my favourite online job agency 05/03/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages clear, easy to use, search well refined, easy follow-up

    Disadvantages Disadvantages you're not the only one who'll apply for your ideal job!!

    **** UPDATE AT THE END **** I have recently decided to look into going back to work. Being a full time mum is very rewarding and a lot of people also seem to think that it's an easy and comfortable life style, but after over 2 years, I am getting a bit "bored" dare I say. I need a change from the routine, a challenge for myself!! I went to town and when I went to the Reeds agency to register, they advised me to register online instead, which would give me a wider range of jobs to choose from. So I did. Reed.co.uk is a very clear site in my opinion, and so easy to use. The main page: The jobs ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Ottavia

    5 Stars Reed (Bath/Bristol) - Go Get a Great Job 14/08/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Friendly, effient, inspiring staff. Excellent at communicating quickly and thoroughly

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None that I can think of.

    The branches of Reed in Bath and Bristol are excellent at recruiting and matching the employee to the right employer. Reed post over 30 new jobs a day on the Bath/Bristol sites at the time I was looking for employment. So there are plenty of jobs for you to browse at any time. I have had two experiences with Reed. The first in Bristol, were eager to sign me up and get me registered - even though I'd only had a just under a year of admin experience and a year of catering and was only 18. Some recruitment agencies made me feel patronised and unwelcome because of my lack of experience. But the ... more
  • 22 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    alleykatz

    5 Stars Temping is good for undecided among us 18/01/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages good consultants, range of positions

    Disadvantages Disadvantages no holiday pay for weeks

    I first came across reed online, and browsed through the job section for the area I was looking in, I also applied for a couple of the postitions but never got a reply back from my emails, which I was rather disappointed at, even if I wasnt suitable, it is courteous to reply back. After I moved down south to berkshire, I was wandering round the town, had enough cash to see me through a month or so, but spotted a large reed agency in town, so just went in. They were very helpful, they resorted my cv making it look more professional for me, had a short interview just saying what i wanted, what ... more