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How to prepare for a job interview in 2026
A job interview is still one of the most important conversations of your professional life. The format may have changed, with video calls and skills-based questions becoming more common, but the fundamentals of good preparation have not.
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What qualifications do I need to work in HR?
To work in HR, you typically need a combination of relevant qualifications, practical experience, and professional accreditation, though the exact requirements vary depending on the level and type of role you are targeting.
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AI in hiring: the ethics of using AI in recruitment
The ethical use of AI in recruitment requires employers to go beyond legal compliance, actively ensuring their tools are transparent, accountable, and genuinely in the interests of candidates as well as the business.
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How much does it cost to hire someone in the UK (2026)?
Hiring a new employee in the UK typically costs between £3,000 and £30,000 depending on seniority, sector, and method, and that figure does not include the time investment of the managers and HR professionals involved in the process.
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The UK summer jobs market in 2026: what candidates and employers need to know
Summer is one of the most active periods in the UK jobs market, with a reliable annual surge in demand across hospitality, retail, tourism, and events. Whether you are looking for work or looking to hire, getting ahead of the rush pays off.
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How to write a CV with no experience
Having no formal work experience does not mean having an empty CV. It means knowing how to present what you do have in a way that demonstrates genuine potential to employers.
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Why Reed.ai is particularly good for small and medium businesses
Small and medium businesses often face the same hiring challenges as large organisations but without the dedicated HR teams, big recruitment budgets, or established employer brand to make it straightforward. Reed.ai was built with exactly this reality in mind.
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Does AI make hiring more accurate?
AI hiring tools can improve the consistency and speed of candidate assessment, but accuracy depends entirely on how well the tools are configured, what they are measuring, and whether human judgement remains part of the process.
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How to learn AI skills and stand out in the 2026 job market
Learning to use AI tools effectively is one of the most practical steps a job seeker can take right now. You do not need to become a developer. You need to understand the tools well enough to use them confidently in the roles employers are hiring for.
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What is an AI recruitment agent and how does it work?
An AI recruitment agent is software that autonomously handles repetitive hiring tasks, from sourcing candidates and screening applications to scheduling interviews and sending follow-up messages, without needing a recruiter to manage each step. There is always a human in the loop in every decision made.
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Empowering young founders: the Reed Entrepreneurs Fund
Great businesses don’t always begin with big budgets. They start with belief, courage, and an idea that’s worth backing. At Reed, entrepreneurship is part of who we are, our founder Sir Alec Reed started the company in 1960 with just £75 and a vision for something bigger. Now, we want to encourage young people to take those same bold first steps and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Reed Entrepreneurs Fund is here to give young founders the funding and expert guidance they need to turn fresh ideas into real, successful businesses.
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Maximise January Hiring with Reed.ai's Smart Recruitment Tools
January is often associated with fresh starts and new goals. Blue Monday is commonly linked to the day when we see a high number of job applications, as the winter blues peak and people start thinking about what’s next.
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December is your competitive advantage
It’s December, the end of 2025. We’re all tired and ready to take a break. Hiring stops, it’s a 2026 problem to solve. The new year comes, and the market is flooded with new years expectations. Things get noisy, job ads, recruiters and candidates all moving at once. Some have true intent, but others don’t. This happens every year. And every year, most businesses decide to wait until January to start hiring. But here is my view, December is your competitive advantage.
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How Reed.ai gives busy employers their time back
As a Business Development Manager at reed.ai, I spend my days talking to hiring teams and candidates. After a long period of job vacancy decline, a clear pattern stands out: the biggest bottleneck isn’t a lack of talent or opportunity; it’s the sheer volume of manual, repetitive work slowing everyone down.
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Why Reed.ai, why now?
The Reed Group is a values-led, purpose-driven family owned Philanthropy Company (PhilCo). Established in 1960, our purpose is improving lives through work. Reed.ai is here because it is true to our purpose.
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Reflections on Building and Launching a Beta AI Recruitment Product
When we launched Reed.ai in late July, I thought the hardest part was over. In reality, it was just the beginning. The first 90 days after launch have been some of the most intense, humbling, and—at times—frustrating moments of my six-year career at Reed. But I’ve also learned more in these three months than during all the months of design and development combined.
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From jobseeker to employee: my journey with Reed.ai
When I first moved to London, I was full of optimism. I’d wrapped up life in Australia, packed my bags, and landed here ready for a new chapter. I knew finding work might take a while — friends had warned me that it could be months, even six or more, before landing something. I was mentally prepared for that.What I wasn’t prepared for was the silence.
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Five learnings from our Beta.
Reed.ai's Beta is just 12 weeks old and as such, I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve learned so far. This phase has been fast, energising, and deeply collaborative. Five themes have stood out that are shaping how we build from here.
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