Five reasons to complete your reed.co.uk profile

Five reasons to complete your reed.co.uk profile by Michael Cheary Completing your reed.co.uk profile is a great way to make yourself stand out to prospective employers.Whilst we’ve already talked about how to get your profile up to 100%, you may not be aware of all the benefits it could bring when it comes to your applications.Want to know more about how it can work for you? Here are four reasons why you should complete your profile right now…1)  Apply via your mobile â€" without a CVSo you’re jobseeking on-the-go, and you see a vacancy that seems perfect for you. The problem is, you haven’t uploaded an updated CV to your account.No problem â€" you can now apply to vacancies simply using your profile information. All your most relevant (and, most importantly, up-to-date) details are included, allowing you to make your application as soon as you see the right role.How to register and apply via mobile »2)  Stand out to recruitersEven if you’re not actively searching for work, completing your profile and keeping it up-to-date can still have a number of benefits.Recruiters searching for staff using our CV Search will see your updated profile whenever you show up in their search results. And by completing a greater of number of fields and adding more relevant information, you’ll show up in search results more than ever before.Think of it as an extra chance to sell your skills, and it’s easy to see why it’s an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up.3)  Receive even better job recommendationsAs soon as you start to include your latest qualifications and employment history, our search algorithm will start picking up which sorts of jobs are right for your credentials.Not only will these appear on your home page, they’ll also be emailed directly to your inbox, saving the time you spend searching.The more pertinent the personal information you include, the more tailored and specific your job recommendations will be.4)  Make yourself available for temporary workIf you’re ready to work right now , why not let recruiters know?By using our new ‘candidate availability’ function you’re able to put yourself forward for roles, making yourself available to recruiters that need to fill their role fast. What’s more, availability only stays live for a period of seven days, meaning if you do find permanent employment, you won’t get any more calls about jobs you are no longer interested in.5)  Triple your chances of getting hiredA completed profile is three times more likely to be viewed by recruiters.So, by simply filling out more details within your profile, such as your personal statement and your work history,  youll instantly show up in more searches, and your  chances of success will dramatically increase.And thats a pretty good reasonFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowl edge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Career Development Features