It’s almost always the opening question, and it trips up more candidates than any curveball question ever could. It’s so open-ended that most people either freeze, ramble, or default to reading their CV back at the interviewer word for word. Here’s how to actually answer it well, with a structure that works whether you’re a […]
Salary negotiation makes most people uncomfortable. In sales and marketing, that’s a little ironic, given it’s your job to make the case for value every single day. The good news is that 2026 has thrown up an unusual market, and understanding it properly is the single biggest advantage you can bring into a negotiation. Here’s […]
Thinking about moving to Ireland as a doctor? You’re not alone. Ireland is one of the most popular destinations for international medical professionals, offering competitive salaries, a strong work-life balance culture, and a thriving expat community. But relocating your medical career to a new country involves a lot of moving parts; registration, visas, qualifications, housing, […]
It happens near the end of almost every interview. You’ve answered every question well, you’re feeling confident, and then it comes. “So, what are your salary expectations?” For a lot of candidates, this is the moment the wheels come off. Say too little and you risk underselling yourself. Say too much and you worry you’ll […]
If you’re job-hunting in digital marketing in Ireland right now, you already know the market is competitive. There are tens of thousands of digital marketing professionals in the country, job tenure averages just over a year, and candidates are constantly upskilling to stay ahead. But here’s the question that actually matters: what are Irish employers […]
Finding the right people has become one of the biggest challenges facing employers across Kerry. Whether you are running a hotel in Killarney, a professional services firm in Tralee, a healthcare organisation, a construction business, or a growing office team, the pressure to hire well is constant. As a recruitment agency Kerry employers can rely […]
If you’re interviewing for a sales or marketing role, there’s one moment that separates strong candidates from everyone else: when the interviewer asks about your numbers. “What targets were you working to?” “Did you hit them?” “How did you perform against your KPIs?” These questions feel simple. They’re not. How you answer them and how […]
The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has changed how candidates prepare for interviews, and not always in the ways you might expect. Used well, AI can be a genuine competitive advantage. Used poorly, it can leave you looking polished on paper but completely hollow in the room. At Red Chair Recruitment, we’ve seen both […]
A good candidate rarely disappears for no reason. They disappear because the process dragged on. They disappear because the salary was unclear. They disappear because nobody followed up after the interview. They disappear because another employer made them feel wanted sooner. That might sound blunt, but it is happening across the recruitment market. Employers are […]
The tech industry has always carried a certain mythology: endless opportunities, sky-high salaries, and a golden ticket for anyone with a computer science degree. For a brief, heady period during the Covid-19 pandemic, that mythology seemed truer than ever. Companies hired ferociously. Salaries ballooned. Graduate offers came thick and fast. For a few years, it […]
Red Chair Recruitment was delighted to sponsor Prospect at the recent DMYC Regatta in Dún Laoghaire, where the crew delivered an outstanding performance in the Beneteau 31.7 Scratch Class. It was a brilliant day on Dublin Bay, with Prospect taking first place after two strong races and two excellent wins. The result was a credit […]
There comes a point after college when the excitement of graduation starts to wear off, and a different question takes centre stage: “What now?” For many graduates, finding that first job can feel surprisingly difficult. You’ve spent years studying, completed assignments, exams and projects, yet suddenly every vacancy seems to be asking for experience you […]
We were absolutely delighted to hold a stand at the Kerry College last month. It was great to meet so many enthusiastic students and future apprentices, and to have conversations about career paths, opportunities and what comes next. Nights like that remind us why we do what we do. Huge credit to Kerry College for […]
What a night we had at the Glenbeigh Falcons Lip Sync Battle recently, and safe to say the place was hopping from start to finish. We were proud to support the event, but even prouder to be part of such a great local crowd. The effort, the costumes, the confidence on stage, it was all […]
We were delighted to have a stand at the South Kerry Development Partnership CLG Jobs Fair recently in Killarney. A great morning meeting jobseekers one to one, many of whom came along on their own with a CV in hand, looking for a bit of guidance and a conversation about what might come next. We […]
Workers in the IT and finance sectors commanded the highest median advertised salary in Ireland in 2025, according to new data from hiring platform IrishJobs. Roles in the tech and finance sectors had a median advertised salary of €80,000. This was closely followed by the construction and legal sectors at €75,000, and the engineering and […]
A year in review From awards shortlists and community initiatives to anniversaries, sporting highs and a few heartfelt goodbyes, the past year reminded us why we do what we do, and who we do it for. Here is a look back at some of the moments that shaped our year. January: Starting strong, we kicked […]
What do you want to improve your skills and job prospects in 2026? Are you poised to take advantage of this new world of work? Have you protected yourself from AI taking your Job? Do you want to upskill or reskill to allow you to take another step on the career ladder? It’s never too […]
The Men’s Shed on the Luas Road in Killarney continues to show what giving back really looks like, with plenty of cups of tea, big laughs and great craic, all while producing high quality handcrafted products for the local community. David Fuller, retired dentist and now a key figure on the innovation side of the […]
The Irish recruitment world has been on a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025. Not a wild one with loops and flashing lights, more the sort where you slowly climb, look around, and realise the whole landscape has changed under your feet. Employers are still hiring, candidates are still moving, but the way people make […]
There are days in recruitment when you feel particularly proud of the work you do. Then there are days when you look around the office and realise you are surrounded by people who are far smarter than you are, and you think to yourself, thank God they work for us and not against us. Today […]